Product Description
SMR450 steering stabilizer for your Husqvarna SM-R 450: this page covers the 2004-2005 bikes and shows a complete kit, a mount kit only and a bar clamp from Scott's Performance. Husqvarna SM-R 450 riders fit a steering stabilizer to calm head shake in whoops, ruts and rocky sections without changing anything else on the bike. For these years the weld-on complete kit is part DS-4551-11 (about 3.5 lb) and the weld-on mount kit only is part DM-4551-11 (about 1.5 lb); 1 more option are listed below.
Kit options for the Husqvarna SM-R 450 (2004-2005)
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-4551-11 | about 3.5 lb
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only | part DM-4551-11 | includes oversize bar mounts | about 1.5 lb
- Bar Clamp only | no part number listed
About this SM-R 450 listing
Scott's lists 2 kit generations for the SM-R 450: 2003, 2004-2005. This page covers 2004-2005. The part numbers for these years (DS-4551-11, DM-4551-11) are not used on the other generations, so match your model year before you order. For comparison, the nearest generations: 2003 uses DS-4553-11. Scott's fitment notes for this bike: includes oversize bar mounts.
Technical Details
- Fits: Husqvarna SM-R 450, 2004-2005
- Also searched as: SMR450 stabilizer, SMR 450 stabilizer, SMR450 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
- Husqvarna SM-R 450 | 2004-2005 (2004, 2005)
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the SM-R 450?
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 2004-2005. Part numbers change between generations, so check your model year before you order.
Questions riders ask
Which Scott's steering stabilizer kit fits a 2004-2005 Husqvarna SM-R 450?
Scott's lists 3 kit options for the 2004-2005 Husqvarna SM-R 450. 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 SMR450 steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the 2004-2005 Husqvarna SM-R 450:
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-4551-11
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only: part DM-4551-11
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 SMR450 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 2004-2005 Husqvarna SM-R 450 on this page.
What does a SMR450 steering stabilizer do?
Husqvarna SM-R 450 riders fit a steering stabilizer to calm head shake in whoops, ruts and rocky sections without changing anything else on the bike.
Is the Scott's stabilizer for the SMR450 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 2004-2005 Husqvarna SM-R 450?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 2004-2005 Husqvarna SM-R 450, the mount kit only part: DM-4551-11.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my Husqvarna SM-R 450?
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 SM-R 450?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers 2004-2005 of the Husqvarna SM-R 450. 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 SMR450 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 SMR450 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.
