js 550 hood seal

[Maxumflux]

does any one know where i could find a hood seal? i have a 22 year old js 550 and the seal is jank. I heard Kawi still makes them? Any one tried it?

 

[Mark44]

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does any one know where i could find a hood seal? i have a 22 year old js 550 and the seal is jank. I heard Kawi still makes them? Any one tried it?

No idea try McMaster Carr.

Mark44

 

[WFO Speedracer]

I have always used the Hydroturf hood seals,some here don't like them but I have never had any issues with them.

 

[Maxumflux]

what about weather strips? for window and door seals?

 

[tnj4life]

You can use scrap hydro turf or something similar and cut strips to glue in the seal area. You wanna build it up however many layers till your hood is nice and tight when you snug down the rubber strap. I don't have pics right now of my 440's but it has something like this and its very water tight.

 

[WildBill69]

blewbyyou.com

 

[WFO Speedracer]

The ones from Hydroturf are only like $15.95 at least thats what I can sell them for.

 

[Super Dee]

I have always used the Hydroturf hood seals,some here don't like them but I have never had any issues with them.

I had a Hydroturf one on my 550 for a good 6 or 7 years without any problems. I know it's still on the ski to this day too.

 

[WildBill69]

hydroturf is what i put on my ski two years ago...still in great shape!!!!:biggrin:

 

[john zigler]

i have an OE kawi one here in stock. ( these are by far better than oan others). these sell for 35.00 + s&h. it is more $$, but IMO well worth it. i too have used / sold the hydro turf ones, and i hate them. it is too soft of a foam, and they just don't last.

zig

 

[Laserman]

I need a gasket, but it's for the Typhoon conversion, and the "hood" is longer than the OEM hood. It almost touches the front nosepiece.

I tried a HYDRO-Turf gasket, but if I put it where the top came down, I ended up about 4" short.

I'm looking through McmASTER -Carr now.....

I'm thinking maybe I can put the gasket on the TOP instead of the usual place.

 

[Maxumflux]

The ones from Hydroturf are only like $15.95 at least thats what I can sell them for.

can you hook me up with one of those or should i just start a new thread for scrap hydro-turf?