The Jiffy stand as is is really a safety feature. Most of the metric bikes have a switch for the side stand and I have experience with those that fail. One of my co-workers almost lost a son when his switch failed and he left the side stand down and it pogoed him off the bike and under a guard rail. A left turn at any speed with a rigid stand will pitch the bike over.
Mike survived after being in the hospital for a couple of weeks and 2 months of rehab.
Suzuki paid a good price for that one.
The Jiffy stand will in most circumstances fold up without harm if it is left down. (Don't ask me how I know that one.)
It will at least make some noise unless it is a severe left turn from a near stop.
Don't f#$@ with it.