Product Description
KX250 steering stabilizer finder for the 2002 Kawasaki KX 250: a complete kit, a triple clamp kit, a mount kit only, a frame bracket and a bar clamp are listed below with their Scott's part numbers. Kawasaki KX 250 riders fit a steering stabilizer to calm head shake in whoops, ruts and rocky sections without changing anything else on the bike. For these years the weld-on complete kit is part DS-4551-00 (about 3.5 lb), the top mount complete kit is part DS-6065-KX (about 3.5 lb) and the triple clamp kit is part DT-5627-6065 (about 7.5 lb); 4 more options are listed below.
Kit options for the Kawasaki KX 250 (2002)
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-4551-00 | requires 2 small welds | about 3.5 lb
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-6065-KX | about 3.5 lb
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer | part DT-5627-6065 | 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
- Top Mount - Mount Kit Only | part DM-6065-KX | about 2 lb
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Top mount) | part FBD-6065-KX | about 0.5 lb
- Bar Clamp only | no part number listed
About this KX 250 listing
Scott's lists 10 kit generations for the KX 250: 1986, 1987-1988, 1989-1991, 1992-1995, 1996-1998, 1999-2001, 2002, 2003-2004, 2005-2007, 2008. This page covers 2002. For comparison, the nearest generations: 2003-2004 uses DS-4551-00; 1999-2001 uses DS-4551-00; 2005-2007 uses DS-4551-00. 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, top mount mounting.
Technical Details
- Fits: Kawasaki KX 250, 2002
- Also searched as: KX250 stabilizer, KX 250 stabilizer, KX250 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 KX 250 | 2002
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the KX 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 new triple clamps?
Sub mount kits are listed for use with the original triple clamps on the KX 250. Triple clamp kits include a new clamp as part of the kit.
Questions riders ask
Which Scott's steering stabilizer kit fits a 2002 Kawasaki KX 250?
Scott's lists 7 kit options for the 2002 Kawasaki KX 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 KX250 steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the 2002 Kawasaki KX 250:
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-4551-00
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-6065-KX
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer: part DT-5627-6065
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only: part DM-4551-00
- Top Mount - Mount Kit Only: part DM-6065-KX
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Top mount): part FBD-6065-KX
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 KX250 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 Kawasaki KX 250 on this page.
What does a KX250 steering stabilizer do?
Kawasaki KX 250 riders fit a steering stabilizer to calm head shake in whoops, ruts and rocky sections without changing anything else on the bike.
Is the Scott's stabilizer for the KX250 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 Kawasaki KX 250?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 2002 Kawasaki KX 250, the mount kit only parts: DM-4551-00, DM-6065-KX.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my Kawasaki KX 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 Kawasaki KX 250?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers 2002 of the Kawasaki KX 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 KX250 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 KX250 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.
