Product Description
125 MXC steering stabilizer finder for the 1996-1997 KTM 125 MXC: a complete kit, a mount kit only and a bar clamp are listed below with their Scott's part numbers. When the 125 MXC'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) 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 KTM 125 MXC (1996-1997)
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-4551-00 | requires 2 small welds | about 3.5 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 125 MXC listing
Scott's lists 3 kit generations for the 125 MXC: 1996-1997, 1998-1999, 2000-2005. This page covers 1996-1997. For comparison, the nearest generations: 1998-1999 uses DS-4551-00; 2000-2005 uses DS-4551-00. Scott's fitment notes for this bike: requires 2 small welds. 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.
Technical Details
- Fits: KTM 125 MXC, 1996-1997
- Also searched as: 125 MXC stabilizer, 125 MXC 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
- KTM 125 MXC | 1996-1997 (1996, 1997)
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the 125 MXC?
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 1996-1997 KTM 125 MXC?
Scott's lists 3 kit options for the 1996-1997 KTM 125 MXC. 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 125 MXC steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the 1996-1997 KTM 125 MXC:
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-4551-00
- 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 125 MXC 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 1996-1997 KTM 125 MXC on this page.
What does a 125 MXC steering stabilizer do?
When the 125 MXC'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 125 MXC 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 1996-1997 KTM 125 MXC?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 1996-1997 KTM 125 MXC, the mount kit only part: DM-4551-00.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my KTM 125 MXC?
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 KTM 125 MXC?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers 1996-1997 of the KTM 125 MXC. 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 125 MXC 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 125 MXC 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.
