It’s that wonderful time of the year again.  Cycleworld’s moto show came earlier on the schedule this year.  The show was noticeably smaller this year, definitely due to the economy and the fact that Buell and KTM weren’t present. But there were still a few nice surprises. I also want to apologize in advance for the blurry pictures; my photography skills are, well, I don’t have any. Coming off of work tired and overcaffeinated didn’t help.

I think we spent most of our time in the Ducati booth, ogling the fine Italian thoroughbreds.  Works of art, each and every one of them.

1198S lit up.

This was just a cool display that Ducati had set up.

1198S Corse edition. The difference between this and an 1198S is the aluminum tank cover, which reduces the bike by exactly 1 kg. And that is it.

The aluminum skin is flawless. Very unique touch.

My favorite Ducati from the show. This Streetfighter S was decked out with the entire accessories catalog and it looked just jaw-dropping rad. There's something infinitely badass about the twin pipes on the side.

Adorned with carbon fiber everywhere, this Streetfighter definitely gave off a don'tFKCUaround feeling. Ducati has hit a home run with the Streetfighter model.

Honda Metropolitan. I couldn't get over how cute/rad this scooter is! You can see Ed felt the same way.

This was in Suzuki's area. It's a Yoshimura exhaust table! Coooool!

Modern Triumph styled to look like a vintage cafe racer. So badass.

This was a demo bike for the "Megaphone exhaust." I lol-ed when I saw the pipe, and then Ed pointed out the sticker and I hee-hawed. This bike would be perfect for promoting Tiger Balm.

It’s rare to see small companies make it out to events like this, so when they make a showing it’s something special. Confederate Motorcycles certainly made their presence felt. They brought out something really special..

Looks comfy, doesn't it?

See-through gas tank!! RAAAAD.

Vintage is beautiful. The yellow is a bit much for me, but it matches with the modern suspension nicely.

BMW’s first supersport S 1000 R was also such a big hit that I couldn’t get a clear shot of it.  I also had a chance to catch the stunt show this year put on by Ducati’s stunt riders, but it was disappointingly short and lacked atmosphere.  I really wish more manufacturers and small companies would’ve come out because variety was sorely lacking.  Come on, seriously, Can-Am?? Also, free swag was at an all-time low.  Free swag is very important.

NORVIN CAFE RACER WITH THE WOW FACTOR

Mick and his show winning Norvin special

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Mick Barton’s Norvin special was one of the stars in the bikes section at the Classic Motor Show, held at the NEC in November 2009, reports Alastair Walker.

Mick had a Norvin when he was a teenager in the 60s, but back then he couldn’t afford to customise the bike with the very best performance parts. So spending the last eight years, `on and off,’ building this ultimate cafe racer Norvin was a real labour of love.

“The hardest part was sourcing an original Vincent engine,” said Mick, “I could have used a re-manufactured motor, but I eventually found a 1955 V-twin and then had it stripped, with bigger valves, hotter cams, low comp pistons fitted, plus GP 32mm carbs and a custom made set of exhaust pipes. The bike really goes well now. I think it’s realised the full potential of the bike, yet sticks with the old cafe racer styling of the 60s.”

Other mods on the bike include Ceriani suspension, many polished and chromed parts, a Yamaha V-Max fly screen and Yamaha TZ spoked wheels. The striking Norvin, finished in Audi orange, took `Best Cafe Racer’ in the concours awards, presented by the Ace Cafe London, at the Classic Motor Show 2009.

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When it comes to amazing motorcycles, theirs not many that can beat the Triumph Street Triple R.
That could be why it’s won the motorcycle of the year 2009.

