I believe I've pretty much got the front end stuff figured out. I just gotta find out what the acceptable amount of trail is. I'll probably just have it at the stock Tecate measurements an all ya know? I've been talking with people who have rode both the ATC-R and the KXT and they all say the Tecate feels better all around. Except for the crappy rear shock. Lol

ive ridden all 3 of the jap 250 trikes and the IMO the r hands down is the best all around. it just does everything well compared to the other. whether you want to ride it like you stole it or recreational ride. by the time kawi brought the kxt, honda was already on their 1st update to their 2 generation race model. if you compare the 85's, honda was way ahead of the game as a complete package. i have not ridden either generation kxt in the sand but i would guess that the fat tire on the 1st gen kxt would very well in the soft stuff, assuming that from the feel of the 82 250r in the soft sand.