So apparently the p.o. Cut the side stand switch, could this be a problem?

Yes, you could ride off with the side stand down and kill yourself.

Don't use WD40 or carb cleaner. Invest in a spray can of contact cleaner, It's not expensive. The one that I use smells like the carbon tetrachloride that we used to use, years ago, before all these modern chemicals, and it's specially designed to do the job, and not leave residues to foul up the contacts. BTW, I forgot to mention the red switch, that also needs spraying.

He probably cut that switch because he was having problem with it too...

The resolution for a side stand switch problem is to simple clean the contact on the inside - cutting it is drastic. I don't know how it's wired off hand, but I'm assuming he simply shorted the other two wires into each other to trick the bike into thinking that the contact was always made, right?

You need to find the other side of that "repair" and see what he was doing to make the bike start. If that has come loose, for example, then you would get no spark, IIRC.

Idk what I'd do without this forum,
I'm definitely going to get some contact cleaner. And I guess check out that safety side stand short.
When you say the red button needs to be cleaned do you mean the killswitch/ starter?

I'm outta town for work so I'm going to check everything tonight when I get back, it's driving me crazy getting all these ideas and not being able to try them yet!

Yeah, the kill switches are known for developing some crud and not allowing them to function properly, which would leave you with no spark also.

If you're feeling really spry, just take the cover off and clean the contacts with your spray plus a wire brush.

Alan if right, BTW. the actual contact cleaner is superior to anything else. While WD-40 will work, it's going to attract grime, whereas the contact specific stuff will not.

Just picked up some contact cleaner today, I'm getting real anxious to use It.
Regarding the killswitch, I actually had some weird issues with it in the past. Sometimes my starter button wouldn't work so id flip the kill switch a few times and it worked.
IIv already taken the switch apart so I think I will again and give it a real good Cleaning

That previous problem leads me to believe that's also part of your current problem. :)

I just got home and tried jumping it real quick, no luck :( but I have tomorrow off so I guess i know what I'm doing. Should be an awesome day.. As long as I(we[you brilliant teachers]) figure it out