The stabiliser itself must be mounted over the centreline of steering stem or pivot point of the forks on a motorcycle, unless you are using linkage that accomplishes the same goal. When ordering a stabiliser only, it will normally come with no link-arm. When ordering a mount kit for your bike and a Steering Damper we provide the correct link arm.
Some applications require different lengths and shapes of linkarms due to physical hurdles and depending on the clearances for your particular application.
Please note: You will require a mount kit - you can mount above the bar (Top mount) or below the bar (sub mount).
KEY FEATURES:
- Three fully adjustable circuits.
- Has an adjustable damping control that allows 25 adjustment clicks while riding.
- Allows you to adjust the amount of degrees of damping you want from centreline.
- Has a "High Speed Circuit" designed to absorb those sharp edged jolts.
- Successfully works for every type of off-road application... including Motocross.
- Easily moves from motorcycle to motorcycle in literally seconds.
- It is the only stabiliser that's been around for 25 years and has won every major off-road race including the grueling Baja 1000, 17 times.
- It's the only stabiliser to be tested and endorsed by every leading off-road magazine and personally used by industry leaders.
What is a Scotts Steering Stabiliser?
It is a compact, fully adjustable, hydraulic shock absorbing damper, that mounts to your steering head area right above your handlebar mount. It helps control the natural tendency of the “left to right” front end movements known as “head shake” on a motorcycle. By helping to stabilise the front end of your motorcycle, the rear of the motorcycle will track straighter allowing the rest of your suspension to work the way it was designed to. The result in stabilising the front end means more precise steering also. In addition, the Scotts Steering Stabiliser eliminates that sudden "thrust-effect” of having the handlebars pulled from your hands after unknowingly hitting something unforeseen like rocks, tree roots, rain ruts and potholes. It also helps to minimise rider fatigue and the dreaded “arm-pump” situation that occurs while wrestling the front end of your bike, especially in rougher terrain. Once mounted, it dramatically reduces the unwanted phenomenon known as "Head-shake" that is commonly found on ALL off-road production motorcycles and especially predominant on road bikes once you let off the throttle and the front end dives, causing that “wobble” sensation from increased head angles. This is more predominant now a-days due to the steeper head angles you find on production bikes. It helps keep your motorcycle going straight in the whoops, reduces head shake approaching turns, and smoothes out those rough sections by preventing those handlebar wrenching jolts.
How does it work?
Basically, it operates under the same principle as your front forks or shock, by absorbing the unwanted energy from unexpected impacts via oil being exchanged through valving circuits that the rider controls. Valving inside the unit reacts to the slightest of jolts that are transferred through the forks and crowns of your motorcycle. Internal circuitry and hydraulic valving readjusts the amount of shock that would have been received through your handlebars, helping to keep your motorcycle aimed in the direction you intended it be. The link arm, which connects the stabiliser to the frame, reacts instantaneously, absorbing any unwanted movement. Your suspension was designed to handle the vertical movement of your motorcycle, while the Scotts Stabiliser completes your suspension package by helping to control the unwanted lateral movement.
Where does the Stabiliser work best?
Anywhere there are forces trying to push or pull the front end left to right. If you ride in the desert, our Stabiliser will soon become your best friend. You will find that it almost completely eliminates the head-shake and the instability you get while riding on washboard fire-roads, rocky sections and in high speed sand washes. It helps keep your motorcycle straight in the whoops. In the woods, it's a dream come true. Sharp edged rocks and tree roots that send a shock all the way up to your jawbone are reduced to minor disturbances that allows your suspension to work the way it was intended to. Motocrossers will find the Scotts Stabiliser provides a winning edge by reducing rider fatigue and working with the rider as he/she approaches the end of long Moto. Your bike will track straighter through the stutter bumps, big rollers and sweeping turns while assuring more secured landings at the end of big doubles or tabletops. Road bikes receive the benefits during hard braking, increased high speed stability, and an added point of security after lofting the front end under hard acceleration and setting it back down slightly offline, the front wants to “whip” back straight, this is where the stabiliser will help absorb the energy, helping to keep things under control. We've gone to pain staking lengths to create valving suited specifically for Road bike applications vs. Dirt Bike applications. Road bikes having rebound damping while Dirt bikes have no rebound damping in order to allow quickly for corrective measures during slides. Being infinitely adjustable, there is no reason not to use it. It has no disadvantages!
