Product Description
250 SX steering stabilizer from Scott's Performance, listed here for the 1998-1999 KTM 250 SX with a complete kit, a mount kit only, a frame bracket and a bar clamp. On the 250 SX, the stabilizer mounts at the steering head and slows fast left to right movement of the bars, the shake you feel when a rock, rut or whoop tries to turn the front wheel. 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-5965 (about 3.5 lb) and the weld-on mount kit only is part DM-4551-00 (about 1.5 lb); 3 more options are listed below.
Kit options for the KTM 250 SX (1998-1999)
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-4551-00 | requires 2 small welds | about 3.5 lb
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete - solid type | part DS-5965 | about 3.5 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-5965 | about 2 lb
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Top mount) | part FBD-5965 | std mount style / above the bars | about 0.5 lb
- Bar Clamp only | no part number listed
About this 250 SX listing
Scott's lists 14 kit generations for the 250 SX: 1990-1997, 1998-1999, 2000-2002, 2003, 2004, 2005-2006, 2007-2009, 2010-2011, 2012-2015, 2016, 2017-2018, 2019, 2020-2022, 2023-2027. This page covers 1998-1999. For comparison, the nearest generations: 2000-2002 uses DS-4551-00; 2003 uses DS-4551-00; 2004 uses DS-4551-00. Scott's fitment notes for this bike: requires 2 small welds; std mount style / above the bars. This page offers weld-on, top mount mounting.
Technical Details
- Fits: KTM 250 SX, 1998-1999
- Also searched as: 250 SX stabilizer, 250 SX steering damper
- Stabilizer: on every bike Scott's lists, the stabilizer is part 4200-00. Mount and complete kits are what differ.
Fitment
- KTM 250 SX | 1998-1999 (1998, 1999)
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the 250 SX?
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 SX. Triple clamp kits include a new clamp as part of the kit.
Questions riders ask
Which Scott's steering stabilizer kit fits a 1998-1999 KTM 250 SX?
Scott's lists 6 kit options for the 1998-1999 KTM 250 SX. 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 SX steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the 1998-1999 KTM 250 SX:
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-4551-00
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete - solid type: part DS-5965
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only: part DM-4551-00
- Top Mount - Mount Kit Only: part DM-5965
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Top mount): part FBD-5965
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 SX 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 1998-1999 KTM 250 SX on this page.
What does a 250 SX steering stabilizer do?
On the 250 SX, the stabilizer mounts at the steering head and slows fast left to right movement of the bars, the shake you feel when a rock, rut or whoop tries to turn the front wheel.
Is the Scott's stabilizer for the 250 SX 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 1998-1999 KTM 250 SX?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 1998-1999 KTM 250 SX, the mount kit only parts: DM-4551-00, DM-5965.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my KTM 250 SX?
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 SX?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers 1998-1999 of the KTM 250 SX. 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 SX 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 SX 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.
