Product Description
85 SX steering stabilizer choices for KTM 85 SX riders (2003-2012): a complete kit, a triple clamp kit, a mount kit only and a bar clamp. Every option below comes from Scott's own fitment list for this bike. Mounted just above the bar clamp on the KTM 85 SX, it works against head shake and the sudden jolt that follows a hidden root or rock. For these years the weld-on complete kit is part DS-4551-00 (about 3.5 lb), the sub mount complete kit is part DS-SUB-4558-12 (about 3.5 lb) and the sub mount triple clamp kit is part DT-SUB-4558-13 (about 5 lb); 4 more options are listed below.
Kit options for the KTM 85 SX (2003-2012)
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-4551-00 | requires 2 small welds | about 3.5 lb
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - when using original triple clamps | part DS-SUB-4558-12 | this kit requires minor welding | about 3.5 lb
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - with Triple Clamp (Weld on kit) | part DT-SUB-4558-13 | price includes Billet Triple clamp | about 5 lb
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer (weld-on kit) | part DT-9241-4551 | about 7.5 lb
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only | part DM-4551-00 | requires 2 small welds | about 1.5 lb
- SUB Mount - Mount Kit Only - when using original triple clamps | part DM-SUB-4558-12 | this kit requires minor welding | about 3.5 lb
- Bar Clamp only | no part number listed
About this 85 SX listing
Scott's lists 2 kit generations for the 85 SX: 2003-2012, 2013-2027. This page covers 2003-2012. For comparison, the nearest generations: 2013-2027 uses DS-4551-00. Scott's fitment notes for this bike: requires 2 small welds; this kit requires minor welding; 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, sub mount mounting.
Technical Details
- Fits: KTM 85 SX, 2003-2012
- Also searched as: 85 SX stabilizer, 85 SX steering damper
- Stabilizer: on every bike Scott's lists, the stabilizer is part 4200-00. Mount and complete kits are what differ.
Fitment
- KTM 85 SX | 2003-2012
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the 85 SX?
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 2003-2012. Part numbers change between generations, so check your model year before you order.
Questions riders ask
Which Scott's steering stabilizer kit fits a 2003-2012 KTM 85 SX?
Scott's lists 7 kit options for the 2003-2012 KTM 85 SX. 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 85 SX steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the 2003-2012 KTM 85 SX:
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-4551-00
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - when using original triple clamps: part DS-SUB-4558-12
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - with Triple Clamp (Weld on kit): part DT-SUB-4558-13
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer (weld-on kit): part DT-9241-4551
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only: part DM-4551-00
- SUB Mount - Mount Kit Only - when using original triple clamps: part DM-SUB-4558-12
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 85 SX 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 2003-2012 KTM 85 SX on this page.
What does a 85 SX steering stabilizer do?
Mounted just above the bar clamp on the KTM 85 SX, it works against head shake and the sudden jolt that follows a hidden root or rock.
Is the Scott's stabilizer for the 85 SX 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 2003-2012 KTM 85 SX?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 2003-2012 KTM 85 SX, the mount kit only parts: DM-4551-00, DM-SUB-4558-12.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my KTM 85 SX?
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 85 SX?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers 2003-2012 of the KTM 85 SX. 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 85 SX 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 85 SX 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.
