Had a problem with my side stand switch, side stand up. Select first gear with motor running and engine dies. Bypassed the switch and it runs fine. Bikes only done 6000 miles but did spend a day last week riding through 6 hours of hard rain ? How much for a new switch or are they problematic and best just to leave it bypassed ?
also check/replace your starter switch if keeps happening - 45 quid from ducati, tank off job. see other forum re this : http://www.ducati.ms/forums/44-multistrada/213417-intermittent-engine-shutting-off-wtf-18.html
20 quid! For a three way waterproof connector and 10cm of wire. Bargain... Two minutes with a set if pliers and you could easily knock that up. http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=141030201637&alt=web