Product Description
YZ450F steering stabilizer parts and kits for the 2006 Yamaha YZ 450F: the Scott's steering stabilizer, matched to the model years Scott's lists for this bike. On the YZ 450F, the stabilizer mounts at the steering head and slows fast left to right movement of the bars, the shake you feel when a rock, rut or whoop tries to turn the front wheel. For these years the top mount complete kit is part DS-7365 (about 3.5 lb), the sub mount complete kit is part DS-SUB-7330-00 (about 3.5 lb) and the sub mount complete kit is part DS-SUB-7330-00R (about 3.5 lb); 8 more options are listed below.
Kit options for the Yamaha YZ 450F (2006)
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-7365 | about 3.5 lb
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - when using original triple clamps | part DS-SUB-7330-00 | about 3.5 lb
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - rubber type - using original triple clamp | part DS-SUB-7330-00R | about 3.5 lb
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - with Triple Clamp | part DT-SUB-7330-03 | price includes Billet Triple Clamp | about 3.5 lb
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer | part DT-9218-7365 | price includes Billet Triple clamp | about 7.5 lb
- Top Mount - Mount Kit Only | part DM-7365 | about 2 lb
- SUB Mount - Mount Kit Only - using original triple clamps | part DM-SUB-7330-00 | about 3.5 lb
- SUB Mount - Mount Kit Only - rubber type - using original triple clamps | part DM-SUB-7330-00R | about 3.5 lb
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Top mount) | part FBD-7365 | about 0.56 lb
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on-Sub mount) | part FBD-7330 | sub mount style / under the bars | about 0.5 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 2006. For comparison, the nearest generations: 2007 uses DS-7365; 2004-2005 uses DS-4551-00; 2008 uses DS-4760. Scott's fitment notes for this bike: price includes Billet Triple Clamp; price includes Billet Triple clamp; sub mount style / under the bars. This page offers top mount, sub mount mounting.
Technical Details
- Fits: Yamaha YZ 450F, 2006
- 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 | 2006
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 2006 Yamaha YZ 450F?
Scott's lists 11 kit options for the 2006 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 2006 Yamaha YZ 450F:
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-7365
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - when using original triple clamps: part DS-SUB-7330-00
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - rubber type - using original triple clamp: part DS-SUB-7330-00R
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - with Triple Clamp: part DT-SUB-7330-03
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer: part DT-9218-7365
- Top Mount - Mount Kit Only: part DM-7365
4 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 2006 Yamaha YZ 450F on this page.
What does a YZ450F steering stabilizer do?
On the YZ 450F, the stabilizer mounts at the steering head and slows fast left to right movement of the bars, the shake you feel when a rock, rut or whoop tries to turn the front wheel.
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 2006 Yamaha YZ 450F?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 2006 Yamaha YZ 450F, the mount kit only parts: DM-7365, DM-SUB-7330-00, DM-SUB-7330-00R.
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 2006 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.