If you search deeper into these posts you'll find this subject brought up before. I had the same problem as you and many others. I seems shortening the limiter helps with hard rebound effect on strap, wich frays them prematurely. I shortened mine just for the handling improvement more than anything , the extended limiter life was just a bonus. I've had mine on now for over 1500 miles and no sign of wear. I've got mine set one hole from top last hole on limiter strap.You'll get a little more hyfax wear on the rear but well worth it. Good luck.