Product Description
300 EXC steering stabilizer finder for the 1998-1999 KTM 300 EXC: a complete kit, a mount kit only, a frame bracket and a bar clamp are listed below with their Scott's part numbers. When the 300 EXC'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), 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 300 EXC (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 300 EXC listing
Scott's lists 3 kit generations for the 300 EXC: 1990-1997, 1998-1999, 2000-2005. This page covers 1998-1999. For comparison, the nearest generations: 2000-2005 uses DS-4551-00; 1990-1997 uses DS-4551-00. Scott's fitment notes for this bike: requires 2 small welds; std mount style / above the bars. 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: KTM 300 EXC, 1998-1999
- Also searched as: 300 EXC stabilizer, 300 EXC 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 300 EXC | 1998-1999 (1998, 1999)
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the 300 EXC?
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.
Will it fit my handlebars?
Check the bar diameter and the crossbar on your 300 EXC. Scott's says some bikes need different bars when the crossbar sits too low.
Questions riders ask
Which Scott's steering stabilizer kit fits a 1998-1999 KTM 300 EXC?
Scott's lists 6 kit options for the 1998-1999 KTM 300 EXC. 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 300 EXC steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the 1998-1999 KTM 300 EXC:
- 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 300 EXC 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 300 EXC on this page.
What does a 300 EXC steering stabilizer do?
When the 300 EXC'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 300 EXC 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 300 EXC?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 1998-1999 KTM 300 EXC, 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 300 EXC?
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 300 EXC?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers 1998-1999 of the KTM 300 EXC. 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 300 EXC 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 300 EXC 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.
