Product Description
250 MXC steering stabilizer choices for KTM 250 MXC riders (1987-1997): a complete kit, a mount kit only and a bar clamp. Every option below comes from Scott's own fitment list for this bike. It is a small hydraulic damper at the steering head of your 250 MXC: oil moves through adjustable valving, so hard hits are taken out of the bars before they reach your hands. 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 MXC (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 MXC listing
Scott's lists 3 kit generations for the 250 MXC: 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 MXC, 1987-1997
- Also searched as: 250 MXC stabilizer, 250 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 250 MXC | 1987-1997
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the 250 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 new triple clamps?
Sub mount kits are listed for use with the original triple clamps on the 250 MXC. Triple clamp kits include a new clamp as part of the kit.
Questions riders ask
Which Scott's steering stabilizer kit fits a 1987-1997 KTM 250 MXC?
Scott's lists 3 kit options for the 1987-1997 KTM 250 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 250 MXC steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the 1987-1997 KTM 250 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 250 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 1987-1997 KTM 250 MXC on this page.
What does a 250 MXC steering stabilizer do?
It is a small hydraulic damper at the steering head of your 250 MXC: oil moves through adjustable valving, so hard hits are taken out of the bars before they reach your hands.
Is the Scott's stabilizer for the 250 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 1987-1997 KTM 250 MXC?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 1987-1997 KTM 250 MXC, the mount kit only part: DM-4551-00.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my KTM 250 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 250 MXC?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers 1987-1997 of the KTM 250 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 250 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 250 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.
