Product Description
FE501 steering stabilizer kits for the 2027 Husqvarna FE 501: Scott's Performance lists a complete kit, a mount kit only, a frame bracket and a bar clamp for this bike, so you can buy the whole setup or only the parts you need. When the FE 501's front wheel hits something and the bars try to snap sideways, the damper resists that fast movement. For these years the weld-on complete kit is part DS-4551-00 (about 3.5 lb), the sub mount complete kit is part DS-SUB-6125-01 (about 2.7 lb) and the sub mount complete kit is part DS-SUB-6125-01R (about 4.5 lb); 8 more options are listed below.
Kit options for the Husqvarna FE 501 (2027)
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-4551-00 | requires 2 small welds | about 3.5 lb
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - Solid type - using original triple clamps | part DS-SUB-6125-01 | about 2.7 lb
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - Rubber type - using original triple clamps | part DS-SUB-6125-01R | about 4.5 lb
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only | part DM-4551-00 | requires 2 small welds | about 1.5 lb
- Top Mount - Mount Kit Only | part DM-6169 | about 2 lb
- SUB Mount - Mount Kit Only Solid - when using original triple clamps | part DM-SUB-6125-01 | about 1.9 lb
- SUB Mount - Mount Kit Only - rubber type - using original triple clamps | part DM-SUB-6125-01R | about 3.5 lb
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Sub mount) | part FBD-6125 | about 0.48 lb
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Top mount) | part FBD-6169 | about 0.48 lb
- Bar Clamp only | no part number listed
- Top mount Stabilizer kit complete | part DS-6169 | about 3.5 lb
About this FE 501 listing
Scott's lists 7 kit generations for the FE 501: 2014-2015, 2016, 2017-2018, 2019, 2020-2023, 2024-2026, 2027. This page covers 2027. For comparison, the nearest generations: 2024-2026 uses DS-SUB-6125-01; 2020-2023 uses DS-5971-02; 2019 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. This page offers weld-on, sub mount, top mount mounting.
Technical Details
- Fits: Husqvarna FE 501, 2027
- Also searched as: FE501 stabilizer, FE 501 stabilizer, FE501 steering damper
- Stabilizer: on every bike Scott's lists, the stabilizer is part 4200-00. Mount and complete kits are what differ.
Fitment
- Husqvarna FE 501 | 2027
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the FE 501?
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 2027 Husqvarna FE 501?
Scott's lists 11 kit options for the 2027 Husqvarna FE 501. 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 FE501 steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the 2027 Husqvarna FE 501:
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-4551-00
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - Solid type - using original triple clamps: part DS-SUB-6125-01
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - Rubber type - using original triple clamps: part DS-SUB-6125-01R
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only: part DM-4551-00
- Top Mount - Mount Kit Only: part DM-6169
- SUB Mount - Mount Kit Only Solid - when using original triple clamps: part DM-SUB-6125-01
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 FE501 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 2027 Husqvarna FE 501 on this page.
What does a FE501 steering stabilizer do?
When the FE 501's front wheel hits something and the bars try to snap sideways, the damper resists that fast movement.
Is the Scott's stabilizer for the FE501 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 2027 Husqvarna FE 501?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 2027 Husqvarna FE 501, the mount kit only parts: DM-4551-00, DM-6169, DM-SUB-6125-01.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my Husqvarna FE 501?
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 Husqvarna FE 501?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers 2027 of the Husqvarna FE 501. 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 FE501 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 FE501 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.
