I just did the damper in my 22 Select +, waiting for the air spring to come back in stock. So far I’ve got about 50 miles on it and it’s noticeably smoother and quieter. I have no complaints.
In your second pic that No ebike sign has been removed, the website states that Moro canyon is open to class 1 ebikes.
"All roads and trails from the Moro Canyon Area (Moro Campground and Upper and Lower Moro Day Use areas) coastward are open to class-1 e-bikes. All other trails on the inland...
Absent from your list of checked items is battery alignment. If you are unwilling or unable to check and adjust this yourself I recommend having your shop check this.
I love everything about my 22 Rail 9.8 with the exception of the battery mount. I would gladly lay down some cash for a good solid bolt in mount upgrade. I have made a little effort in quieting down the battery by sticking the "soft" side of Industrial Velcro to small portions of the battery to...