Tips for reinstalling air box and Carbs???

[hillhopper]

Just looked at the problem again. The center down tube is straddled by the intake boots, so the engine tipping is not involved. I'm musing over two other items for clearance, both related to the braking system, before resigning to disassemble the monoshock...

[melton1313]

I've been struggling with getting my air box on because the rubbers are screwed. I'm going to get some new ones eventually but I'd like to get this thing running NOW. I put the rubbers in the oven for a few minutes at the lowest temperature but it only made my oven smell bad. My wife is going to be ****ed when she gets home. Guess I can't blame that one on the cats.

[Escobarclan]

i'm new to bikes but i've worked on my share of engines.

only heat rubber parts to get them to conform to a shape or for tight clearances, as for getting them to fit on to something, use motor oil for lube and work on, if the rubber bends too easily (i.e. collapses or buckles) put them in the fridge to make them more rigid, be wary of water, it makes anything rubber swell. hope this helps.