Product Description
YZ 250 steering stabilizer choices for Yamaha YZ 250 riders (2005): a complete kit, a triple clamp kit, a mount kit only, a frame bracket and a bar clamp. Every option below comes from Scott's own fitment list for this bike. On the YZ 250, 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 top mount complete kit is part DS-7265 (about 3.5 lb), the triple clamp kit is part DT-9216-7265 (about 7.5 lb) and the sub mount triple clamp kit is part DT-SUB-7236-03 (about 3.5 lb); 4 more options are listed below.
Kit options for the Yamaha YZ 250 (2005)
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-7265 | about 3.5 lb
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer | part DT-9216-7265 | price includes Billet Triple clamp | about 7.5 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
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Top mount) | part FBD-7265 | about 0.5 lb
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on-Sub mount) | part FBD-7236 | sub mount style / under the bars | about 0.5 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 2005. For comparison, the nearest generations: 2004 uses DS-4551-00; 2006-2023 uses DS-7265; 2000-2003 uses DS-4551-00. Scott's fitment notes for this bike: price includes Billet Triple clamp; price includes Billet Triple Clamp; sub mount style / under the bars. This page offers top mount, sub mount mounting.
Technical Details
- Fits: Yamaha YZ 250, 2005
- Also searched as: YZ 250 stabilizer, YZ250 stabilizer, YZ 250 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 250 | 2005
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 2005 Yamaha YZ 250?
Scott's lists 7 kit options for the 2005 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 2005 Yamaha YZ 250:
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-7265
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer: part DT-9216-7265
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - with Triple Clamp: part DT-SUB-7236-03
- Top Mount - Mount Kit Only: part DM-7265
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Top mount): part FBD-7265
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on-Sub mount): part FBD-7236
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 2005 Yamaha YZ 250 on this page.
What does a YZ 250 steering stabilizer do?
On the YZ 250, 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 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 2005 Yamaha YZ 250?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 2005 Yamaha YZ 250, the mount kit only part: DM-7265.
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 2005 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.
