I'd already considered the addition of an extra "foot" but didn't think that was the wisest method, although honestly, it's been so darn hot that I thought I'd wait until it's cooler here before taking the bike to a mates metal fabrication and CNC shop. Actually I rode the 650TR the whole day yesterday (yep, didn't go into work). The plan was to visit my mates workshop/company and work with him to work out how to do the side stand, possible a centre stand and also an adjustable bracket for the screen, but he wasn't in. He'd gone off to a neighbouring city to meet customers, so I decided "fark it" I'll go ride Simingshan (tourist mountain here). Two tank refills later and I was back home at 8:30pm. It was hot and humid here yesterday, so I felt like I'd been riding the whole day what with all the grime and accumulated sweat, oh and the added sore arse factor - even I rode with a pair of cycling shorts under my pants. That's the one big difference between the 650TR and either my Jetmax or Burgman 650, both of which I can ride the whole day and arrive home/destimation feeling somewhat refreshed, plus I don't suffer from sore arse syndrome!

One of the factors to consider though with the additional foot, aside from weight, is, how the combination of the side stand and the added foot, fit alongside the bike when in the raised position. Also the angle of the foot to the ground. I carry a small section of wood about 30mm tall, just the right size to put in the RHS cubby/glove box. When I park the 650TR, I pull out that bit of wood, and place it under the side stand, giving the bike just the right amount of lean. But I also notice just how the foot angles up. Only the heel of the side stand sits on the bit of wood. Something you'd need to factor in or allow for in the alloy "foot".