Well, I dont know if I would classify myself as a newbie, I did install the Race Tech gold valve and shims in my DRZ a year ago. Those were conventional forks but I assume the difference isnt that great for disasembly and reassembly. I also have the service manual.
Next item, the manual does not show any preload washers in the parts diagram, above the spring or under. If I remember correctly my 426 only had one. What is stock, one, two or none?
I am mostly concerned about internal damage. I can recognize bend shims and tweeked parts but is there something that may not be obviously broken that I need to check while I am in there?
Cy