Product Description
65 steering stabilizer setup for the 1998-2001 KTM 65, built on the Scott's steering stabilizer, a hydraulic damper. This page lists a complete kit, a mount kit only and a bar clamp, each with its Scott's part number. It is a small hydraulic damper at the steering head of your 65: 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-4551-00 (about 3.5 lb) and the weld-on mount kit only is part DM-4551-00 (about 1.5 lb); 1 more option are listed below.
Kit options for the KTM 65 (1998-2001)
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-4551-00 | requires 2 small welds | about 3.5 lb
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only | part DM-4551-00 | requires 2 small welds | about 1.5 lb
- Bar Clamp only | no part number listed
About this 65 listing
Scott's lists 4 kit generations for the 65: 1998-2001, 2002-2011, 2012-2020, 2021-2023. This page covers 1998-2001. For comparison, the nearest generations: 2002-2011 uses DS-4551-00; 2012-2020 uses DS-5062; 2021-2023 uses DS-5062-01. Scott's fitment notes for this bike: requires 2 small welds.
Technical Details
- Fits: KTM 65, 1998-2001
- Also searched as: 65 stabilizer, 65 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 65 | 1998-2001 (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001)
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the 65?
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.
Do I need new triple clamps?
Sub mount kits are listed for use with the original triple clamps on the 65. Triple clamp kits include a new clamp as part of the kit.
Questions riders ask
Which Scott's steering stabilizer kit fits a 1998-2001 KTM 65?
Scott's lists 3 kit options for the 1998-2001 KTM 65. 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 65 steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the 1998-2001 KTM 65:
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-4551-00
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only: part DM-4551-00
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 65 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 1998-2001 KTM 65 on this page.
What does a 65 steering stabilizer do?
It is a small hydraulic damper at the steering head of your 65: 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 65 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 1998-2001 KTM 65?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 1998-2001 KTM 65, the mount kit only part: DM-4551-00.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my KTM 65?
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 65?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers 1998-2001 of the KTM 65. 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 65 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 65 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.
