Product Description
690 SM steering stabilizer from Scott's Performance, listed here for the 2007-2008 KTM 690 SM with a complete kit, a mount kit only, a frame bracket and a bar clamp. It is a small hydraulic damper at the steering head of your 690 SM: 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), the top mount complete kit is part DS-5972-00 (about 3.5 lb) and the weld-on mount kit only is part DM-4551-00 (about 1.5 lb); 3 more options are listed below.
Kit options for the KTM 690 SM (2007-2008)
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-4551-00 | requires 2 small welds | about 3.5 lb
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-5972-00 | about 3.5 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-5972-00 | about 2 lb
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Top mount) | part FBD-5972 | about 0.5 lb
- Bar Clamp only | no part number listed
About this 690 SM listing
Scott's lists a single kit generation for the 690 SM, so this page covers every model year from 2007 to 2008. The part numbers on this page are DS-4551-00, DS-5972-00, DM-4551-00. Scott's fitment notes for this bike: requires 2 small welds. 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 mounting.
Technical Details
- Fits: KTM 690 SM, 2007-2008
- Also searched as: 690 SM stabilizer, 690 SM steering damper
- Stabilizer: on every bike Scott's lists, the stabilizer is part 4200-00. Mount and complete kits are what differ.
Fitment
- KTM 690 SM | 2007-2008 (2007, 2008)
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the 690 SM?
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 to drill or weld?
Scott's lists most kits as bolt-on with no welding and offers a weld-on version for tight spaces. Any drilling is noted in the kit options above.
Questions riders ask
Which Scott's steering stabilizer kit fits a KTM 690 SM?
Scott's lists 6 kit options for the KTM 690 SM (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 690 SM steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the KTM 690 SM (all years):
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-4551-00
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-5972-00
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only: part DM-4551-00
- Top Mount - Mount Kit Only: part DM-5972-00
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Top mount): part FBD-5972
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 690 SM 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 690 SM on this page.
What does a 690 SM steering stabilizer do?
It is a small hydraulic damper at the steering head of your 690 SM: 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 690 SM 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 690 SM?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the KTM 690 SM, the mount kit only parts: DM-4551-00, DM-5972-00.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my KTM 690 SM?
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 690 SM?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers all years of the KTM 690 SM. 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 690 SM 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 690 SM 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.
