Well, I moved the conversion axle outside of the stays, increasing wheel base by 8cm and moving the axle well away from my foot. The bike, thanks to the longer wheel base and some tinkering, on my part, does ride better. Getting closer to keeping it but not sure that would be a good idea. It won't fit through the door to The Old Shed...

Thanks to those of you who offered fitting advice. Please notice that this kit is, somewhat, different from others on the Net. There is no way I can mount the axle inside the stays and then be able to ride the bike (trike).