Product Description
380 EXC steering stabilizer for your KTM 380 EXC: this page covers the 1998-1999 bikes and shows a complete kit, a mount kit only, a frame bracket and a bar clamp from Scott's Performance. When the 380 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 380 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 380 EXC listing
Scott's lists 2 kit generations for the 380 EXC: 1998-1999, 2000-2002. This page covers 1998-1999. For comparison, the nearest generations: 2000-2002 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 380 EXC, 1998-1999
- Also searched as: 380 EXC stabilizer, 380 EXC steering damper
- Stabilizer: part 4200-00 is the Scott's stabilizer sold separately and is the same for every bike; the bike-specific part is the mount kit.
Fitment
- KTM 380 EXC | 1998-1999 (1998, 1999)
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the 380 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.
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 1998-1999 KTM 380 EXC?
Scott's lists 6 kit options for the 1998-1999 KTM 380 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 380 EXC steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the 1998-1999 KTM 380 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 380 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 380 EXC on this page.
What does a 380 EXC steering stabilizer do?
When the 380 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 380 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 380 EXC?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 1998-1999 KTM 380 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 380 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 380 EXC?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers 1998-1999 of the KTM 380 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 380 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 380 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.
