The guy from the LBS who was working on a fix for his 2008 Ute kickstand said he couldn't get it stable enough and is thinking about drilling into the frame to make it work. So...there goes that idea.
I've been enjoying the Ute as a commuter bike for days when I need to haul a bit extra to/from the office, or pick up groceries on the way home. As long as I have somewhere to lock it up or lean it while I load and unload, it's a pleasant ride. I'm still salty about the kickstand, but what can you do.