Product Description
640 LC4 Adventure steering stabilizer for your KTM 640 LC4 Adventure: this page covers the 2005-2008 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. A hydraulic steering stabilizer works on the 640 LC4 Adventure's bars the way a shock works on the wheels, using oil and valving to calm sudden movement. 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-5972-03 (about 3.5 lb) and the sub mount triple clamp kit is part DT-SUB-5931-640 (about 5.5 lb); 5 more options are listed below.
Kit options for the KTM 640 LC4 Adventure (2005-2008)
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-4551-00 | requires 2 small welds | about 3.5 lb
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-5972-03 | requires mods to mount / read notes | about 3.5 lb
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - with Triple Clamp | part DT-SUB-5931-640 | price includes Billet Triple Clamp | about 5.5 lb
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only | part DM-4551-00 | requires 2 small welds | about 1.5 lb
- Top Mount - Mount Kit Only | part DM-5972-03 | requires mods to mount / read notes | about 2 lb
- SUB Mount - Mount Kit Only - price includes Scotts Triple clamp | part DM-SUB-5931-640 | price includes Billet triple clamp | about 4.5 lb
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Top mount) | part FBD-5972 | about 0.5 lb
- Bar Clamp only | no part number listed
About this 640 LC4 Adventure listing
Scott's lists 2 kit generations for the 640 LC4 Adventure: 1999-2004, 2005-2008. This page covers 2005-2008. For comparison, the nearest generations: 1999-2004 uses DS-4551-00. Scott's fitment notes for this bike: requires 2 small welds; requires mods to mount / read notes; price includes Billet Triple Clamp. Part DS-4551-00 is also used on 220 other Scott's models, so check the fit by model year and not by part number alone. This page offers weld-on, top mount, sub mount mounting.
Technical Details
- Fits: KTM 640 LC4 Adventure, 2005-2008
- Also searched as: 640 LC4 Adventure stabilizer, 640 LC4 Adventure steering damper
- Stabilizer: on every bike Scott's lists, the stabilizer is part 4200-00. Mount and complete kits are what differ.
Fitment
- KTM 640 LC4 Adventure | 2005-2008 (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the 640 LC4 Adventure?
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.
Will it fit my handlebars?
Check the bar diameter and the crossbar on your 640 LC4 Adventure. 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 2005-2008 KTM 640 LC4 Adventure?
Scott's lists 8 kit options for the 2005-2008 KTM 640 LC4 Adventure. 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 640 LC4 Adventure steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the 2005-2008 KTM 640 LC4 Adventure:
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-4551-00
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-5972-03
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - with Triple Clamp: part DT-SUB-5931-640
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only: part DM-4551-00
- Top Mount - Mount Kit Only: part DM-5972-03
- SUB Mount - Mount Kit Only - price includes Scotts Triple clamp: part DM-SUB-5931-640
1 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 640 LC4 Adventure 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 2005-2008 KTM 640 LC4 Adventure on this page.
What does a 640 LC4 Adventure steering stabilizer do?
A hydraulic steering stabilizer works on the 640 LC4 Adventure's bars the way a shock works on the wheels, using oil and valving to calm sudden movement.
Is the Scott's stabilizer for the 640 LC4 Adventure 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 2005-2008 KTM 640 LC4 Adventure?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 2005-2008 KTM 640 LC4 Adventure, the mount kit only parts: DM-4551-00, DM-5972-03, DM-SUB-5931-640.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my KTM 640 LC4 Adventure?
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 640 LC4 Adventure?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers 2005-2008 of the KTM 640 LC4 Adventure. 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 640 LC4 Adventure 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 640 LC4 Adventure 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.
