Haven't ridden one with both the boards and the H&T shifter, but have ridden bikes with them fitted separately.
I have boards on my 06. And love them. So comfy. Yeah when I first put them on, I had a real problem with the stand, but you get used to it after a while.
The H&T Shifter....hated it. It wasn't my bike (someone lent it me while I was waiting for the insurance to pay out after the crash) but if it was, I'd have taken it off. Maybe it's cos I have really tiny feet, but I was just using the front bit as a normal changer.
Gina
03 America - Pretty stock - except the TBS wheel...

06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel...

09 America - It's very blue....