My last bike was a mtb and it didn't have a stand at all so I had forgotten how much I hated sidestands. I had a Rebel 250 with a center stand and LOVED it. I got Artex two weeks ago and was reminded even more how much I hate sidestands, a center stand was one of the first things I want to do as well.
Treefriend pointed out the problem I ran into as well, so I decided to construct something that bolts onto the rear rack. I found a temporary one on amazon made by Ibera but it's more for doing maintenance than a out-and-about stand.
The one i'm going to make for the rear rack looks like the ones that normally attach to the rear wheel hub. Since the Rad6's deraileur and guard would get in the way, i'm going to try and attach it to the rack instead. I'll post pics when I start that project.
BTW, did anyone else notice how much delicate wiring is exposed under the pedal axle?! Take a look at that part on a Motorcross bike and you see one of the thickest pieces of metal on the bike. Not knocking Rad, the bike is amazing. Maybe I just need to read deeper into this forum, I just signed up a few min ago.
Ride safe.
Treefriend pointed out the problem I ran into as well, so I decided to construct something that bolts onto the rear rack. I found a temporary one on amazon made by Ibera but it's more for doing maintenance than a out-and-about stand.
The one i'm going to make for the rear rack looks like the ones that normally attach to the rear wheel hub. Since the Rad6's deraileur and guard would get in the way, i'm going to try and attach it to the rack instead. I'll post pics when I start that project.
BTW, did anyone else notice how much delicate wiring is exposed under the pedal axle?! Take a look at that part on a Motorcross bike and you see one of the thickest pieces of metal on the bike. Not knocking Rad, the bike is amazing. Maybe I just need to read deeper into this forum, I just signed up a few min ago.
Ride safe.
