Product Description
500 XCFW steering stabilizer for your KTM 500 XcF-w: this page covers the 2020-2022 bikes and shows a complete kit, a triple clamp kit, a mount kit only, a frame bracket and a bar clamp from Scott's Performance. KTM 500 XcF-w 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-4551-00 (about 3.5 lb), the top mount complete kit is part DS-5971-02 (about 3.5 lb) and the sub mount complete kit is part DS-SUB-5930-02 (about 3.5 lb); 12 more options are listed below.
Kit options for the KTM 500 XcF-w (2020-2022)
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-4551-00 | about 3.5 lb
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-5971-02 | about 3.5 lb
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit Solid - when using original triple clamps | part DS-SUB-5930-02 | about 3.5 lb
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete - Rubber type | part DS-RDS-5971-02
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - Rubber type - using original triple clamps | part DS-SUB-5930-02R | about 3.5 lb
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer (Bolt-on Kit) | part DT-9259-5971 | about 7.5 lb
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - with Triple Clamp | part DT-SUB-5930-01 | about 5 lb
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only | part DM-4551-00 | about 1.5 lb
- Top Mount - Mount Kit Only | part DM-5971-02 | about 2 lb
- SUB Mount - Mount Kit Only - Solid type - using original triple clamps | part DM-SUB-5930-02 | about 3.5 lb
- Top Mount - Mount Kit Only - Rubber type | part DM-RDS-5971-02
- SUB Mount - Mount Kit Only - rubber type - using original triple clamps | part DM-SUB-5930-02R | about 3.5 lb
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Top mount) | part FBD-5971 | about 0.5 lb
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on sub mount) | part FBD-5930 | about 0.5 lb
- Bar Clamp only | no part number listed
About this 500 XcF-w listing
Scott's lists a single kit generation for the 500 XcF-w, so this page covers every model year from 2020 to 2022. The part numbers on this page are DS-4551-00, DS-5971-02, DS-SUB-5930-02. This page offers weld-on, top mount, sub mount, bolt-on mounting.
Technical Details
- Fits: KTM 500 XcF-w, 2020-2022
- Also searched as: 500 XCFW stabilizer, 500 XCFW steering damper
- Stabilizer: the stabilizer on its own (part 4200-00) is the same on every bike; the mount kit is what changes by bike.
Fitment
- KTM 500 XcF-w | 2020-2022 (2020, 2021, 2022)
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the 500 XcF-w?
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 2020-2022. Part numbers change between generations, so check your model year before you order.
Questions riders ask
Which Scott's steering stabilizer kit fits a KTM 500 XcF-w?
Scott's lists 15 kit options for the KTM 500 XcF-w (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 500 XcF-w steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the KTM 500 XcF-w (all years):
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-4551-00
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-5971-02
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit Solid - when using original triple clamps: part DS-SUB-5930-02
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete - Rubber type: part DS-RDS-5971-02
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - Rubber type - using original triple clamps: part DS-SUB-5930-02R
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer (Bolt-on Kit): part DT-9259-5971
8 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 500 XcF-w 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 KTM 500 XcF-w on this page.
What does a 500 XcF-w steering stabilizer do?
KTM 500 XcF-w 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 500 XcF-w 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 KTM 500 XcF-w?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the KTM 500 XcF-w, the mount kit only parts: DM-4551-00, DM-5971-02, DM-SUB-5930-02.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my KTM 500 XcF-w?
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 KTM 500 XcF-w?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers all years of the KTM 500 XcF-w. 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 500 XcF-w 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 500 XcF-w 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.
