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Offline ken farr

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Leaking air cushion
« on: December 21, 2021, 12:03:01 PM »
Hello all:

  I have a Wild Ass air cushion, very similar to an Air Hawk, and I have some small leaks around the edges of the neoprene bladder (seat).
  Any ideas on how to seal this up?  I was thinking some form of a wet suit contact cement, so before I delve into that, I thought I would
  tap the collective and see what anyone else has to say.

Thank you in advance

kjf

( the seat is on my 06 B1100...Guzzi content)
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Offline Tom

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Re: Leaking air cushion
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2021, 12:45:23 PM »
Slime???   :grin:  If it works on a car tire....why not??? 
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Re: Leaking air cushion
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2021, 12:52:18 PM »
You need a neoprene repair kit. Just like a tube repair patch but for neoprene. Do a search and you will find what you need. Something like this:
https://www.secretspot.co.uk/wetsuits-wetsuit-accessories/wetsuit-care-repair/c-skins-neoprene-repair-kit__717?currency=GBP&chosenAttribute=22331&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5eS2rcf19AIV0u7tCh050gkkEAQYAiABEgJYT_D_BwE

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Re: Leaking air cushion
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2021, 01:52:57 PM »
The original manufacturer of the Airhawk was ROHO from Bellville, Ill. made for pressure relief in wheelchair seating. (former profession) ROHO makes a repair kit. Amazon has them for $10.06. Just search ROHO repair kit. I had a desk drawer 1/2 full of the at one time - not anymore  :laugh:

Here's one for $3.64.  https://www.allegromedical.com/products/roho-rubber-repair-patch-kit-rubber-repair-patch-kit/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAk4aOBhCTARIsAFWFP9EdkTDQnuMFYZvee79fhDY
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Re: Leaking air cushion
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2021, 03:05:02 PM »
I had an older Airhawk knockoff with a number of small age-related leaks. After several attempts to stop them with various super glues, someone recommended trying Flex Seal (As Seen On TV!), the supposed miracle leak stopper. Bought a spray can and shot 2 full coats on the bladder, letting it dry overnight between coats, and all the leaks were stopped. Try it, can't hurt.
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Re: Leaking air cushion
« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2021, 03:16:28 PM »
You could mix Fix a flat and miracle grow and see what happens. You could fix the leak and get a bigger cushion. From what I hear it also works for a Viagra substitute. Called FLAT MIRACLE!  :grin:
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Re: Leaking air cushion
« Reply #6 on: December 21, 2021, 04:26:23 PM »
If it s in the seam, replace and have a permanent fix.

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