I used to ride a DRZ400SM & it handled fantasticaly in the turns like it was glued down! I got my 2006 SMR510 & after about 6 months still can't get anywhere as solid in the turns as the DRZ. It wants to wallow especially on technical tight stuff. I have added preload,went to 10wt oil,adjust the other stuff & in sweepers it's okay but the tight stuff----ICKY! My Husky is lighter then the DRZ & more power so it's much faster but not in the tight stuff! Any suggestions before I sell it & get another DRZ?
Wow! Wish I could give insight. I've found the DRZ to be so soft it wallowed on every conrner I spun it thru. I'd check the rear shock, those Sachs had diaphragm failures in the beginning and LT Racing makes a great upgrade. That's about all I could suggest. Maybe lower the triple? Helps with turn in. Edit; rereading your post, I think you may have too much preload which is preventing suspension action. Here's hoping other smart riders chime in.... J.R.???
