Product Description
XR600R steering stabilizer setup for the 1985-1987 Honda XR 600 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 600 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 600 R (1985-1987)
- 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 600 R listing
Scott's lists 2 kit generations for the XR 600 R: 1985-1987, 1988-2000. This page covers 1985-1987. For comparison, the nearest generations: 1988-2000 uses DS-4551-00. Scott's fitment notes for this bike: requires 2 small welds. Part DS-4551-00 is also used on 220 other Scott's models, so check the fit by model year and not by part number alone.
Technical Details
- Fits: Honda XR 600 R, 1985-1987
- Also searched as: XR600R stabilizer, XR 600 R stabilizer, XR600R steering damper
- Stabilizer: on every bike Scott's lists, the stabilizer is part 4200-00. Mount and complete kits are what differ.
Fitment
- Honda XR 600 R | 1985-1987 (1985, 1986, 1987)
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the XR 600 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.
Is this the right kit for my year?
This page covers 1985-1987. Part numbers change between generations, so check your model year before you order.
Questions riders ask
Which Scott's steering stabilizer kit fits a 1985-1987 Honda XR 600 R?
Scott's lists 3 kit options for the 1985-1987 Honda XR 600 R. 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 XR600R steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the 1985-1987 Honda XR 600 R:
- 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 XR600R 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 1985-1987 Honda XR 600 R on this page.
What does a XR600R steering stabilizer do?
A steering stabilizer does for the XR 600 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 XR600R 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 1985-1987 Honda XR 600 R?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 1985-1987 Honda XR 600 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 600 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 600 R?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers 1985-1987 of the Honda XR 600 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 XR600R 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 XR600R 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.