Triumph Street Triple R

Triumph had a good thing going when it unveiled the sweet Street Triple 675, a pared-down streetfighter version of the beloved Daytona 675 sportbike. The Street Triple’s finest feature is its soul-stirring three-cylinder engine that boasts a broad powerband and a symphonic exhaust note. The motor, re-tuned from the Daytona, has a predictable but powerful output that makes it accessible and unintimidating to riders of all skill levels yet is satisfying for even the saltiest veterans. Comfortable ergos – including a reasonably low seat height – and an eminently toss-able nature made it a staff darling, but we were a little disappointed it had some bargain-minded bits to keep the retail figure low.

But when it comes to getting motorbike insurance, that’s where it starts to become fun.

The Street Triple R is an upgraded version of what has been an astonishing sales success for the Hinckley-based firm. With the waiting list for the standard model only just cleared, the new ‘R’ offers high-spec cycle parts to match the bike’s ability. Oh, and some rather nifty graphics, too.

As such, for an extra £800 or so you get fully adjustable suspension along with stronger radial four-pot brakes, a new seat, Magura handlebars, and… that’s it. You see, improving on perfection is always going to be a tricky business, so let me just say this now: If you’ve got a standard Street Triple on order from Fowlers, don’t worry, I can assure you you will not be disappointed.

But if you’ve got the spare cash, you’ll be over the moon with a Triple R. Stylish and cool, this Triumph still looks like nothing else on the road (apart, of course, from its big brother the Speed Triple). The 675cc motor is completely unchanged from the standard model and that’s a good thing. Lifted from the Daytona and remapped for greater urge in lower revs, it offers the kind of torque you get from a V-twin with the top end rush you get from an inline four while still returning on average 40 to the gallon. The beauty is, it does it all so smoothly. But it’s the 41mm USD forks and piggyback shock from Kayaba, along with the Nissin stoppers that will gain you the extra ‘rispeck’ in the pub car park.

All this sounds great, but as earlier mentioned,  but if your new to riding, then theirs so much more that needs to be brought, including motorbike insurance, helmet, leathers etc, which after looking into this will cost about another grand or so.

What’s your opinion of the Triumph Street Triple R? please leave your comments below.

