pressed the starter and nothing nada zip diddly squat!

[unfazed]

If the side stand switch was faulty it is unlikely the bike would run at all unless it is stuck in the side stand up position.
The side stand supplies an earth to the ecu via the ignition key and one of the alarm loop plugs under the seat.

Easy to test the side stand switch if you have a meter.

To determine which model Gen 1 you have do your lights
1.Switched by a switch on the right handle bar
2.On all the time
3 Come when the bike starts