John Coyle

John Coyle is a longtime auto journalist and editor who contributes to Corvette Forum, Ford Truck Enthusiasts and LS1Tech, among other auto sites.

Video Shows Scumbag Stealing 2011 Sportster From Gated Garage

Video Shows Scumbag Stealing 2011 Sportster From Gated Garage

Here’s every riders nightmare—caught on camera. I don’t think there are too many folks who ride that aren’t worried about some piece of shit making off with their bike, and this video shows just how easy it can be done. Watching the thief bang the bars back and forth to break the steering lock made […] More »

By: | December 16, 2013


Heavy Metal: Korean Harley Commercial Kicks So Much Ass

Heavy Metal: Korean Harley Commercial Kicks So Much Ass

This video was posted back in 2007, but I hadn’t seen it until this morning. Once again, the folks over at /r/harley have dug up some gold. The YouTube description—which is, you know, always as reliable as the sun—says it’s a Korean Harley-Davidson ad, and that makes sense to me. While it has the production […] More »

By: | December 9, 2013



Just a Great Photo: Kicking Over the Chopper

Just a Great Photo: Kicking Over the Chopper

Electric starts are convenient, for sure. But kick starting a bike looks way cooler, and there’s a sense of satisfaction you don’t get by hitting a tiny red button. I found this photo on Reddit.com/r/harley, and it made me wonder about the last time I’d kicked over a bike. I can’t remember exactly, but it’s […] More »

By: | November 15, 2013


Size Doesn’t Matter: Tiny Girl Picks Up Tipped Harley

Size Doesn’t Matter: Tiny Girl Picks Up Tipped Harley

This clip actually popped up while I was looking around for a random ’90s rock track on YouTube. It’s a good tutorial, and it doesn’t hurt that she’s cute. I remember learning this technique when I was first learning to ride. But the—fortunately—few times I’ve had to pick my bike up off its side, there’s […] More »

By: | November 14, 2013


This Turbo Bagger Will Walk a Crotch Rocket

This Turbo Bagger Will Walk a Crotch Rocket

I almost walked by this bagger at SEMA last week—but I then I noticed it was sporting an intercooler and a turbo. While I was shooting these photos, I actually wound up talking with the builder, who told me the motor is pumping out around a 180hp and the taillights are from a ’50s Caddy. […] More »

By: | November 13, 2013