Product Description
RM250 steering stabilizer finder for the 2006-2008 Suzuki RM 250: a complete kit, a triple clamp kit, a mount kit only and a bar clamp are listed below with their Scott's part numbers. When the RM 250'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 sub mount complete kit is part DS-SUB-4558-10 (about 3.5 lb) and the weld-on triple clamp kit is part DT-2010-4551; 4 more options are listed below.
Kit options for the Suzuki RM 250 (2006-2008)
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-4551-00 | requires 2 small welds | about 3.5 lb
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - when using original triple clamps | part DS-SUB-4558-10 | about 3.5 lb
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer (weld-on kit) | part DT-2010-4551 | price includes Billet Triple clamp
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - with Triple Clamp | part DT-SUB-4558-10 | weld on kit/ includes Triple clamp
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only | part DM-4551-00 | requires 2 small welds | about 1.5 lb
- Bar Clamp only | no part number listed
- SUB Mount - Mount kit Only - when using original triple clamps | part DM-SUB-4558-10 | about 3.5 lb
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 2006-2008. For comparison, the nearest generations: 2004-2005 uses DS-4551-00; 2002-2003 uses DS-4551-00; 1991-2001 uses DS-4551-00. Scott's fitment notes for this bike: requires 2 small welds; price includes Billet Triple clamp; weld on kit/ includes Triple clamp. 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, sub mount mounting.
Technical Details
- Fits: Suzuki RM 250, 2006-2008
- 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 | 2006-2008 (2006, 2007, 2008)
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.
Is this the right kit for my year?
This page covers 2006-2008. Part numbers change between generations, so check your model year before you order.
Questions riders ask
Which Scott's steering stabilizer kit fits a 2006-2008 Suzuki RM 250?
Scott's lists 7 kit options for the 2006-2008 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 2006-2008 Suzuki RM 250:
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-4551-00
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - when using original triple clamps: part DS-SUB-4558-10
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer (weld-on kit): part DT-2010-4551
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - with Triple Clamp: part DT-SUB-4558-10
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only: part DM-4551-00
- SUB Mount - Mount kit Only - when using original triple clamps: part DM-SUB-4558-10
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 2006-2008 Suzuki RM 250 on this page.
What does a RM250 steering stabilizer do?
When the RM 250'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 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 2006-2008 Suzuki RM 250?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 2006-2008 Suzuki RM 250, the mount kit only parts: DM-4551-00, DM-SUB-4558-10.
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 2006-2008 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.