Product Description
SM450 steering stabilizer choices for GasGas SM 450 riders (2003): a complete kit, a mount kit only, a frame bracket and a bar clamp. Every option below comes from Scott's own fitment list for this bike. On the SM 450, the stabilizer mounts at the steering head and slows fast left to right movement of the bars, the shake you feel when a rock, rut or whoop tries to turn the front wheel. For these years the bolt-on complete kit is part DS-6265 (about 3.5 lb) and the bolt-on mount kit only is part DM-6265 (about 2 lb); 2 more options are listed below.
Kit options for the GasGas SM 450 (2003)
- Bolt-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-6265 | about 3.5 lb
- Bolt-On - Mount Kit Only | part DM-6265 | about 2 lb
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Top mount) | part FBD-6265 | about 0.5 lb
- Bar Clamp only | no part number listed
About this SM 450 listing
Scott's lists 3 kit generations for the SM 450: 2003, 2004, 2005-2009. This page covers 2003. For comparison, the nearest generations: 2004 uses DS-4551-00; 2005-2009 uses DS-4551-00. This page offers bolt-on, top mount mounting.
Technical Details
- Fits: GasGas SM 450, 2003
- Also searched as: SM450 stabilizer, SM 450 stabilizer, SM450 steering damper
- Stabilizer: the stabilizer on its own (part 4200-00) is the same on every bike; the mount kit is what changes by bike.
Fitment
- GasGas SM 450 | 2003
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the SM 450?
If you do not have a Scott's stabilizer yet, pick a complete kit. If you already own one, a mount kit only moves it to this bike.
Do I need to drill or weld?
Scott's lists most kits as bolt-on with no welding and offers a weld-on version for tight spaces. Any drilling is noted in the kit options above.
Questions riders ask
Which Scott's steering stabilizer kit fits a 2003 GasGas SM 450?
Scott's lists 4 kit options for the 2003 GasGas SM 450. 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 SM450 steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the 2003 GasGas SM 450:
- Bolt-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-6265
- Bolt-On - Mount Kit Only: part DM-6265
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Top mount): part FBD-6265
1 option on this page, such as a bar clamp only, has no part number listed by Scott's, so it is not shown here.
Does a Scott's SM450 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 2003 GasGas SM 450 on this page.
What does a SM450 steering stabilizer do?
On the SM 450, the stabilizer mounts at the steering head and slows fast left to right movement of the bars, the shake you feel when a rock, rut or whoop tries to turn the front wheel.
Is the Scott's stabilizer for the SM450 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 2003 GasGas SM 450?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 2003 GasGas SM 450, the mount kit only part: DM-6265.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my GasGas SM 450?
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 GasGas SM 450?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers 2003 of the GasGas SM 450. 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 SM450 steering stabilizer?
Scott's says its off-road units damp as the bars turn away from center and let them return freely. Scott's also says the damping is adjustable, including while riding. The install guide covers settings.
How do I service a Scott's SM450 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.
