Can you add reverse to a 1997 GSX?

[rkkoeb]

Is it possible to add reverse to a 1997 GSX 800?

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

you'd have to give up Trim.

the only 2 strokes w/trim and reverse (that I know of) are the RXs.

 

[rkkoeb]

I would be willing to give up the trim for the reverse.

 

[rkkoeb]

How hard would this be to do?

 

[dgoodwin10]

The installing of the reverse gate is simple- controlling would be the challenge. The only issue I see is having enough travel to move the reverse gate through it's full range of motion. I don't think the stock VTS has enough throw to fully engage reverse. Since I'm not sure how you'd (cleanly) install a factory seadoo reverse handle, it might be cool to use the Yamaha QSTS cable trim system to operate the reverse gate.

 

[snikwad003]

If you don't need trim, and you want reverse why not get/trade for a GTX. All the parts will bolt on except for the lever and cable length. The lever would be the hard part you could shorten the cable

 

[SoloZ06]

I've got all the parts off of a 2000 GTX sitting in my garage if you ever want to give it a shot . I'd let it go for real cheap.