Help needed on dropper post install

[Krisj]

Hi I’m in need of a bit help regarding the install of a dropper post on my wife’s ktm lycan. I’ve checked the web out and can find nothing on how to install a dropper post.
I’d prefer to fit a reverb stealth if possible
If the task is not too labour intense.
Or it may have to be a standard reverb.
Any help would be appreciated cheers

 

[ccrdave]

is the cable internal or external? if external you cant fit a stealth post, if internal you have to get the cable through the frame and if its a reverb you will need to remove the drop lever and probably do a bleed when you put it back on

 

[eFat]

Which bike is it exactly? On the current FS it goes through the top tube as the saddle tube is cut for the rear shock.

 

[Krisj]

is the cable internal or external? if external you cant fit a stealth post, if internal you have to get the cable through the frame and if its a reverb you will need to remove the drop lever and probably do a bleed when you put it back on

Thanks Dave I know about the bleed and set up as I’ve got the stealth reverb on my Levo which I might add was easy to install , I’m struggling with the internally routing on the ktm, I can’t find any info on this on the net how to do this.

 

[Krisj]

Which bike is it exactly? On the current FS it goes through the top tube as the saddle tube is cut for the rear shock.

Thanks for reply it’s a 2017 macina Lycan 271

 

[ccrdave]

far as I can see from pictures it is as @eFat says routing looks to be in the top tube but I wouldnt think that would be any more difficult to fit than if it were in the down tube,

 

[eFat]

There is no way to go down with the shock.

 

[Krisj]

Thanks guys do you see my problem the cable in the stealth in theory would drop where the shocker is , but the cable would be out of the top tube.?

 

[eFat]

You have already bought the Stealth? Any possibility to exchange it for the other version? It will not work here.

 

[Krisj]

You have already bought the Stealth? Any possibility to exchange it for the other version? It will not work here.

No matey thankfully I’ve not purchased any yet , so it’s back to the drawing board ??

 

[ccrdave]

have a look at the brand x ones on chainreaction they are cheap, work really well and they do a non stealth version

 

[eFat]

KTM uses the KS LEV DX 100mm so it would be a safe bet. (I have one in 150mm and it works well)

You should measure the max possible length in the tube to see which model can fit.

 

[RichP]

have a look at the brand x ones on chainreaction they are cheap, work really well and they do a non stealth version

Agreed there, best dropper I’ve owned, and I’ve had Reverbs and Giant std droppers. At half the price of a Reverb, without any of the bleeding faf, its a no brainier for me!