Product Description
XC250 steering stabilizer finder for the 1997 GasGas XC 250: a complete kit, a mount kit only and a frame bracket are listed below with their Scott's part numbers. Mounted just above the bar clamp on the GasGas XC 250, it works against head shake and the sudden jolt that follows a hidden root or rock. For these years the bolt-on complete kit is part DS-UM-2428-45 (about 3.5 lb) and the bolt-on mount kit only is part DM-UM-2428-45 (about 2 lb); 1 more option are listed below.
Kit options for the GasGas XC 250 (1997)
- Bolt-on - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-UM-2428-45 | about 3.5 lb
- Bolt-on - Mount Kit Only | part DM-UM-2428-45 | about 2 lb
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Top mount) | part FBD-6265 | about 0.5 lb
About this XC 250 listing
Scott's lists 4 kit generations for the XC 250: 1997, 1998-1999, 2000, 2001. This page covers 1997. For comparison, the nearest generations: 1998-1999 uses DS-UM-2428-45; 2000 uses DS-6265; 2001 uses DS-6265. Part DS-UM-2428-45 is also used on 9 other Scott's models, so check the fit by model year and not by part number alone. This page offers bolt-on, top mount mounting.
Technical Details
- Fits: GasGas XC 250, 1997
- Also searched as: XC250 stabilizer, XC 250 stabilizer, XC250 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
- GasGas XC 250 | 1997
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the XC 250?
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 1997 GasGas XC 250?
Scott's lists 3 kit options for the 1997 GasGas XC 250. 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 XC250 steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the 1997 GasGas XC 250:
- Bolt-on - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-UM-2428-45
- Bolt-on - Mount Kit Only: part DM-UM-2428-45
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Top mount): part FBD-6265
Does a Scott's XC250 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 1997 GasGas XC 250 on this page.
What does a XC250 steering stabilizer do?
Mounted just above the bar clamp on the GasGas XC 250, it works against head shake and the sudden jolt that follows a hidden root or rock.
Is the Scott's stabilizer for the XC250 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 1997 GasGas XC 250?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 1997 GasGas XC 250, the mount kit only part: DM-UM-2428-45.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my GasGas XC 250?
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 GasGas XC 250?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers 1997 of the GasGas XC 250. 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 XC250 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 XC250 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.
