I converted mine back to the old "flip-up" design. Once you're used to it, I don't have a problem with it.
Sidestand switches are just an electrical problem waiting to happen, sited in the worst place for getting muck and rain in them. And they're not just a problem on Ducatis, either. Just read any web bike forum.
[Edited on 29-4-2004 by moto748]