Mine is fine i use it all the time yours will be bent that is why it is leaning over a long way they are very thin and if abused bend easy but when ok they work fine a side stand of a bsa is about the worst thing ever put on a motorcycle
Well a bent side stand is something I wouldn't tolerate!! Like footrests, gear levers, kickstarts etc which are so easy to straighten with a bit of heat. However I will admit that there is a bit of slop in the pivot hole on both my Matchless's, which could be addressed one day.
I still find with them being pulled back by the spring all the time very awkward and nonsensicle. Sidestands usually have a built in, over centre spring that either keep them up or down. Ron