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    My cousin tried this on his 250sx. I think he had the same result.

    I have seen quads hydroplane out in the dunes before though. I think it was a banshee and he was doing at least 65mph and had sand tires front and rear.

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    i tried it yesterday and i need to get bigger tires.. the puddle is about 20 feet long maybe 23? i hit it in 5th (55-60mph) and around 18 feet my back tires started sinking... i made it but i got soaked.. maybe ill find some 20's to put on the rear and try it agian.

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    well i wouldve duct taped my cam corder to my helment (cant afford a actual helment cam) but thought what if i crash, im down a cam corder... and no one was around... sorry guys.. but till i get bigger tires not doing it again lol

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    i tried tho lol maybe ill get the balls and hit a pond we have 6th pinned and hope for the best lol maybeee

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    trust me i dont have the nerv to do that lol i wouldnt dare try it and risk sinking my trike

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    I've done that on my 250r had a set of taller haulers paddles on and it just glided right across. A little sketchy but awesome feeling!!

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    i found a set of oem tires on craigslist.. gnna try it again soon

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