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soft suspension 2014 650XT

I just bought a very lightly used '14 (630km). I'm finding the suspension very soft compared to other units I have tried over the years. Is it just me? Are Can Am's known for this? If yes, are there any cost effective solutions to upgrade? Thanks for your thoughts
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2014 650XT-Extra (unused) Wiring Harness?

I have found an unused 8 pin female wiring harness. Located directly behind the main fuse panel. Cannot find it on the electrical diagram. There are 7/8 of the slots that have wires. Anyone have any idea what this is for? I'm thinking it might be for the European models that have turn signals/running lights/horn and they standardized main electrical wiring at time of assembling frame. Thinking of using it for a light bar. Thoughts?
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New to forum

Hi all! Dave here from Ct. I have had my 07 Outlander 800xt for about 6 years. Havent ridden it much before last year due to a major work injury. I have used the forum for info alot and it is great. Here are some pics of my machine. Just put new Sedona 14" Force rims and Sedona Rip Saw rt tires on yesterday. Cant wait to ride in NH!!

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Spray on ceramic coating

Hey anyone ever use a spray on ceramic coating to keep mud from sticking to your machine or to make it easier to clean, like F11 Top Coat, Hydrosilex, or SSC... I have an XMR and it can be a pain to get clean again just wondering before I try it
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Question on regulator wiring

Recently had to rebuild the harness from stator to the regulator, where the two sections are joined by a plug (under the sear area) had melted due to the regulator side having undersized wiring. Apparently it was an issue created by a changeover to a higher output stator by Can Am, but they didn't upgrade the wiring to the regulator. I've redone those three yellow wires in 10 gauge, with a kit to also replace the connectors at the regulator.

I'd seen a few threads on this forum about the issue, and it was suggested to also upgrade the red and black wires coming out of the regulator to 10 gauge. I have the new plug and wires ready to put in, but for the life of me I can't figure out where those wires end up. They disappear into the harness, and short of cutting the entire harness open to trace them, I'm not sure what to do. If someone can tell me where they go, (and pictures would be a huge plus) I'd appreciate it.

My other inclination was to cut them off and wrap them up, and then just wire the new plug direct to the battery, since I'm relatively certain the voltage coming out of the regulator is being sent to the battery eventually anyways to charge it, so I suspect that would work. But if possible I'd prefer to run them to the factory locations so everything is copacetic. Any help would be appreciated.
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Helping a friend

My buddy has a 2010 CanAm Outlander 800 that I occasionally work on for him. I recently had to rebuild the harness from the stator, it had the undersized wiring to the regulator and turned the plug between the two sections into a melted puddle of crispy plastic. Also put in new rear axles today. Need to get a question answered on the harness and then it'll be back in service for him.