Product Description
KLR 650 steering stabilizer kits for the 2008-2019 Kawasaki KLR 650: Scott's Performance lists Scott's kits for this bike, so you can buy the whole setup or only the parts you need. Long days on mixed surfaces tire your arms; on a Kawasaki KLR 650, a steering stabilizer takes some of the sudden side to side load out of the bars.
Kit options for the Kawasaki KLR 650 (2008-2019)
- Weld-On mount kit only | part DM-UM-2225-40 | about 3 lb
- Weld-On Stabilizer kit complete | part DS-UM-2225-40 | about 3.5 lb
About this KLR 650 listing
Scott's lists 2 kit generations for the KLR 650: 1987-2007, 2008-2019. This page covers 2008-2019. For comparison, the nearest generations: 1987-2007 uses DS-UM-1825-45.
Technical Details
- Fits: Kawasaki KLR 650, 2008-2019
- Also searched as: KLR 650 stabilizer, KLR650 stabilizer, KLR 650 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
- Kawasaki KLR 650 | 2008-2019
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the KLR 650?
Pick the part that matches what you already own; the names above show what each one is.
Will it fit my handlebars?
Check the bar diameter and the crossbar on your KLR 650. Scott's says some bikes need different bars when the crossbar sits too low.
Questions riders ask
Which Scott's steering stabilizer kit fits a 2008-2019 Kawasaki KLR 650?
Scott's lists 2 kit options for the 2008-2019 Kawasaki KLR 650. 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 KLR 650 steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the 2008-2019 Kawasaki KLR 650:
- Weld-On mount kit only: part DM-UM-2225-40
- Weld-On Stabilizer kit complete: part DS-UM-2225-40
Does a Scott's KLR 650 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 2008-2019 Kawasaki KLR 650 on this page.
What does a KLR 650 steering stabilizer do?
Long days on mixed surfaces tire your arms; on a Kawasaki KLR 650, a steering stabilizer takes some of the sudden side to side load out of the bars.
Is the Scott's stabilizer for the KLR 650 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 2008-2019 Kawasaki KLR 650?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 2008-2019 Kawasaki KLR 650, the mount kit only part: DM-UM-2225-40.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my Kawasaki KLR 650?
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 Kawasaki KLR 650?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers 2008-2019 of the Kawasaki KLR 650. 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 KLR 650 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 KLR 650 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.