2003 yamaha tt-r 225? I have a ttr225 and i would like to bring a little more power and speed out of it. what can i do to do that. thanks 2003honda750 fuel system?just bought a 2003 750 shadow. fuel shut rotten valve have 3 positions . 6 oclock, 9 and 12. off should be 6 9 should be fuel and 12 reserve. problem is when i put it at 9 the engine runs ok for perchance 5 mins then… 2004 HD Sportster stalling at unexploited?My ‘04 carb’d sporty just started stalling at decline (the bike was already warm), presently I’m having trouble even starting it up. It tries to turn over, but can’t block. When I give it gas, sometimes it starts, but as soon as I tolerate go… 2004 cbr 1000rr wont shift bygone 3rd?i have a 2004 cbr 1000rr and it wont shift chronological 3rd…once in 3rd and try to step to 4th it will click but wont go into 4th or above….. 2004 crf 50 varying gasket?I have a 2004 crf 50 near a 88cc big bore.The gaskets are worn and i need up to date ones.I put a link below to wich ones i call for. My problem is one i can find the gaskets for, classic motorcycle, sale 2 i dont know whats… 2004 crf250r? I am looking at buying a used 2004 CRF250R for 3800$. It is in tremendously good shape but I will just be trial riding it on wide instigate trails. Would this be the right bike to buy? Is he asking to much? 2004 Honda VTX1800C will not start after putting subsidise together after drawing?error code PGM-F1 F1 indicator light flashes 1-2-1-3. What does this parsimonious? 2004 Polaris Sportsman?I was looking at the local auto trader and I saw a 2004 Polaris Sportsman 500cc within camo for $2900 Canadian dollars. It said well maintain and good running. I be wondering if this is, classic motorcycle, a good buy. 2004 polaris trail boss 330 running funny?the ecm has be replaced 3 times due to failure. the lights enjoy blown out 3 times as well i put a set of aftermarket motor lights on there to replace the stock headlights. it run fine for about 6 months after it started to misfire. it… 2004 Suzuki GSXR 600 headlight?Dumb question, but I am curious, and dont really want to buy a brochure just to answer my request for information. The lower headlight on these gsxr’s.. it looks almost like a magnify lens or something. I am not sure if that bulb is burned out or… 2004-2005 gsxr 600-750? does anyone have any parts? 2004-2006 Kx85 Graphics? Anyone know where to buy monster energy graphics for a 2004-2006 kx85 preferebly next to the number plate backgrounds! If you can maybe someone close to ontario, canada 2005 Suzuki Bandit 1200S exhaust? OK the stock exhaust system has somewhat of a nice low tone to it. I’m looking for a can that will really resonate that low tone and create this bike sound really throaty 2005 yamaha blaster problems? ok i have a 2005 yamaha blaster (200cc) and it takes rotten awesomely and then when im about it fourht gear it starts bogging down close to crazy i use regular gas is it like the air filter or the carburator or what? Thanx surrounded by… 2005 yamaha r6?i just bought a 2005 yahama r6, and solitary one of the headlights is on while riding. The second light comes on when i turn on the elevated beam. Is it individual supposed to have one table lamp on at all times, or are both supposed… 2006 35th Ann. Harley Super Glide or the 2008 Yamaha Raider S? I’m 21 years old and I’ve been riding for something like a year now. I currently have a 1999 Aprilia RSV and a 2006 Suzuki Boulevard C50. I similar to have both bikes because my mood changes and sometimes I similar to to cruise… 2006 Custom Sportster turns over, but will not start? Bike sat for about 4 months, battery-operated drained and I had to change the mobile. Replaced with new HD freestyle. Batt has 13.2v charge, bike started, idled for in the region of 12 seconds and cut off. Bike turnsover, but w/n start again. 2006 Honda CBR 1000 RR experts pls.?I need to know what screws/bolts to whip out to remove the mud flap (stock fender) so that I can install a aftermarket fender eliminator kit. I call the Honda dealer, and they said that they would charge, classic motorcycle, $199.00 a short time ago to install it… 2006 road king abs problems?I just picked up on a 2006 Harley Davidson road police road king and I am have a problem with the abs. the pale flashes and I am not to sure what’s wrong. Any ideas besides taking it to the pusher, thx 2006 sv650s Fuel injection.. its be contained by the shed for a month.. it wont start.. it must be the cold weather.? i started to have trouble next to this before when it started to bring cold.. now its stern but worse.. it wont start now..what do i do thats not expensive?? 2006 Yamaha Virago Slow to Warm Up? Hello folks- a few questions for you I recently purchased a virago 1 yr hoary with only 500 miles on it. I muse it has been sitting contained by their garage for a while. Had it serviced for 600 miles by a yamaha dealer…. 2006 YZ125 trouble?i crashed my ‘06 yamaha yz125 pretty hard. the front tire and fender do not splash up straight and the left (brake calliper) side front fork tube bent a moment or two. can anyone tell me the rank of difficulty to replace the inner fork tube myself… 2007 CBR600RR fender eliminator apparatus…? Is there a company out there who make a clean fender eliminator kit for a 2007 CBR600RR? I checked out Competition Werkes and a few others but they’re adjectives ugly as hell. 2007 honda Spirit shadow 750 or 2007 Yamaha v star 650?Which one is more reliable, easier to handle, smaller amount maintance,better build, better looking? Am a first time rider and do not care for power at this time. Spirit solidity 496 dry weight. V star 476. Spirit – chian drive. V star- shaft. spirit -750. V… 2007 kawasaki ninja ex 250? Im having, classic motorcycle, trouble finding blue book values for motorcycles beside mileage. 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I will just use it surrounded by my regular commute, classic motorcycle, . please help! gratitude! 2007 yamaha road star 1700 pipes?My husband recently purchased this bike, everything is custom except the exhaust. I be wondering if anyone has any suggestions? He desires them to be louder, comparable to a harley night train/fat boy. Any sustain would be great! Thanks! 2007 Yamaha Vstar 1100 classic?I own a 2007 Yamaha Vstar 1100 Classic. I just bought closing month. Does anyone know how many mpg this bike give you? More Motorcycles questions please visit : YesImAuto.com

