Side stand and fuel pump issues in the heat...

I always put the transmission in neutral before putting the stand down so it is non issue for me. Not sure why you are putting stand down while in gear, that's not good practice. Clean and regrease the switch, sounds like it is sticking.

Sounds like you may have vapor lock, next time it happens open the fuel cap and see if that solves the issue. May be hot weather issue.

If you want to park it in gear that's personal preference, I've been riding 42 years and always have it in neutral. Never a problem except on the rare occasion if I need to park on decline, which I try to avoid.  But why use the side stand or kill switch to turn the engine off? Use the key. Many batteries have gone dead by people using the side stand or kill switch and forgetting to turn the key off.

Personal choice, I choose neutral. Although center stands aren't as prevalent these days you almost had to use neutral to get it on and off the stand.

But you can't dismiss the drained battery issue by forgetting to turn off the key, inattentive maybe but the rider is still screwed with a dead battery, perhaps away from home or help. I guarantee there are a few riders on this forum who have made that mistake, many as newbies. Use the key and that solves the problem. In my view the side stand and kill switch are safety switches that shouldn't come into play in normal operation. Just one rider's opinion.

Side stand has its perks. A mate of mine dropped his bike on himself twice.
Forgot to put the side stand down.

I’d personally rather change a battery then fix a damaged bike.

We all have busy/forgetful moments.

Another one here who always puts a bike in neutral and turns it off with a key, have done since year dot.
At 61, I also never learnt to ride a motorcycle from any magazine articles, it's whatever you're accustomed too, there is no rule.
@kameo , seems like you live in my part of the world and I've never had an issue with the temperature affecting the MT10, apart from a burnt arse getting on a hot seat.
I'm going with RedAndBlack on this one and also reckon its most likely the kickstand switch sensor.

What's the issue with the fuel cap being "perm stuffed"? I suspect that is the cause of your fueling issue.

You should shoot a little WD-40 into the switch and then put a little lithium grease on the switch plunger. It's a pretty simple setup.

Doubt if the QS is causing the problem but check the connections in that area in case something was disturbed.

Next time it happens il check. Never had the tank off myself.



Re. 'Perm stuffed' - I've gotta stuff around with it to open n close it. Mechanisms become rock solid stiff.
Opened it up today and cleaned it out with WD40 and it's opening n closing like new. Kinda felt like it was/had seized up. 

The fuel cap cap is one of the most used (opened n closed) components on my 10 😜

Fuel / heat problem happened way back when I got her and on a very hot day. Parked out in the sun while at work. Then when I went to start it I had problems but only when she's parked out in the heat.
definitely not related to fuel cap or side stand switch.

Checked connections, all look good.

Even though the side stand switch appears to be working ok most of the time....I feel like the cut-off point for the stand has moved from
a. previously....while opening the stand to
b. now....Only when it's fully opened

I might be wrong but could someone validate this for me?

I wouldnt worry about the bike being hard to start when its very hot. My previous zx6r and my friend's rsv4 do the same thing. When the bike is super hot, it takes a bit longer for it to crank up and start.

I would remove the kick stand switch and inspect if the position can be manipulated. Operate the switch while measuring current on a volt meter. I’ve noticed a good amount of crap that could build up from road grime or excessive chain lube. If overlubed it will run right down the kickstand.

Just FYI. I worked for an oem for 8 years and sometimes how customers use the product is not what was intended. For example the contacts and tumbler for the ignition switch are designed to be turned hundreds of thousands of times removing specific paths of current to shut off your bike. The side stand switch is to prevent starting in gear as a safety switch not acted like an ignition switch.

Good luck!