Product Description
DL 650 Vstrom steering stabilizer finder for the 2011 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom: a complete kit and a mount kit only are listed below with their Scott's part numbers. On an adventure bike like the DL 650 V-Strom, knobby tires, ruts and a loaded rear end can set off head shake; a steering stabilizer slows that side to side movement of the bars. For these years the complete kit is part RS-42-0041-40S (about 3.5 lb) and the mount kit only is part RM-42-0041 (about 2 lb).
Kit options for the Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom (2011)
- Stabilizer Kit Complete | part RS-42-0041-40S | about 3.5 lb
- Stabilizer Mount Kit Only | part RM-42-0041 | about 2 lb
About this DL 650 V-Strom listing
Scott's lists 2 kit generations for the DL 650 V-Strom: 2004-2009, 2011. This page covers 2011. For comparison, the nearest generations: 2004-2009 uses RS-42-0041-40S. Part RS-42-0041-40S is also used on 1 other Scott's model, so check the fit by model year and not by part number alone.
Technical Details
- Fits: Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom, 2011
- Also searched as: DL 650 Vstrom stabilizer, DL 650 Vstrom steering damper
- Stabilizer: on every bike Scott's lists, the stabilizer is part 4200-00. Mount and complete kits are what differ.
Fitment
- Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom | 2011
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the DL 650 V-Strom?
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 the stabilizer sold separately?
Yes. The stabilizer on its own is part 4200-00 and fits every Scott's kit; the mount kit decides which bike it fits.
Questions riders ask
Which Scott's steering stabilizer kit fits a 2011 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom?
Scott's lists 2 kit options for the 2011 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom. 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 DL 650 V-Strom steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the 2011 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom:
- Stabilizer Kit Complete: part RS-42-0041-40S
- Stabilizer Mount Kit Only: part RM-42-0041
Does a Scott's DL 650 V-Strom 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 2011 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom on this page.
What does a DL 650 V-Strom steering stabilizer do?
On an adventure bike like the DL 650 V-Strom, knobby tires, ruts and a loaded rear end can set off head shake; a steering stabilizer slows that side to side movement of the bars.
Is the Scott's stabilizer for the DL 650 V-Strom 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 2011 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 2011 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom, the mount kit only part: RM-42-0041.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom?
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 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers 2011 of the Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom. 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 DL 650 V-Strom 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 DL 650 V-Strom 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.
