Product Description
YZ 250 steering stabilizer parts and kits for the 1987-1988 Yamaha YZ 250: the Scott's steering stabilizer, matched to the model years Scott's lists for this bike. A steering stabilizer does for the YZ 250's handlebars what a shock does for the wheels: it controls fast movement with oil and valving you can adjust. For these years the weld-on complete kit is part DS-4554-00 (about 3.5 lb) and the weld-on mount kit only is part DM-4554-00 (about 1.5 lb); 1 more option are listed below.
Kit options for the Yamaha YZ 250 (1987-1988)
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-4554-00 | about 3.5 lb
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only | part DM-4554-00 | about 1.5 lb
- Bar Clamp only | no part number listed | about 0.5 lb
About this YZ 250 listing
Scott's lists 9 kit generations for the YZ 250: 1987-1988, 1989-1993, 1994-1995, 1996-1997, 1998-1999, 2000-2003, 2004, 2005, 2006-2023. This page covers 1987-1988. The part numbers for these years (DS-4554-00, DM-4554-00) are not used on the other generations, so match your model year before you order. For comparison, the nearest generations: 1989-1993 uses DS-4551-00; 1994-1995 uses DS-4551-00; 1996-1997 uses DS-4551-00.
Technical Details
- Fits: Yamaha YZ 250, 1987-1988
- Also searched as: YZ 250 stabilizer, YZ250 stabilizer, YZ 250 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
- Yamaha YZ 250 | 1987-1988 (1987, 1988)
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the YZ 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.
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 1987-1988 Yamaha YZ 250?
Scott's lists 3 kit options for the 1987-1988 Yamaha YZ 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 YZ 250 steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the 1987-1988 Yamaha YZ 250:
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-4554-00
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only: part DM-4554-00
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 YZ 250 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 1987-1988 Yamaha YZ 250 on this page.
What does a YZ 250 steering stabilizer do?
A steering stabilizer does for the YZ 250's handlebars what a shock does for the wheels: it controls fast movement with oil and valving you can adjust.
Is the Scott's stabilizer for the YZ 250 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 1987-1988 Yamaha YZ 250?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 1987-1988 Yamaha YZ 250, the mount kit only part: DM-4554-00.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my Yamaha YZ 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 YZ 250?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers 1987-1988 of the Yamaha YZ 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 YZ 250 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 YZ 250 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.
