Thanks, it was the first thing I checked.
I went ahead and put a jumper in the connection behind the headstock where I had done it before. A lot easier when your at your own shop than out on a construction site 900 miles from home. Anyway for those that may have that problem of something jumping up and bending the bracket that holds the kick stand switch in place. Just follow the wire harness from the switch up and just behind the headstock and under the tank is a connection. Pull them apart and you will see 3 female wire connections. Find a large paperclip, little ones are not tight, and jump the 2 outside ones. Cover with some electrical tape if you have it and start the bike. You should be able to put it in gear while the stand is down. If not your year model may be different, try a different combo. DO NOT FORGET TO PULL THE KICKSTAND UP BEFORE RIDING. For us forgetfull types, fix as soon as possible.


If at first you do not succeed, get a bigger hammer!