how much and how hard to add reverse to NON reverse RX1?

[pur pony]

I am thinking of buying a friends 03 RX1 with 1400 miles. Only problem is it does not have reverse on it and I really would like reverse. How much and how hard is it to install?

thanks

 

[welterracer]

I think the kits cost about $600 which is alot but well worth it!!

How hard it is depends on your mechanical ability! IF you have worked on stuff like this before.... maybe 3-4hrs!!

 

[RobX-1]

If you want to familiarize yourself with what would be involved with installing the kit, you can go to http://www.totallyamaha.com/ site and then click on Technical Pages on the lefthand side of the page. Then click on Snowmobile Tech. On this page, click the 'Chassis/Rear Suspensions & Drive' link. From there, click the RX-1 Reverse Install link. If you have ever worked with your chain case (i.e. switching gears or chain, draining/changing gear oil, etc.), you should be ok. I was going to have dealer do it but Yamaha would not let them add the reverse kit to my extended warranty so I really didn't see any benefit in letting them do it since I've had gear cases apart on other sleds. I would also agree with Welterracer on the approx. time. That would still allow you to take your time and get all the parts sorted out cuz there are a lot.

As for pricing, you may be able to locate a used kit. Have seen some on this site for sale and heard about others on sale at eBay. Typically, about half the cost of new. Here is a link for one that is being offered in the Classified section...
http://www.rx1.info/viewtopic.php?t=5230

 

[MrSled]

or, here is the quick link. http://www.totallyamaha.com/snowmobiles ... nstall.htm

 

[BETHEVIPER]

i have a used one for sale with 3000mls on it. for 400 shipped. it will take about 2-3 hours to install a used one, another hour if it is new. takes that long to take 100 parts out of 100 bags.
let me know.

 

[race24x]

If you still have that reverse kit I might be interested it says Houlton m I assume that means Maine I am from Augusta.