My brother Jay got some new tyres (Pilot Powers) and some new brake rotors from the USA, I picked up his GSXR1000 and dropped off my CBR1000RR to our mate Garths workshop as both bikes were being serviced one after the other. The new brakes look great, they look huge in RL, It will be good to see what Jay thinks at his next track day at Eastern Creek on the 12/12/09, with a service, new brake rotors, steering head bearings and fresh tyres.

My bike has gone in for a ‘major’ service (24000k) and some new front brake pads. I can’t wait to have it back all serviced and shit. I still have good tyres on so I can’t wait for a burn up putty road

Love it.

Don’t let it be said that I’m not at the cutting edge of new bikes, like these two from Bee Em (hot off the press, well some time ago). Anyway, long live the boxer but a bit more of the first one too (please).

Legend Air Suspension has released the XL786, a suspension system that is made for 1986 to 2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster models. It’s available in machined, black or chrome finishes. The kit comes with two air shocks, an on-board air compressor, a handlebar-mounted control, solenoid valve and all mounting hardware. A color-coded plug allows for easy installation. There is a limited lifetime warranty on the product.

Contact: Legend Air Suspension, 605-737-4200, www.legendsuspensions.com

Buell streetbike production may be over, but 1125R-based racing motorcycles will soon be available from a new independent race shop founded by Erik Buell, who will be leaving Buell Motorcycle Co.

The new company, Erik Buell Racing in East Troy, Wis., also will specialize in the supply of race-use-only Buell motorcycle parts and race preparation services for engines and motorcycles. The company will build and sell the racing motorcycles under license from Harley-Davidson. Erik Buell Racing will provide technical support to racers of Buell motorcycles.

“I’m looking forward to helping Buell racers keep their bikes flying,” Buell said in a Harley-Davidson press release. “We’ve got some exciting race development projects in the works, and it will mean a lot to me personally to see Buell racers competing for wins and championships in the 2010 season and beyond.”

Buell president and COO Jon Flickinger said, “I’m pleased that Harley-Davidson is assisting Erik in establishing this business to continue supporting the racing efforts he has had so much passion for over the years. Harley-Davidson and the Buell Motorcycle Co. will always be proud of their affiliation with Erik, and we wish him well in this new endeavor to support Buell racers.”

Erik Buell Racing will be staffed by Erik Buell and a veteran team of personnel. For more information, after Dec. 1, contact:

Erik Buell Racing LLC
2799 Buell Dr., Unit C
East Troy, WI 53120
www.erikbuellracing.com
info@erikbuellracing.com

“Two Wheel Oklahoma” is a television show about scenic rides for motorcyclists in the Sooner State. Here’s an episode in which the show’s hosts meet the ever-talkative Mister Sam, one of the hosts at the historic Round Barn of Arcadia.

Not long ago I had the priveledge of shooting a custom vintage 1960’s Triumph Bonneville. The motorcycle buffs out there will immediately notice that this bike has been highly modified from it’s stock beginnings… and transformed into a big chunk of metal coolness! The bike was built by local builder Jason North, one of the most talented motorcycle guys you will find anywhere. I can’t wait until his next project is completed so I can capture that one as well.

My website www.becomeabiker.com is finally coming together! Please feel free to share your comments and/or suggestions!

The BangShift.com members come up with some cool stuff, and this time we got tipped by a forum post from user jword2001. He posted the video seen below that shows Top Fuel Motorcycle rider Korry Hogan laying over his drag bike at 220 mph on a 5.88-second pass, and then saving it! This was at the AMA Dragbike Finals in Valdosta, Georgia, in 2009.

