That is a fine scooter. I like how simple it is.
Parrish, I rode a phoenix and hated it so 82.5 on a normal deck = still bad.
The onion isn't a normal deck.
Use a monkey wrench/pipe wrench, clamp the tip of the flexy hard and bend it. It's not rocket science. You are man, use tools.
AND YOU DO NOT HAVE A PRROROOROOBBBLOMM
http://megacheaphardware.com.au/images/12ich%20pliers.JPG
this is better/what i use.
oh and you can find them like anywhere. and they fit more than one thing - convenience..