With a Center Stand do you even need a front stand?

[the Ferret]

Hmm, seeing that, the term "jerry rig" comes to mind. Since you said it's stable, I won't doubt you, but using wood to hold up a 550 lbs bike is really not a good idea, IMO.

If both wheels were off the bike I'd be worried, but with it being on the center stand and rear wheel it's no big deal. He's just using his set up to tilt the bike and hold it in that position. Doubt theres 50 pounds of pressure there. i have tilted the bike onto it's back wheel with one hand while looking for the valve stem on the front wheel.