fishinJohn Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 This may be a long shot... In Dane county (WI) there is a requirement for all ATV's on the ice to have floats attached and approved by the DNR which most people make themselves and attatch to the racks. I don't have a lot of cash for spending on myself so I am looking at a $100 three wheeler (Kaw 200) and it does not have racks. Any opinions on feasability of attatching floats that will meet approval? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyebjim Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 You may be in luck with that one. I had a yamaha 200 and it floated with just the big tires. it would only stay about 1 or 2 inches above water but it floated... upsidedown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tisosy11 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Most all newer machines will float with just their tires i think...depending on what added gear you half... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perchking Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Not sure about that... I know mine didnt float last fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom7227 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Aren't the 3 wheelers illegal to sell? Big issue with them tipping over and dangerous especially with kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandmannd Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Aren't the 3 wheelers illegal to sell? Big issue with them tipping over and dangerous especially with kids. Doubt it, I see them for sale all the time on Craig's List. They quit making them, but you can still buy used ones. Course, most want almost as much as a decent used four wheeler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymondk Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 i had a honda big red 200 and i tryed to cross a river deer hunting in wyoming i got 3/4 across and the curret took me for a ride i floated for over a 1/2 mile and i am a big guy(250 lbs) i could of floated all day . i know a 4 wheeler will float by its self with the rear wheels up this is what people tpld me that put thiers in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtking Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I took my 04 polaris 700 Twin across some water and was standing on the seat the water was so high and there was no sign of it floating - It was a foot or so from being submerged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapperdirk Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Increase the tire pressure is what I've heard . Traction is not as good then but she will float . My three wheeler has floated a few ponds walking beside it on the beaver dam . TD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonicrunch Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Aren't the 3 wheelers illegal to sell? Big issue with them tipping over and dangerous especially with kids. Nope. Only dealerships cannot sell three wheelers.It's a [PoorWordUsage] shame for racers. A three wheeler could kick a four wheelers butt around a dirt track every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southwest Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Any word on wether a Ranger will float? I have 700 andI don't think it has any chance on floating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperjohn Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Boyancy is a function of displacement(volume), not pressure. Otherwise scuba tanks would float. Imagine finding the correct ratio of boyancy (tire size and added floatation)to weight would be the key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrklean Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 If you really pump your tires up it will float. My buddy has a Honda Rincon with 27 in mud sharks pumped up and with a snorkle will float right across a lake, its pretty cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jltimm Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Them polaris's are over 100lbs heavier than Honda's,Yamaha's,Suzuki's and Kawasaki's. I doubt them tanks would float. They make a good anchor though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrklean Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 isnt that all polaris are good for anchors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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