Makes sense the upper left side would be the failure point.  It sticks out farther from the frame than the other 3 fastening points.

I am not sure what rear tire pressure you should run.....maybe not as much as stock.  The only suspension you have is the seat and the rear tire.

When my bike was stock I hit a pothole and bottomed out the suspension, and I got that jingly electric shock feeling in my spine and neck.....the shock that happens when your spine is compressed.  If that can happen with 1.5" of shock travel - how bad would it have been with no shocks?


I realize this is a look that helps create the Bobber - but those of us who ride and put lots of miles on the bike tend to install longer shocks with a bit more travel......it is a comfort thing!