Long ago a guy I knew died when he rode off with the
side stand down. It didnt kick in when he layed it
way over on a curve, he slid out and hit a pole.
Now, granted, this wasnt on a Commando and we were
rather slack about the small things in those days but it
has stayed with me.
However, I very nearly lost it once in a long sweeper
when the center stand foot grounded. So I can see
the point of no stands at all and did this for a spell.
Got so I could arrive at work, pull in next to the
building and lean it on the handlebar without
even getting off.
If you ride like a sane adult then both stands are fine
and useful.
When my current bike is completed Ill go with a
side stand though I may make one out of tubing as
the stock one is crudity squared and weighs a ton.