Product Description
916 steering stabilizer for your Ducati 916: this page covers the 1994-1998 bikes and shows a mount kit only from Scott's Performance. A steering stabilizer on a Ducati 916 is there for the moments when the front end goes light and the bars start to shake; it resists that fast side to side movement. For these years the mount kit only is part RM-31-0000-586 (about 2 lb); 2 more options are listed below.
Kit options for the Ducati 916 (1994-1998)
- Stabilizer Mount Kit Only | part RM-31-0000-586 | includes a billet Triple clamp | about 2 lb
- Triple clamp only ON SALE | part TCR-4053-00 | about 2.94 lb
- Stabilizer Kit (On Sale until gone) | part RS-31-0000-586
About this 916 listing
Scott's lists a single kit generation for the 916, so this page covers every model year from 1994 to 1998. The part numbers on this page are RM-31-0000-586. Scott's fitment notes for this bike: includes a billet Triple clamp. Part RM-31-0000-586 is also used on 3 other Scott's models, so check the fit by model year and not by part number alone.
Technical Details
- Fits: Ducati 916, 1994-1998
- Also searched as: 916 stabilizer, 916 steering damper
- Stabilizer: on every bike Scott's lists, the stabilizer is part 4200-00. Mount and complete kits are what differ.
Fitment
- Ducati 916 | 1994-1998 (1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998)
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the 916?
Pick the part that matches what you already own; the names above show what each one is.
Does it work with the original triple clamps?
Scott's designs its road bike kits to fit with the original triple clamps and other original parts. If you changed the clamps on your 916, ask before ordering.
Questions riders ask
Which Scott's steering stabilizer kit fits a Ducati 916?
Scott's lists 3 kit options for the Ducati 916 (all years). Pick the one you want from the Kit menu on this page. A complete kit has everything you need to get a stabilizer on the bike; a mount kit only is for riders who already own a Scott's stabilizer. The kit guide has a chooser table.
What is the part number for a 916 steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the Ducati 916 (all years):
- Stabilizer Mount Kit Only: part RM-31-0000-586
- Triple clamp only ON SALE: part TCR-4053-00
- Stabilizer Kit (On Sale until gone): part RS-31-0000-586
Does a Scott's 916 steering damper kit come with the mounts?
The complete kit does. Scott's lists a complete kit as the one with everything you need to get a stabilizer on the bike, and a mount kit only as the part for riders who already own a Scott's stabilizer. Both are options for the Ducati 916 on this page.
What does a 916 steering stabilizer do?
A steering stabilizer on a Ducati 916 is there for the moments when the front end goes light and the bars start to shake; it resists that fast side to side movement.
Is the Scott's stabilizer for the 916 the same as on other bikes?
Almost always. The stabilizer is part 4200-00, and the mount is the part that changes from bike to bike. See the Scott's 4200-00 stabilizer.
Can I move my Scott's stabilizer to a Ducati 916?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the Ducati 916, the mount kit only part: RM-31-0000-586.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my Ducati 916?
A tank slapper is a fast side to side shake of the handlebars. Our guides explain what causes it and how to decide whether you need a stabilizer: tank slappers, speed wobble and head shake and do you need a steering stabilizer.
Will a Scott's steering stabilizer fit my Ducati 916?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers all years of the Ducati 916. Choose your year in the fitment bar and match the part number on the kit to your bike. Part numbers are explained in the kit guide.
How do I set the damping on a 916 steering stabilizer?
Scott's says its road units have rebound damping back to center. Scott's also says the damping is adjustable, including while riding. The install guide covers settings.
How do I service a Scott's 916 steering stabilizer?
Scott's says to treat it like suspension, with an occasional oil change depending on how hard you ride. See the service guide.
