[curt248]

Did you end up getting a stand?

I can't believe how many times I've used my rear stand since getting it about a month ago.

The front stand will be needed whenever you change your front tire. If you don't have the stand, you will have to pay the dealer an extra $40 - $65 for them to do it.

I would probably just get the normal front stand that attaches to the bottom of the forks. The triple clamp one is cool, but too hard to take out to be used on a regular basis. I'm probably saying this becuase I've never had the need to take my forks off before. If I do, I've got the stand for that. The rear stand is irreplaceable though. I haven't needed the front stand yet either, but I will soon when I replace my front tire.