WOW...bad deal pete, but believe it ot not I hear this similure story from a few people, you just have to stand your ground, as well as yes family is family, but they have to respect you also have a family of your own. good luck with the situation.
I agree to an extent shocks would be good I raced offroad for 7 years and dindt have 1 problem with my back..got on my 450 for a weekend and felt for a week
There is a pretty cool area upp above rainbow off of blue diamond just past julapai, turn off at the basin take the trail to the right it goes all the way around the mountain edge good view of whole town can see alot of fireworks