Product Description
RM80 steering stabilizer finder for the 2001 Suzuki RM 80: a complete kit, a mount kit only and a bar clamp are listed below with their Scott's part numbers. Mounted just above the bar clamp on the Suzuki RM 80, 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) 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 Suzuki RM 80 (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 RM 80 listing
Scott's lists a single kit generation for the RM 80, so this page covers every model year from 2001 to 2001. The part numbers on this page are DS-4551-00, DM-4551-00. Scott's fitment notes for this bike: requires 2 small welds.
Technical Details
- Fits: Suzuki RM 80, 2001
- Also searched as: RM80 stabilizer, RM 80 stabilizer, RM80 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
- Suzuki RM 80 | 2001
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the RM 80?
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 Suzuki RM 80?
Scott's lists 3 kit options for the Suzuki RM 80 (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 RM80 steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the Suzuki RM 80 (all years):
- 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 RM80 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 Suzuki RM 80 on this page.
What does a RM80 steering stabilizer do?
Mounted just above the bar clamp on the Suzuki RM 80, it works against head shake and the sudden jolt that follows a hidden root or rock.
Is the Scott's stabilizer for the RM80 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 Suzuki RM 80?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the Suzuki RM 80, the mount kit only part: DM-4551-00.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my Suzuki RM 80?
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 RM 80?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers all years of the Suzuki RM 80. 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 RM80 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 RM80 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.