However, a little web surfing reveals that Korry Hogan is no stranger to death-defying antics on two wheels with nitro. The guy has stones like bowling balls. These are all must-see videos.

Here’s the one with Hogan putting the bike horizontal in the lights at 220 mph. Head over to BangShift for more insane crash videos.

Jakarta – Kawasaki Ninja 250 boleh hadir dengan segala aura sportinya. Namun, bicara harga jual, banyak kalangan berpikir ulang untuk memilikinya.

Monstrac SBK

Mengambil celah itulah, Monstrac sebagai pabrikan asal Korea mencoba menawarkan sensasi sebuah motor sport yang diberi nama Monstrac SBK, namun dengan harga setengah dari Nija 250, yaitu hanya Rp 24 juta On The Road.

“Kita memang menyasar pasar Ninja 250, untuk memberikan alternatif sebuah motor sport yang terjangkau,” ujar Sales Marketing Monstrac, Juandi, ketika ditemui detikOto di Jakarta Automotive Fair, di JIEXpo Kemayoran, Jakarta.

Dibekali kapasitas mesin yang sama, yakni 250 cc 4 stroke, oil cooler, hanya saja Monstrac SBK hanya 1 silinder, bukan 2 silinder seperti Ninja 250.

Desainnya yang sporti dengan dual headlamp, serta suspensi hydrolik yang dinamis, menjadikan Monstrac SBK yang dirakit di pabriknya di kawasan Cengkareng ini bisa menjadi alternatif lain sebuah motor sport.

Dikutip dari tulisan Bagja Pratama di detikOto

 In a creation myth rivaling that of the most powerful shoguns of ancient Japan, today you were born into the body of a coal black Aprilia RSV4.

 Your dark, naked body shone in the full moonlight that permeated the room and caused our bodies to contrast so virtually we embodied natural duality. My hair lapped across your taut chest – dampening into mahogany cat o’nine tails. Our sweat mixed as we writhed against one another; resting only momentarily in ecstatic postures. As we posed in tantra, our tongues met first, then moist lips slipped top over bottom, bottom over top – exchanging the business of being in charge.

 There seemed to be no limit to the amount of pleasure we could receive from each other. Then suddenly, without warning your chiseled arms wrapped themselves around my perfect, round ass and lifted. I was on top of you in an instant. Supine beneath me, you tensed every muscle as solid and hard as your cock. I felt you grow deeper inside me. Every inhale was a gasp of pleasure. Every exhale was a moan of sweet release.

 Darkness enveloped us as the moon rose too high to illuminate our bed through the tall southern window of the room. There were no doors. The blankets and pillows were yours. Dizzy whimpered in the corner and you reassured her that we would both live through the ordeal. I lost sight of you. I blinked. I looked down where you should have been – where I could still feel you. I saw the shine of your body as I had before and relaxed for a moment. But, how could you shine when there was no moon?

 The warmth of your body between my legs became something all together new and exciting. I felt your body heave as our sweat turned molten and cooled to smooth metal. Electricity passed through us and your atoms split – exposed to oxygen in the brisk, night air that blew in from the open window. We shivered as we both came to orgasm. That would be our last common act as human beings.

 I held on tight with both legs; my creamy thighs straining for a grip. Your chest turned to chassis – a twin-spar adjustable aluminum frame dipped in anthracite – the highest rank of coal – just for looks. Your arms dissolved Christ-like from around my waist into a front suspension of 43-mm stanchions in an upside-down fork. Your elbows became adjustable and spring preloaded with hydraulic compression for rebound damping. Your hands were dual 320-mm diameter floating stainless steel discs with Brembo monobloc radial calipers. I shuddered and reached to cradle your head as I realized what was happening.

 Mixed low and thick, your legs became the twin-sided swing arm now deftly fitted between the bend where my hip and ankle made a perfect triangle. Your knees merged into one Öhlins Racing monoshock with piggyback. Your feet morphed into a 220-mm disc brake with a Brembo floating caliper and two 32-mm isolated pistons. Instead of boots, you wore completely machined Aprilia forged aluminum alloy five-split spokes.

