Zuma rear wheel locked after overhaul

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I've discovered this about air filter boxes: if you blast the rubber elbow joint with a hairdryer on its hottest setting for like 30 seconds, you will soften it up nicely and it will slip over the port on the carb oh so easily! Someone borrowed mine which is the only reason I haven't tried this with the reed valve joint yet. The dude is supposed to be bringing it back tomorrow. It makes a HUGE difference, and everyone working with scooters or motorcycles of cars should practice this tip! Heat that bugger up first! (er, but don't use flame to do it, for what might be obvious reasons).