A stand is a very useful thing to have and you should get one, since you own a motorcycle!
If you use a swingarm stand, you won't be able get the dogbones off, since they'll still be weighted. The stand lifts by the swingarm. You need to find a way to get the frame supported without being held up by the swingarm. Get creative if you have to. Some people have also gotten lucky by flipping their rearset pegs upside down so they support weight and then using automotive jack stands. I'll try to find a picture of that too.
what do you have that might be useful? Access to a garage least, or are you keeping it outside in a parking lot?
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