Product Description
YZ65 steering stabilizer from Scott's Performance, listed here for the 2018-2023 Yamaha YZ 65 with a complete kit, a triple clamp kit, a mount kit only, a frame bracket and a bar clamp. When the YZ 65's front wheel hits something and the bars try to snap sideways, the damper resists that fast movement. For these years the weld-on complete kit is part DS-4551-00 (about 3.5 lb), the sub mount complete kit is part DS-SUB-5527 (about 3.5 lb) and the weld-on triple clamp kit is part DT-9209-4551 (about 7.5 lb); 4 more options are listed below.
Kit options for the Yamaha YZ 65 (2018-2023)
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-4551-00 | requires 2 small welds | about 3.5 lb
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - when using original triple clamp | part DS-SUB-5527 | about 3.5 lb
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer (weld-on kit) | part DT-9209-4551 | about 7.5 lb
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only | part DM-4551-00 | requires 2 small welds | about 1.5 lb
- SUB Mount - Mount Kit Only - when using original triple clamps | part DM-SUB-5527 | about 3.5 lb
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Sub mount) | part FBD-5527 | about 0.5 lb
- Bar Clamp only | no part number listed
About this YZ 65 listing
Scott's lists a single kit generation for the YZ 65, so this page covers every model year from 2018 to 2023. The part numbers on this page are DS-4551-00, DS-SUB-5527, DT-9209-4551. Scott's fitment notes for this bike: requires 2 small welds. Part DS-4551-00 is also used on 220 other Scott's models, so check the fit by model year and not by part number alone. This page offers weld-on, sub mount mounting.
Technical Details
- Fits: Yamaha YZ 65, 2018-2023
- Also searched as: YZ65 stabilizer, YZ 65 stabilizer, YZ65 steering damper
- Stabilizer: on every bike Scott's lists, the stabilizer is part 4200-00. Mount and complete kits are what differ.
Fitment
- Yamaha YZ 65 | 2018-2023 (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the YZ 65?
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 Yamaha YZ 65?
Scott's lists 7 kit options for the Yamaha YZ 65 (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 YZ65 steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the Yamaha YZ 65 (all years):
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-4551-00
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - when using original triple clamp: part DS-SUB-5527
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer (weld-on kit): part DT-9209-4551
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only: part DM-4551-00
- SUB Mount - Mount Kit Only - when using original triple clamps: part DM-SUB-5527
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Sub mount): part FBD-5527
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 YZ65 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 YZ 65 on this page.
What does a YZ65 steering stabilizer do?
When the YZ 65's front wheel hits something and the bars try to snap sideways, the damper resists that fast movement.
Is the Scott's stabilizer for the YZ65 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 YZ 65?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the Yamaha YZ 65, the mount kit only parts: DM-4551-00, DM-SUB-5527.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my Yamaha YZ 65?
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 65?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers all years of the Yamaha YZ 65. 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 YZ65 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 YZ65 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.
