Product Description
WR500 steering stabilizer choices for Yamaha WR 500 riders (1991-1993): a complete 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 Yamaha WR 500, 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 Yamaha WR 500 (1991-1993)
- 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 WR 500 listing
Scott's lists a single kit generation for the WR 500, so this page covers every model year from 1991 to 1993. 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: Yamaha WR 500, 1991-1993
- Also searched as: WR500 stabilizer, WR 500 stabilizer, WR500 steering damper
- Stabilizer: part 4200-00 is the Scott's stabilizer sold separately and is the same for every bike; the bike-specific part is the mount kit.
Fitment
- Yamaha WR 500 | 1991-1993 (1991, 1992, 1993)
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the WR 500?
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 1991-1993. Part numbers change between generations, so check your model year before you order.
Questions riders ask
Which Scott's steering stabilizer kit fits a Yamaha WR 500?
Scott's lists 3 kit options for the Yamaha WR 500 (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 WR500 steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the Yamaha WR 500 (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 WR500 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 Yamaha WR 500 on this page.
What does a WR500 steering stabilizer do?
Mounted just above the bar clamp on the Yamaha WR 500, it works against head shake and the sudden jolt that follows a hidden root or rock.
Is the Scott's stabilizer for the WR500 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 Yamaha WR 500?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the Yamaha WR 500, the mount kit only part: DM-4551-00.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my Yamaha WR 500?
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 Yamaha WR 500?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers all years of the Yamaha WR 500. 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 WR500 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 WR500 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.
