Yes, a kickstand...any kickstand...might be a fine thing on my 2005 with its lefthand shift. If your rearward one is removable and somehow bolt-on and you're pitching it anyhow, shoot me a PM. I might be interested in trying to make it work, since I have a military model with the metal saddlebags, rack and all, and hence a lot of potential weight back there. It may not suit your bike, but a "machine gun tripod leg" might not be entirely out of character for mine.