Product Description
XR650R steering stabilizer from Scott's Performance, listed here for the 2000-2007 Honda XR 650 R with a complete kit, a triple clamp kit, a mount kit only, a frame bracket and a bar clamp. The damper sits at the XR 650 R's steering head and resists fast left to right bar movement, which helps when gravel, sand or washboard starts the front end shaking. For these years the bolt-on complete kit is part DS-4601-00, the sub mount triple clamp kit is part DM-SUB-4601-20 (about 4.5 lb) and the triple clamp kit is part DT-7074-4601; 8 more options are listed below.
Kit options for the Honda XR 650 R (2000-2007)
- Bolt-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-4601-00
- SUB Mount - Mount Kit Only - price includes Scotts Triple Clamp | part DM-SUB-4601-20 | price includes Scotts triple clamp | about 4.5 lb
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer | part DT-7074-4601 | price includes Billet Triple clamp
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer-FWD mnt | part DT-7074-4601-10 | price includes Billet Triple clamp | about 7.5 lb
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - with Triple Clamp | part DT-SUB-4601-20 | price includes Billet Triple Clamp | about 4.5 lb
- Bolt-On - Mount Kit Only | part DM-4601-00
- Bolt-On - Mount Kit Only-FWD type | part DM-4601-10 | about 3 lb
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Top mount) | part FBD-4601 | mounts to oil filler area
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt on Sub mount) | part FBD-4601-20 | sub mount frame bracket | about 1 lb
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Fwd mount) | part FBD-4601-10 | forward mount (in front of triple clamp | about 0.6 lb
- Bar Clamp only | no part number listed
About this XR 650 R listing
Scott's lists a single kit generation for the XR 650 R, so this page covers every model year from 2000 to 2007. The part numbers on this page are DS-4601-00, DM-SUB-4601-20, DT-7074-4601. Scott's fitment notes for this bike: price includes Scotts triple clamp; price includes Billet Triple clamp; price includes Billet Triple Clamp. This page offers bolt-on, sub mount, top mount mounting.
Technical Details
- Fits: Honda XR 650 R, 2000-2007
- Also searched as: XR650R stabilizer, XR 650 R stabilizer, XR650R 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 XR 650 R | 2000-2007 (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the XR 650 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 new triple clamps?
Sub mount kits are listed for use with the original triple clamps on the XR 650 R. Triple clamp kits include a new clamp as part of the kit.
Questions riders ask
Which Scott's steering stabilizer kit fits a Honda XR 650 R?
Scott's lists 11 kit options for the Honda XR 650 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 XR650R steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the Honda XR 650 R (all years):
- Bolt-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-4601-00
- SUB Mount - Mount Kit Only - price includes Scotts Triple Clamp: part DM-SUB-4601-20
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer: part DT-7074-4601
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer-FWD mnt: part DT-7074-4601-10
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - with Triple Clamp: part DT-SUB-4601-20
- Bolt-On - Mount Kit Only: part DM-4601-00
4 more kit options with part numbers are listed in the Kit menu on this page.
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 XR650R 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 650 R on this page.
What does a XR650R steering stabilizer do?
The damper sits at the XR 650 R's steering head and resists fast left to right bar movement, which helps when gravel, sand or washboard starts the front end shaking.
Is the Scott's stabilizer for the XR650R 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 650 R?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the Honda XR 650 R, the mount kit only parts: DM-SUB-4601-20, DM-4601-00, DM-4601-10.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my Honda XR 650 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 650 R?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers all years of the Honda XR 650 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 XR650R 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 XR650R 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.
