I make a conscious effort to grab the tip of the side stand lever with my toe and then let the spring pull it up out of the way of the floorboard and then tuck it into the frame with my foot. I'll bet it took me two months to get that action down where it's second nature now.

A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)