Monoshock problems

Having owned my 2005 dragstar from new, I have never been all that satisfied with the handling,
but have persevered until last year coming back from the Rally at Cheshunt.
A violent head shaking nearly had me off, a real sphincter twitching moment that was!!
Yamaha replaced the rear monoshock under warranty, all seemed ok for a year then the problem started to come back,
it could be alleviated somewhat if adjustments were carried out for every application i.e. one up, two up , loaded, trailer on etc.
And as you know not the easiest of tasks and guaranteed to skin your knuckles at least once!
On the way back from the Yorkies, the problem came back with a vengeance we were nearly pitched off twice,
and this time I had a witness behind, Rick on his 650 Dragstar.
It even scared him witless!
My first reaction was get rid!
But I basically liked my bike so I remembered seeing Hagon shocks at the NEC, and grabbed a brochure.
I gave them a call and they supplied me with a monoshock with external hydraulic adjuster, the Bees Knees!
My bike is transformed, and once again I can ride with confidence,
I did have a small problem with the fitting, the Yamaha lower pivot mounting bolt is too short for the Hagon unit.
So I had to make up a longer one and have passed this on to Hagon.
It did cost £380 for the unit, against £300 for a basic Yamaha unit, but for me worth every penny.
Ken (Derbyshire Rep.)