Product Description
CRF230L steering stabilizer kits for the 2008-2009 Honda CRF 230 L: Scott's Performance lists a bar clamp for this bike, so you can buy the whole setup or only the parts you need. A hydraulic steering stabilizer works on the CRF 230 L's bars the way a shock works on the wheels, using oil and valving to calm sudden movement.
Kit options for the Honda CRF 230 L (2008-2009)
- Bar Clamp only | no part number listed
- Weld-On mount kit only | part DM-4551-15 | about 3 lb
- Weld-On Stabilizer kit complete | part DS-4551-15 | about 3.5 lb
About this CRF 230 L listing
Scott's lists a single kit generation for the CRF 230 L, so this page covers every model year from 2008 to 2009.
Technical Details
- Fits: Honda CRF 230 L, 2008-2009
- Also searched as: CRF230L stabilizer, CRF 230 L stabilizer, CRF230L 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
- Honda CRF 230 L | 2008-2009 (2008, 2009)
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the CRF 230 L?
Pick the part that matches what you already own; the names above show what each one is.
Will it fit my handlebars?
Check the bar diameter and the crossbar on your CRF 230 L. Scott's says some bikes need different bars when the crossbar sits too low.
Questions riders ask
Which Scott's steering stabilizer kit fits a Honda CRF 230 L?
Scott's lists 3 kit options for the Honda CRF 230 L (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 CRF230L steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the Honda CRF 230 L (all years):
- Weld-On mount kit only: part DM-4551-15
- Weld-On Stabilizer kit complete: part DS-4551-15
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 CRF230L 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 Honda CRF 230 L on this page.
What does a CRF230L steering stabilizer do?
A hydraulic steering stabilizer works on the CRF 230 L's bars the way a shock works on the wheels, using oil and valving to calm sudden movement.
Is the Scott's stabilizer for the CRF230L 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 Honda CRF 230 L?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the Honda CRF 230 L, the mount kit only part: DM-4551-15.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my Honda CRF 230 L?
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 CRF 230 L?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers all years of the Honda CRF 230 L. 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 CRF230L 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 CRF230L 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.
