Product Description
KX500 steering stabilizer from Scott's Performance, listed here for the 1986-1988 Kawasaki KX 500 with a complete kit. It is a small hydraulic damper at the steering head of your KX 500: oil moves through adjustable valving, so hard hits are taken out of the bars before they reach your hands. For these years the weld-on complete kit is part DS-UM-2225-45 (about 3.5 lb); 1 more option are listed below.
Kit options for the Kawasaki KX 500 (1986-1988)
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-UM-2225-45 | about 3.5 lb
- Weld on - Mount kit only | part DM-UM-2225-45 | about 3 lb
About this KX 500 listing
Scott's lists 3 kit generations for the KX 500: 1986-1988, 1989-1996, 1997-2004. This page covers 1986-1988. The part numbers for these years (DS-UM-2225-45) are not used on the other generations, so match your model year before you order. For comparison, the nearest generations: 1989-1996 uses DS-4551-00; 1997-2004 uses DS-4551-00. Part DS-UM-2225-45 is also used on 1 other Scott's model, so check the fit by model year and not by part number alone.
Technical Details
- Fits: Kawasaki KX 500, 1986-1988
- Also searched as: KX500 stabilizer, KX 500 stabilizer, KX500 steering damper
- Stabilizer: on every bike Scott's lists, the stabilizer is part 4200-00. Mount and complete kits are what differ.
Fitment
- Kawasaki KX 500 | 1986-1988 (1986, 1987, 1988)
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the KX 500?
If you do not have a Scott's stabilizer yet, pick a complete kit. The kit names above show the mount style and what is included.
Is this the right kit for my year?
This page covers 1986-1988. Part numbers change between generations, so check your model year before you order.
Questions riders ask
Which Scott's steering stabilizer kit fits a 1986-1988 Kawasaki KX 500?
Scott's lists 2 kit options for the 1986-1988 Kawasaki KX 500. 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 KX500 steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the 1986-1988 Kawasaki KX 500:
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-UM-2225-45
- Weld on - Mount kit only: part DM-UM-2225-45
Does a Scott's KX500 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 1986-1988 Kawasaki KX 500 on this page.
What does a KX500 steering stabilizer do?
It is a small hydraulic damper at the steering head of your KX 500: oil moves through adjustable valving, so hard hits are taken out of the bars before they reach your hands.
Is the Scott's stabilizer for the KX500 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 1986-1988 Kawasaki KX 500?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 1986-1988 Kawasaki KX 500, the mount kit only part: DM-UM-2225-45.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my Kawasaki KX 500?
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 KX 500?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers 1986-1988 of the Kawasaki KX 500. 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 KX500 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 KX500 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.
