Product Description
YZ125 steering stabilizer for the 1998 Yamaha YZ 125, with 7 Scott's Performance kit options on this page: a complete kit, a mount kit only, a frame bracket and a bar clamp. On the YZ 125, the stabilizer mounts at the steering head and slows fast left to right movement of the bars, the shake you feel when a rock, rut or whoop tries to turn the front wheel. 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); 4 more options are listed below.
Kit options for the Yamaha YZ 125 (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
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt on Sub mount) | part FBD-6236 | sub mount style / under the bars | about 0.5 lb
- Bar Clamp only | no part number listed
About this YZ 125 listing
Scott's lists 10 kit generations for the YZ 125: 1987-1993, 1994-1995, 1996-1997, 1998, 1999, 2000-2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007-2023. This page covers 1998. For comparison, the nearest generations: 1999 uses DS-4551-00; 1996-1997 uses DS-4551-00; 2000-2003 uses DS-4551-00. Scott's fitment notes for this bike: requires 2 small welds; sub mount style / under the bars. This page offers weld-on, bolt-on, top mount, sub mount mounting.
Technical Details
- Fits: Yamaha YZ 125, 1998
- Also searched as: YZ125 stabilizer, YZ 125 stabilizer, YZ125 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
- Yamaha YZ 125 | 1998
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the YZ 125?
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 Yamaha YZ 125?
Scott's lists 7 kit options for the 1998 Yamaha YZ 125. 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 YZ125 steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the 1998 Yamaha YZ 125:
- 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
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt on Sub mount): part FBD-6236
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 YZ125 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 YZ 125 on this page.
What does a YZ125 steering stabilizer do?
On the YZ 125, the stabilizer mounts at the steering head and slows fast left to right movement of the bars, the shake you feel when a rock, rut or whoop tries to turn the front wheel.
Is the Scott's stabilizer for the YZ125 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 YZ 125?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 1998 Yamaha YZ 125, 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 YZ 125?
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 YZ 125?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers 1998 of the Yamaha YZ 125. 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 YZ125 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 YZ125 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.