 A breeze picked up in the room and swept my hair around my shoulders to barely cover the tips of my rock hard nipples. I was excited and scared. I still held your held in my hands. You looked up at me with a stare so confident; my fear vanished and was replaced again by desire. It appeared as though you were glowing through a third eye!

 As the transformation was near complete, I knew that this ethereal glow would soon be the center of the tri-jeweled crown of guiding light on our impending journey. I pinched the your fleshy lobes one last time before they turned to grips; found a comfortable two-fingered position around the brakes and managed a giggle as I imagined tickling you behind both ears.

 By this time, your internal organs were in a severe state of flux but the metamorphosis from man to machine was made somewhat more acceptable to me knowing that you already had a four-chambered heart. Not exactly a 65-degree V-four built for superior agility and rear-wheel traction; but a ventricle system none the less. The expansive network of veins that once moved blood beneath your flesh morphed into a fly-by-wire throttle system with double overhead camshafts. Your atria now variable-length intake ducts, and a total of eight fuel injectors. Your blood as pure and powerful a fuel as the god Inari could bestow upon a pious farmer.

 Your lungs of course, were reconfigured 4 into 2 into 1 with a single oxygen sensor. And the rest of your respiratory system was now simply one lateral silencer with an engine unit-controlled butterfly valve and integrated trivalent catalytic converter. You now weighed 395 pounds – dry.

 Now that the conversion was complete, I reveled in the pure joy that was the melding of your soul to the bike beneath me. Although some would say you became mon objet d’amour, you were in every sense still utterly in control. All I could do was hold on. It was different all alone on the front. The wind lashed out, seeking penance for my sins. It didn’t ask my permission and there was no safety word to stop it. As the RSV4, you sensed my boundaries and slowed into a turn to deflect the pressure. On the downshift, your newfound voice sent a tingle from my toes to my tits with a deep, penetrating rumble gnash before hitting the perfect note in the space between my hips where my clit rubbed against the hard leather inseam of my new riding gear. I hoped it never softened.

 Your mouth seemed to swallow whole parts of the road in lurching gulps as we lunged forward into the abyss that was 177bhp and 85lb ft. of torque. It was all I could do to bow my head and kiss the tank where I once felt your heart beat too fast to be human. You reared up like a wild stallion at that moment and I knew no one would ever tame you. This only served to make me more excited. I easily compared my exaltation to the day all emperors descended from the sun goddess who formed the islands of Japan in her womb and birthed them from a cloud. You were man, machine and manga legend all rolled into one.

After more than a year of design, development, testing and manufacturing, our NEW “Honey Pot” oil filter is now available. Inspired by the “Hildebrandt” filters used by the truck and hotrod culture throughout the 50’s and 60’s and on many a “Choprod”, Gard enlisted the help of Mark “Duckman” van der Kwaak to help us scale it for motorcycle use and improve mounting, lid attachment and overall design. Cast and heat treated from aluminum and then precision machined, the look, quality and finish is unmatched. It uses an HD oil filter and comes complete with stainless steel hardware. Available in a natural cast finish, polished to a high luster or black wrinkle powder coat with polished highlights.

Price: $300.00

Just got word yesterday – that South Side Kustoms is in the Jan 2010 issue of Easyriders Magazine – Readers Rides Section – check it out as we will too!

http://www.easyriders.com/

So as Zelda and I are both currently not living in the US, we won’t be able to see New Moon until november 25th (Yeah, I know we already told you that yesterday…). We got tickets to the premiere but still we have to wait five days longer than the rest of you. Our life sucks! We’re so pissed I even considered flying to LA just to watch New Moon a few days earlier. But then I calculated that for the money I would have to invest in a flight ticket I could see the movie about 98 times on the big screen here. 54 times if I buy popcorn and a diet coke every time. 27 times if I always invite Zelda and buy popcorn and a diet coke to share with her. So I decided I can make it through five more days (four by the time this post gets published) by distracting myself with countless blog post. Honestly, I will be so productive! To shorten the time a bit I occupied myself by making a list of things Zelda and I will do in honor to New Moon before the movie finally premieres here. Another top ten list, of course! What else?

