Product Description
KX85 steering stabilizer for the 2002-2019 Kawasaki KX 85, with 5 Scott's Performance kit options on this page: a complete kit, a triple clamp kit, a mount kit only and a bar clamp. Kawasaki KX 85 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 bolt-on complete kit is part DS-5464, the weld-on triple clamp kit is part DT-5628-4551 and the triple clamp kit is part DT-5628-5464; 2 more options are listed below.
Kit options for the Kawasaki KX 85 (2002-2019)
- Bolt-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-5464
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer (weld-on kit) | part DT-5628-4551 | price includes Billet Triple clamp
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer | part DT-5628-5464 | price includes Billet triple clamp
- Bolt-On - Mount Kit Only | part DM-5464
- Bar Clamp only | no part number listed
About this KX 85 listing
Scott's lists a single kit generation for the KX 85, so this page covers every model year from 2002 to 2019. The part numbers on this page are DS-5464, DT-5628-4551, DT-5628-5464. Scott's fitment notes for this bike: price includes Billet Triple clamp; price includes Billet triple clamp. This page offers bolt-on, weld-on mounting.
Technical Details
- Fits: Kawasaki KX 85, 2002-2019
- Also searched as: KX85 stabilizer, KX 85 stabilizer, KX85 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 KX 85 | 2002-2019
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the KX 85?
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 2002-2019. Part numbers change between generations, so check your model year before you order.
Questions riders ask
Which Scott's steering stabilizer kit fits a Kawasaki KX 85?
Scott's lists 5 kit options for the Kawasaki KX 85 (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 KX85 steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the Kawasaki KX 85 (all years):
- Bolt-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-5464
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer (weld-on kit): part DT-5628-4551
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer: part DT-5628-5464
- Bolt-On - Mount Kit Only: part DM-5464
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 KX85 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 Kawasaki KX 85 on this page.
What does a KX85 steering stabilizer do?
Kawasaki KX 85 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 KX85 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 Kawasaki KX 85?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the Kawasaki KX 85, the mount kit only part: DM-5464.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my Kawasaki KX 85?
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 85?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers all years of the Kawasaki KX 85. 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 KX85 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 KX85 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.
