Product Description
250 EXC 2STROKE steering stabilizer kits for the 1987-1997 KTM 250 EXC / 2stroke: Scott's Performance lists a complete kit, a mount kit only and a bar clamp for this bike, so you can buy the whole setup or only the parts you need. A steering stabilizer does for the 250 EXC / 2stroke's handlebars what a shock does for the wheels: it controls fast movement with oil and valving you can adjust. 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 250 EXC / 2stroke (1987-1997)
- 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 250 EXC / 2stroke listing
Scott's lists 3 kit generations for the 250 EXC / 2stroke: 1987-1997, 1998-1999, 2000-2005. This page covers 1987-1997. 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 250 EXC / 2stroke, 1987-1997
- Also searched as: 250 EXC 2STROKE stabilizer, 250 EXC 2STROKE 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 250 EXC / 2stroke | 1987-1997
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the 250 EXC / 2stroke?
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.
Is this the right kit for my year?
This page covers 1987-1997. Part numbers change between generations, so check your model year before you order.
Questions riders ask
Which Scott's steering stabilizer kit fits a 1987-1997 KTM 250 EXC / 2stroke?
Scott's lists 3 kit options for the 1987-1997 KTM 250 EXC / 2stroke. 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 250 EXC / 2stroke steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the 1987-1997 KTM 250 EXC / 2stroke:
- 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 250 EXC / 2stroke 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 1987-1997 KTM 250 EXC / 2stroke on this page.
What does a 250 EXC / 2stroke steering stabilizer do?
A steering stabilizer does for the 250 EXC / 2stroke's handlebars what a shock does for the wheels: it controls fast movement with oil and valving you can adjust.
Is the Scott's stabilizer for the 250 EXC / 2stroke 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 1987-1997 KTM 250 EXC / 2stroke?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 1987-1997 KTM 250 EXC / 2stroke, the mount kit only part: DM-4551-00.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my KTM 250 EXC / 2stroke?
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 250 EXC / 2stroke?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers 1987-1997 of the KTM 250 EXC / 2stroke. 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 250 EXC / 2stroke 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 250 EXC / 2stroke 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.
