Product Description
WR250 steering stabilizer for your Yamaha WR 250: this page covers the 1998 bikes and shows a complete kit, a mount kit only, a frame bracket and a bar clamp from Scott's Performance. When the WR 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 bolt-on complete kit is part DS-5268 (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 Yamaha WR 250 (1998)
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-4551-00 | requires 2 small welds | about 3.5 lb
- Bolt-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-5268 | about 3.5 lb
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only | part DM-4551-00 | requires 2 small welds | about 1.5 lb
- Bolt-On - Mount Kit Only | part DM-5268 | about 2 lb
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Top mount) | part FBD-5268 | about 0.5 lb
- Bar Clamp only | no part number listed
About this WR 250 listing
Scott's lists 3 kit generations for the WR 250: 1989-1993, 1994-1997, 1998. This page covers 1998. For comparison, the nearest generations: 1994-1997 uses DS-4551-00; 1989-1993 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, bolt-on, top mount mounting.
Technical Details
- Fits: Yamaha WR 250, 1998
- Also searched as: WR250 stabilizer, WR 250 stabilizer, WR250 steering damper
- Stabilizer: on every bike Scott's lists, the stabilizer is part 4200-00. Mount and complete kits are what differ.
Fitment
- Yamaha WR 250 | 1998
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the WR 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 WR 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 1998 Yamaha WR 250?
Scott's lists 6 kit options for the 1998 Yamaha WR 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 WR250 steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the 1998 Yamaha WR 250:
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-4551-00
- Bolt-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-5268
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only: part DM-4551-00
- Bolt-On - Mount Kit Only: part DM-5268
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Top mount): part FBD-5268
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 WR250 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 Yamaha WR 250 on this page.
What does a WR250 steering stabilizer do?
When the WR 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 WR250 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 Yamaha WR 250?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 1998 Yamaha WR 250, the mount kit only parts: DM-4551-00, DM-5268.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my Yamaha WR 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 Yamaha WR 250?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers 1998 of the Yamaha WR 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 WR250 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 WR250 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.
