Product Description
YZ85LW steering stabilizer from Scott's Performance, listed here for the 2022-2023 Yamaha YZ 85 LW with a complete kit, a triple clamp kit, a mount kit only, a frame bracket and a bar clamp. A steering stabilizer does for the YZ 85 LW'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 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 85 LW (2022-2023)
- 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 | price includes Billet Triple clamp | 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 85 LW listing
Scott's lists a single kit generation for the YZ 85 LW, so this page covers every model year from 2022 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; price includes Billet Triple clamp. 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 85 LW, 2022-2023
- Also searched as: YZ85LW stabilizer, YZ 85 LW stabilizer, YZ85LW 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
- Yamaha YZ 85 LW | 2022-2023 (2022, 2023)
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the YZ 85 LW?
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 85 LW?
Scott's lists 7 kit options for the Yamaha YZ 85 LW (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 YZ85LW steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the Yamaha YZ 85 LW (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 YZ85LW 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 85 LW on this page.
What does a YZ85LW steering stabilizer do?
A steering stabilizer does for the YZ 85 LW'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 YZ85LW 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 85 LW?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the Yamaha YZ 85 LW, 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 85 LW?
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 85 LW?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers all years of the Yamaha YZ 85 LW. 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 YZ85LW 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 YZ85LW 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.
