Product Description
996 steering stabilizer from Scott's Performance, listed here for the 1999-2001 Ducati 996 with a mount kit only. A steering stabilizer on a Ducati 996 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 996 (1999-2001)
- 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 996 listing
Scott's lists a single kit generation for the 996, so this page covers every model year from 1999 to 2001. The part numbers on this page are RM-31-0000-586. Scott's fitment notes for this bike: includes a billet Triple clamp.
Technical Details
- Fits: Ducati 996, 1999-2001
- Also searched as: 996 stabilizer, 996 steering damper
- Stabilizer: part 4200-00 is the Scott's stabilizer sold separately and is the same for every bike; the bike-specific part is the mount kit.
Fitment
- Ducati 996 | 1999-2001 (1999, 2000, 2001)
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the 996?
Pick the part that matches what you already own; the names above show what each one is.
Do I need a new steering head nut?
Scott's says most road kits include a new steering head nut. If yours is a special case, ask us before you order.
Questions riders ask
Which Scott's steering stabilizer kit fits a Ducati 996?
Scott's lists 3 kit options for the Ducati 996 (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 996 steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the Ducati 996 (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 996 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 996 on this page.
What does a 996 steering stabilizer do?
A steering stabilizer on a Ducati 996 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 996 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 996?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the Ducati 996, the mount kit only part: RM-31-0000-586.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my Ducati 996?
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 996?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers all years of the Ducati 996. 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 996 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 996 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.
