Product Description
RM250 steering stabilizer from Scott's Performance, listed here for the 2002-2003 Suzuki RM 250 with a complete kit, a mount kit only, a frame bracket and a bar clamp. Mounted just above the bar clamp on the Suzuki RM 250, it works against head shake and the sudden jolt that follows a hidden root or rock. 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-5965-02 (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 Suzuki RM 250 (2002-2003)
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-4551-00 | requires 2 small welds | about 3.5 lb
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-5965-02 | 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-5965-02 | about 2 lb
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Top mount) | part FBD-5965-02 | about 0.5 lb
- Bar Clamp only | no part number listed
About this RM 250 listing
Scott's lists 6 kit generations for the RM 250: 1987-1988, 1989-1990, 1991-2001, 2002-2003, 2004-2005, 2006-2008. This page covers 2002-2003. For comparison, the nearest generations: 2004-2005 uses DS-4551-00; 2006-2008 uses DS-4551-00; 1991-2001 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. This page offers weld-on, top mount mounting.
Technical Details
- Fits: Suzuki RM 250, 2002-2003
- Also searched as: RM250 stabilizer, RM 250 stabilizer, RM250 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
- Suzuki RM 250 | 2002-2003 (2002, 2003)
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the RM 250?
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 RM 250. 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 2002-2003 Suzuki RM 250?
Scott's lists 6 kit options for the 2002-2003 Suzuki RM 250. 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 RM250 steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the 2002-2003 Suzuki RM 250:
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-4551-00
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-5965-02
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only: part DM-4551-00
- Top Mount - Mount Kit Only: part DM-5965-02
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Top mount): part FBD-5965-02
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 RM250 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 2002-2003 Suzuki RM 250 on this page.
What does a RM250 steering stabilizer do?
Mounted just above the bar clamp on the Suzuki RM 250, it works against head shake and the sudden jolt that follows a hidden root or rock.
Is the Scott's stabilizer for the RM250 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 2002-2003 Suzuki RM 250?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 2002-2003 Suzuki RM 250, the mount kit only parts: DM-4551-00, DM-5965-02.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my Suzuki RM 250?
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 Suzuki RM 250?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers 2002-2003 of the Suzuki RM 250. 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 RM250 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 RM250 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.
