NM,
there is an unofficial mod that does away with the stand cut-out and also doesn't need you to spend £30-odd for a nice little conversion kit from Ducati Performance. It involves shorting the OEM cables at the first junction from the stand cut-out switch to give the bike the impression that the stand is permanently up. Also saves 75 grams or so (very important!!) cos you can bin the switch unit.
Just make sure you remember your stand/in-gear drills though. Good luck.