Sounds like you need to put all the suspension clickers to factory settings, and set the sag. See Proride website (Danger) on how to set the sag for the rear, and try that.
The backfiring could be a sticking hot start, or air screw. But clean the hot start plunger first and see, and don't be a homo it's easy.
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