Product Description
XR350R steering stabilizer setup for the 1983-1985 Honda XR 350 R, built on the Scott's steering stabilizer, a hydraulic damper. This page lists a complete kit, a mount kit only and a bar clamp, each with its Scott's part number. A steering stabilizer does for the XR 350 R's handlebars what a shock does for the wheels: it controls fast movement with oil and valving you can adjust. For these years the weld-on complete kit is part DS-4551-00 (about 3.5 lb) and the weld-on mount kit only is part DM-4551-00 (about 1.5 lb); 1 more option are listed below.
Kit options for the Honda XR 350 R (1983-1985)
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-4551-00 | requires 2 small welds | about 3.5 lb
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only | part DM-4551-00 | requires 2 small welds | about 1.5 lb
- Bar Clamp only | no part number listed
About this XR 350 R listing
Scott's lists a single kit generation for the XR 350 R, so this page covers every model year from 1983 to 1985. The part numbers on this page are DS-4551-00, DM-4551-00. Scott's fitment notes for this bike: requires 2 small welds.
Technical Details
- Fits: Honda XR 350 R, 1983-1985
- Also searched as: XR350R stabilizer, XR 350 R stabilizer, XR350R 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 XR 350 R | 1983-1985 (1983, 1984, 1985)
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the XR 350 R?
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 Honda XR 350 R?
Scott's lists 3 kit options for the Honda XR 350 R (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 XR350R steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the Honda XR 350 R (all years):
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-4551-00
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only: part DM-4551-00
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 XR350R 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 XR 350 R on this page.
What does a XR350R steering stabilizer do?
A steering stabilizer does for the XR 350 R's handlebars what a shock does for the wheels: it controls fast movement with oil and valving you can adjust.
Is the Scott's stabilizer for the XR350R 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 XR 350 R?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the Honda XR 350 R, the mount kit only part: DM-4551-00.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my Honda XR 350 R?
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 XR 350 R?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers all years of the Honda XR 350 R. 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 XR350R 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 XR350R 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.