1. We will give each other nicely wrapped presents, try to open them, then throw them on the floor while dramatically screaming “Ouch, papercut!” I hope Jasper won’t be anywhere near us, otherwise this might end badly…

Jorts? Check. Tattoo? Check. Abs? Check!

2. We will buy some old motorcycles, find a sexy guy who teaches us riding those and then land ourselves in the emergency room. Honestly, we’re so sure to end up in the hospital…

3. We will cut off our old jeans to have the cool self-made jorts the wolfpack is wearing all the time.

4. We will go to a tattoo studio to get the original wolfpack-pride tattoo. Maybe we won’t be brave enough for that and just paint it on our arms with a black marker… unless we’re drunk as hell… Not impossible but improbable, so it will rather be the black marker version but whatever!

Oh please, let him be the one who saves us!

5. We will drive to a cliff near us. Well, there isn’t really a cliff near us but we’ll find one, promise! Then we will try cliff diving, totally unskilled but fearless nevertheless. Maybe we can hear Edward’s voice while falling down. Not very probable but worth a try. Because hey, it’s Edward’s voice we’re talking about here and there’s probably nothing I wouldn’t do for Edward…(*false…uhm, I think…*) At least someone (oh god, please let him be a sexy super-muscular Indian boy… shirtless!) is bound to think we’re trying to commit suicide and come to rescue us.

6. We will lend us a yellow Porsche and drive around like complete maniacs in honor to Alice.

7. We will travel to Italy to visit Volterra. I’ve already been there about 10 years ago with my family so it will be quite cool to go there again. Hope Heidi won’t catch us…

Shirtless Robward in all his glory

8. We will go to a church near us (something I haven’t done for years except for some friend’s wedding), take off our shirts (not our bras though, we’re not that slutty!) and walk out into the sunlight. Yeah, sunlight in november is pretty rare and it will probably be damn cold. But we’ll do it, in honor to New Moon. Yep, we’re so unbelievably dedicated! Then hopefully someone will run towards us and nearly knock us over… and so save us from us further embarrassment.

9. We will get airbrushed-on abs just like Rob has in the Volterra scene.

10. We will hold a vote on our mortality and whether we think Edward should bite us or not. (SPOILER: He should! Cause I feel like I so belong with him.)

Okay, you caught us… To be honest, we won’t do all of that stuff. Maybe five out of ten. We’ll take pictures for you though, promise!

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Off to look up where the nearest cliff is

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What else could we do in honor to New Moon? Did you do anything special for the premiere or before watching the movie? Leave us a comment or e-mail us!

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International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

The York Daily Record reported that union workers at the Harley-Davidson Springettsbury Township operations got their first look at a proposed contract that if approved will stop the motor company from relocating the York Vehicle Operations to an alternative site in Kentucky.

You can read the detailed contract highlights HERE.  Briefly, it’s a 58 page document that covers the next 7 years.  H-D will commit to investing up to $90 million to restructure the operations and stop efforts to relocate to Kentucky.  For those workers who lose their job as part of the restructuring there are a number of alternatives from lump-sum payout to volunteering for the reduction and receiving benefits if they lose their job.  Workers received copies of the contract today at the Toyota Arena where members met. They will vote to ratify or turn down the deal on December 2nd.  The company has until December 12th to approve.

Reading the “tea leaves,” I anticipate the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (District 98) will ratify the new contract.  Do they have any other choice?  The company has worked all angles during this down economy to their advantage and will obtain significant concessions from the workers who need a job.

Photo courtesy of IAMAW

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