Product Description
YZ125 steering stabilizer kits for the 2005 Yamaha YZ 125: Scott's Performance lists a complete kit, a triple clamp kit, a mount kit only and a bar clamp for this bike, so you can buy the whole setup or only the parts you need. It is a small hydraulic damper at the steering head of your YZ 125: oil moves through adjustable valving, so hard hits are taken out of the bars before they reach your hands. For these years the top mount complete kit is part DS-7265 (about 3.5 lb), the sub mount triple clamp kit is part DT-SUB-7236-03 (about 3.5 lb) and the top mount mount kit only is part DM-7265 (about 2 lb); 1 more option are listed below.
Kit options for the Yamaha YZ 125 (2005)
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-7265 | about 3.5 lb
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - with Triple Clamp | part DT-SUB-7236-03 | price includes Billet Triple Clamp | about 3.5 lb
- Top Mount - Mount Kit Only | part DM-7265 | about 2 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 2005. For comparison, the nearest generations: 2004 uses DS-4551-00; 2006 uses DS-7265; 2007-2023 uses DS-7265. Scott's fitment notes for this bike: price includes Billet Triple Clamp. Part DS-7265 is also used on 3 other Scott's models, so check the fit by model year and not by part number alone. This page offers top mount, sub mount mounting.
Technical Details
- Fits: Yamaha YZ 125, 2005
- 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 | 2005
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.
Is this the right kit for my year?
This page covers 2005. Part numbers change between generations, so check your model year before you order.
Questions riders ask
Which Scott's steering stabilizer kit fits a 2005 Yamaha YZ 125?
Scott's lists 4 kit options for the 2005 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 2005 Yamaha YZ 125:
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-7265
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - with Triple Clamp: part DT-SUB-7236-03
- Top Mount - Mount Kit Only: part DM-7265
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 2005 Yamaha YZ 125 on this page.
What does a YZ125 steering stabilizer do?
It is a small hydraulic damper at the steering head of your YZ 125: oil moves through adjustable valving, so hard hits are taken out of the bars before they reach your hands.
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 2005 Yamaha YZ 125?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 2005 Yamaha YZ 125, the mount kit only part: DM-7265.
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 2005 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.
