Gothamist: Spontaneous Combustion and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

willthethrill

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:35:55 -0500

I was walking by when the bike first starting smoking - the owner was desperately trying put out the fire with her tiny water bottle, but quickly realized that wasn't going to work. My favorite part of the whole affair: four traffic cops were RIGHT around the corner idly chatting. When I informed them a motorcycle was on fire right beside them, one of them commented "Wow, I thought I smelt something burning!"

nicemarmot

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:04:14 -0500

I've seen motorcycles that appeared to be the victims of arson before. It would be odd in the middle of the day, though.

Toby von Meistersinger

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:50:39 -0500

Hopefully it isn't insured by AIG.

zodak

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:06:21 -0500

i think that bike belongs to daniel ketch