I have a thing called a "prop stick" which I bought a couple of years ago in the UK from a mail order company - either M&P or MPS, I can't remember which. It works in conjuction with the sidestand. Turning the prop stick middle section gradually lengthens the stick and lifts the front or back of the bike off the ground (depending on where you place the stick). It's a bit bulky and heavy though (about the size of the sidestand itself). If it's just for working in the garage a car axle stand does the job. You can tighten the chain on the road without lifting the back wheel.
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