Product Description
KDX200 steering stabilizer for the 1988-1992 Kawasaki KDX 200, with 2 Scott's Performance kit options on this page: a complete kit and a mount kit only. When the KDX 200'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-UM-2530-50 (about 3.5 lb) and the weld-on mount kit only is part DM-UM-2530-50 (about 3 lb).
Kit options for the Kawasaki KDX 200 (1988-1992)
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-UM-2530-50 | about 3.5 lb
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only | part DM-UM-2530-50 | about 3 lb
About this KDX 200 listing
Scott's lists 3 kit generations for the KDX 200: 1988-1992, 1993-1994, 1995-2007. This page covers 1988-1992. The part numbers for these years (DS-UM-2530-50, DM-UM-2530-50) are not used on the other generations, so match your model year before you order. For comparison, the nearest generations: 1993-1994 uses DS-4551-00; 1995-2007 uses DS-4554-00.
Technical Details
- Fits: Kawasaki KDX 200, 1988-1992
- Also searched as: KDX200 stabilizer, KDX 200 stabilizer, KDX200 steering damper
- Stabilizer: part 4200-00 is the Scott's stabilizer sold separately and is the same for every bike; the bike-specific part is the mount kit.
Fitment
- Kawasaki KDX 200 | 1988-1992 (1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992)
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the KDX 200?
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 1988-1992 Kawasaki KDX 200?
Scott's lists 2 kit options for the 1988-1992 Kawasaki KDX 200. 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 KDX200 steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the 1988-1992 Kawasaki KDX 200:
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-UM-2530-50
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only: part DM-UM-2530-50
Does a Scott's KDX200 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 1988-1992 Kawasaki KDX 200 on this page.
What does a KDX200 steering stabilizer do?
When the KDX 200'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 KDX200 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 1988-1992 Kawasaki KDX 200?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 1988-1992 Kawasaki KDX 200, the mount kit only part: DM-UM-2530-50.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my Kawasaki KDX 200?
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 Kawasaki KDX 200?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers 1988-1992 of the Kawasaki KDX 200. 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 KDX200 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 KDX200 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.
