Product Description
YZ85 steering stabilizer finder for the 2002-2018 Yamaha YZ 85: a complete kit, a triple clamp kit, a mount kit only and a bar clamp are listed below with their Scott's part numbers. When the YZ 85'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 weld-on triple clamp kit is part DT-9209-4551 (about 7.5 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 YZ 85 (2002-2018)
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-4551-00 | requires 2 small welds | 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
- Bar Clamp only | no part number listed
About this YZ 85 listing
Scott's lists 2 kit generations for the YZ 85: 2002-2018, 2019-2023. This page covers 2002-2018. For comparison, the nearest generations: 2019-2023 uses DS-4551-00. Scott's fitment notes for this bike: requires 2 small welds; price includes Billet Triple clamp.
Technical Details
- Fits: Yamaha YZ 85, 2002-2018
- Also searched as: YZ85 stabilizer, YZ 85 stabilizer, YZ85 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 85 | 2002-2018
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the YZ 85?
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 2002-2018 Yamaha YZ 85?
Scott's lists 4 kit options for the 2002-2018 Yamaha YZ 85. 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 YZ85 steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the 2002-2018 Yamaha YZ 85:
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-4551-00
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer (weld-on kit): part DT-9209-4551
- 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 YZ85 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 2002-2018 Yamaha YZ 85 on this page.
What does a YZ85 steering stabilizer do?
When the YZ 85'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 YZ85 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 2002-2018 Yamaha YZ 85?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 2002-2018 Yamaha YZ 85, the mount kit only part: DM-4551-00.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my Yamaha YZ 85?
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?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers 2002-2018 of the Yamaha YZ 85. 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 YZ85 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 YZ85 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.
