Product Description
CR500 steering stabilizer setup for the 1985-1988 Honda CR 500, built on the Scott's steering stabilizer, a hydraulic damper. This page lists a complete kit, each with its Scott's part number. Mounted just above the bar clamp on the Honda CR 500, it works against head shake and the sudden jolt that follows a hidden root or rock. For these years the weld-on complete kit is part DS-UM-2427-45 (about 3.5 lb); 1 more option are listed below.
Kit options for the Honda CR 500 (1985-1988)
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-UM-2427-45 | about 3.5 lb
- Weld-On - Mount kit only | part DM-UM-2427-45 | about 3 lb
About this CR 500 listing
Scott's lists 3 kit generations for the CR 500: 1985-1988, 1989-1995, 1996-2001. This page covers 1985-1988. The part numbers for these years (DS-UM-2427-45) are not used on the other generations, so match your model year before you order. For comparison, the nearest generations: 1989-1995 uses DS-4551-00; 1996-2001 uses DS-4551-00.
Technical Details
- Fits: Honda CR 500, 1985-1988
- Also searched as: CR500 stabilizer, CR 500 stabilizer, CR500 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
- Honda CR 500 | 1985-1988 (1985, 1986, 1987, 1988)
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the CR 500?
If you do not have a Scott's stabilizer yet, pick a complete kit. The kit names above show the mount style and what is included.
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 1985-1988 Honda CR 500?
Scott's lists 2 kit options for the 1985-1988 Honda CR 500. 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 CR500 steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the 1985-1988 Honda CR 500:
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-UM-2427-45
- Weld-On - Mount kit only: part DM-UM-2427-45
Does a Scott's CR500 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 1985-1988 Honda CR 500 on this page.
What does a CR500 steering stabilizer do?
Mounted just above the bar clamp on the Honda CR 500, it works against head shake and the sudden jolt that follows a hidden root or rock.
Is the Scott's stabilizer for the CR500 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 1985-1988 Honda CR 500?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 1985-1988 Honda CR 500, the mount kit only part: DM-UM-2427-45.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my Honda CR 500?
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 Honda CR 500?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers 1985-1988 of the Honda CR 500. 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 CR500 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 CR500 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.
