Hey Tom, you have a pregen, as you may already know the new gens do not have a stock center stand. Anyway... when changing tires and such, a set of stands make life much easier. They make a few different types but 2 should do the trick;
A front triple tree stand - they make some that go under the fork legs also (pictured)
A swingarm stand - you will need the paddle type to lift the stock swingarm on a pregen (rear spool type pictured)
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To do more involved work on a bike, getting it up off the ground and at to at least waist level makes the work more enjoyable and not as hard and the legs and back.