Matchboxracer,

When I bobbed mine I felt the same...
A set of 11" shocks (26kg springs) were the way... Travel reduced to 40mm and a progressive stop/bump rubber put in. Never dragged the fender, haven't made any mods to chainguard etc..(rider and lots of luggage only)..



Mike. Veho Liberate Iustus Paratus Prohibeo Penuriosus Effectus