Product Description
YZ 250 steering stabilizer kits for the 1998-1999 Yamaha YZ 250: Scott's Performance lists a complete kit, a triple clamp kit, a mount kit only, a frame bracket and a bar clamp for this bike, so you can buy the whole setup or only the parts you need. Yamaha YZ 250 riders fit a steering stabilizer to calm head shake in whoops, ruts and rocky sections without changing anything else on the bike. For these years the weld-on complete kit is part DS-4551-00 (about 3.5 lb), the top mount complete kit is part DS-6260 (about 3.5 lb) and the sub mount triple clamp kit is part DT-SUB-6236-03 (about 4.5 lb); 5 more options are listed below.
Kit options for the Yamaha YZ 250 (1998-1999)
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-4551-00 | requires 2 small welds | about 3.5 lb
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-6260 | about 3.5 lb
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - with Triple Clamp | part DT-SUB-6236-03 | price includes Billet Triple Clamp | about 4.5 lb
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only | part DM-4551-00 | requires 2 small welds | about 1.5 lb
- Top Mount - Mount Kit Only | part DM-6260 | about 2 lb
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt on Sub mount) | part FBD-6236 | sub mount style / under the bars | about 0.5 lb
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Top mount) | part FBD-6260 | about 0.45 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 1998-1999. For comparison, the nearest generations: 1996-1997 uses DS-4551-00; 2000-2003 uses DS-4551-00; 1994-1995 uses DS-4551-00. Scott's fitment notes for this bike: requires 2 small welds; price includes Billet Triple Clamp; sub mount style / under the bars. This page offers weld-on, top mount, sub mount mounting.
Technical Details
- Fits: Yamaha YZ 250, 1998-1999
- 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 | 1998-1999 (1998, 1999)
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 new triple clamps?
Sub mount kits are listed for use with the original triple clamps on the YZ 250. Triple clamp kits include a new clamp as part of the kit.
Questions riders ask
Which Scott's steering stabilizer kit fits a 1998-1999 Yamaha YZ 250?
Scott's lists 8 kit options for the 1998-1999 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 1998-1999 Yamaha YZ 250:
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-4551-00
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-6260
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - with Triple Clamp: part DT-SUB-6236-03
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only: part DM-4551-00
- Top Mount - Mount Kit Only: part DM-6260
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt on Sub mount): part FBD-6236
1 more kit options with part numbers are listed in the Kit menu on this page.
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 1998-1999 Yamaha YZ 250 on this page.
What does a YZ 250 steering stabilizer do?
Yamaha YZ 250 riders fit a steering stabilizer to calm head shake in whoops, ruts and rocky sections without changing anything else on the bike.
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 1998-1999 Yamaha YZ 250?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 1998-1999 Yamaha YZ 250, the mount kit only parts: DM-4551-00, DM-6260.
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 1998-1999 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.
