JC1 wrote:You may like to consider Kaw F11 triples to get a little more trail on the modified KT frame Dave. If I recall correctly they have about 10mm less offset than the KT's which might just be about right for you, and they are both alloy. Don't know about the distance between the tubes but the steering stem should be about the right length for the KT frame. I considered such a swap for my KT when I noticed it occasionally doing that tucking under, as you describe. But I decided I can live with that as I otherwise like the KT's steering, apart from the bike being a bit too front-heavy which is why I'd like to rearset pegs too.
That's a tempting idea John. I was thinking of riding it for a while to get a better idea of what I might want to do next, and lengthening the swingarm is something that is already ruminating in my head, so if I went that way I could make allowance for the wheelbase shortening effect of the F11 triples at the same time. It's borderline short wheelbase already so I want lots of riding time on it to see if that is a problem or not.