Product Description
YZ250X steering stabilizer from Scott's Performance, listed here for the 2016-2023 Yamaha YZ 250X with a complete kit, a triple clamp kit, a mount kit only, a frame bracket and a bar clamp. Yamaha YZ 250X 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 top mount complete kit is part DS-7265 (about 3.5 lb), the sub mount complete kit is part DS-SUB-7236-01 (about 3.5 lb) and the sub mount complete kit is part DS-SUB-7236-01R (about 3.5 lb); 8 more options are listed below.
Kit options for the Yamaha YZ 250X (2016-2023)
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-7265 | about 3.5 lb
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - when using original triple clamps | part DS-SUB-7236-01 | about 3.5 lb
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - rubber type - using original triple clamp | part DS-SUB-7236-01R | about 3.5 lb
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer | part DT-9218-7265 | price includes Billet Triple Clamp | about 7.5 lb
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - with Triple Clamp | part DT-SUB-7236-06 | price includes Billet Triple Clamp | about 4.5 lb
- Top Mount - Mount Kit Only | part DM-7265 | about 2 lb
- SUB Mount - Mount Kit Only - using original triple clamps | part DM-SUB-7236-01 | about 3.5 lb
- SUB Mount - Mount Kit Only - rubber type - using original triple clamps | part DM-SUB-7236-01R | about 3.5 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 this YZ 250X listing
Scott's lists a single kit generation for the YZ 250X, so this page covers every model year from 2016 to 2023. The part numbers on this page are DS-7265, DS-SUB-7236-01, DS-SUB-7236-01R. Scott's fitment notes for this bike: price includes Billet Triple Clamp; sub mount style / under the bars. This page offers top mount, sub mount mounting.
Technical Details
- Fits: Yamaha YZ 250X, 2016-2023
- Also searched as: YZ250X stabilizer, YZ 250X stabilizer, YZ250X 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 250X | 2016-2023 (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the YZ 250X?
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.
Will it fit my handlebars?
Check the bar diameter and the crossbar on your YZ 250X. Scott's says some bikes need different bars when the crossbar sits too low.
Questions riders ask
Which Scott's steering stabilizer kit fits a Yamaha YZ 250X?
Scott's lists 11 kit options for the Yamaha YZ 250X (all years). 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 YZ250X steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the Yamaha YZ 250X (all years):
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-7265
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - when using original triple clamps: part DS-SUB-7236-01
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - rubber type - using original triple clamp: part DS-SUB-7236-01R
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer: part DT-9218-7265
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - with Triple Clamp: part DT-SUB-7236-06
- Top Mount - Mount Kit Only: part DM-7265
4 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 YZ250X 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 Yamaha YZ 250X on this page.
What does a YZ250X steering stabilizer do?
Yamaha YZ 250X 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 YZ250X 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 Yamaha YZ 250X?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the Yamaha YZ 250X, the mount kit only parts: DM-7265, DM-SUB-7236-01, DM-SUB-7236-01R.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my Yamaha YZ 250X?
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 250X?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers all years of the Yamaha YZ 250X. 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 YZ250X 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 YZ250X 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.
