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Woodbury county | FROZEN BIKE CARBURETOR.....
People often complain about the police, but you rarely hear about the
positive things they do, such as this incident involving a biker and a
frozen carburetor.
Last January on a bitterly cold winter's day, a North Dakota State Trooper
on patrol came upon a motorcyclist who was stalled
by the roadside. The biker was swathed in heavy protective clothing and
wearing a full-face helmet to protect the face from the cold weather.
What's the matter? asked the Trooper
"Carburetor's frozen," was the terse reply.
"Pee on it. That'll thaw it out."
"I can't," said the biker.
"OK, watch me closely and I'll show you." The Trooper unzipped and
promptly warmed the carburetor as promised.
Moments later the bike started and the rider drove off, waving.
A few days later, the local State Troopers’ office received a note of
thanks from the father of the motorcyclist.
It began: "On behalf of my daughter Jill........."
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