Product Description
YZ450F steering stabilizer choices for Yamaha YZ 450F riders (2003): a complete kit, a triple clamp kit, a mount kit only, a frame bracket and a bar clamp. Every option below comes from Scott's own fitment list for this bike. A steering stabilizer does for the YZ 450F's handlebars what a shock does for the wheels: it controls fast movement with oil and valving you can adjust. 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-6260 (about 3.5 lb) and the weld-on triple clamp kit is part DT-9204-4551 (about 7.5 lb); 7 more options are listed below.
Kit options for the Yamaha YZ 450F (2003)
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-4551-00 | requires 2 small welds | about 3.5 lb
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-6260 | about 3.5 lb
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer (Weld-on kit) | part DT-9204-4551 | price includes Billet Triple clamp | about 7.5 lb
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer | part DT-9204-6260 | price includes Billet Triple clamp | about 7.5 lb
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - with Triple Clamp | part DT-SUB-6236-03 | price includes Billet Triple Clamp | about 4.5 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-6260 | about 2 lb
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt on Sub mount) | part FBD-6236 | sub mount style / under the bars | about 0.5 lb
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Top mount) | part FBD-6260 | about 0.45 lb
- Bar Clamp only | no part number listed
About this YZ 450F listing
Scott's lists 10 kit generations for the YZ 450F: 2003, 2004-2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010-2013, 2014-2015, 2016-2017, 2018-2022. This page covers 2003. For comparison, the nearest generations: 2004-2005 uses DS-4551-00; 2006 uses DS-7365; 2007 uses DS-7365. Scott's fitment notes for this bike: requires 2 small welds; price includes Billet Triple clamp; price includes Billet Triple Clamp. This page offers weld-on, top mount, sub mount mounting.
Technical Details
- Fits: Yamaha YZ 450F, 2003
- Also searched as: YZ450F stabilizer, YZ 450F stabilizer, YZ450F 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 YZ 450F | 2003
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the YZ 450F?
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.
Will it fit my handlebars?
Check the bar diameter and the crossbar on your YZ 450F. Scott's says some bikes need different bars when the crossbar sits too low.
Questions riders ask
Which Scott's steering stabilizer kit fits a 2003 Yamaha YZ 450F?
Scott's lists 10 kit options for the 2003 Yamaha YZ 450F. 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 YZ450F steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the 2003 Yamaha YZ 450F:
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-4551-00
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-6260
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer (Weld-on kit): part DT-9204-4551
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer: part DT-9204-6260
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - with Triple Clamp: part DT-SUB-6236-03
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only: part DM-4551-00
3 more kit options with part numbers are listed in the Kit menu on this page.
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 YZ450F 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 Yamaha YZ 450F on this page.
What does a YZ450F steering stabilizer do?
A steering stabilizer does for the YZ 450F's handlebars what a shock does for the wheels: it controls fast movement with oil and valving you can adjust.
Is the Scott's stabilizer for the YZ450F 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 Yamaha YZ 450F?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 2003 Yamaha YZ 450F, the mount kit only parts: DM-4551-00, DM-6260.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my Yamaha YZ 450F?
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 YZ 450F?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers 2003 of the Yamaha YZ 450F. 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 YZ450F 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 YZ450F 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.
