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.

Hot or Not? Evil Monkey Kustoms Color-Shifting Paint

Hot or Not? Evil Monkey Kustoms Color-Shifting Paint

OK, color-shifting paint is a bit of a gimmick. But I still thought this tank from Evil Monkey Kustoms looks pretty cool. Below 85 degrees it’s Harley Racing Orange, but after it warms up, the paint shifts to black. I can’t imagine it’s cheap, but the looks you’d get from your riding buddies could be […] More »

By: | October 16, 2013


Poll: Why is the Pope Selling His Harley?

Poll: Why is the Pope Selling His Harley?

The Telegraph UK has reported that Pope Francis is set to sell the Harley presented to him after he blessed riders during a celebration of the MoCos 110th Anniversary celebration in June. Obviously, this comes as a shock, as he’s barely had time to break it in. But with this Pope’s renewed focus on charity, […] More »

By: | October 15, 2013


Time Capsule: NOS 1980 Harley-Davidson XR750 on eBay

Time Capsule: NOS 1980 Harley-Davidson XR750 on eBay

This is the kind of eBay find which makes me conflicted. On one hand, bikes should be ridden, and it’s almost criminal to let a legendary dirt-track demon hibernate for so long. But… it’s amazing there’s essentially a brand new—it was apparently never even filled with fluids—33-year old Harley-Davidson XR750 looking for a home! The […] More »

By: | October 15, 2013



Daniel Donley’s Slick Springer Shovelhead

Daniel Donley’s Slick Springer Shovelhead

Daniel Donley owns Pandemonium Custom Choppers, so you’d expect his personal bike to be awesome—and it is. His springer Shovelhead is stripped down the the bare essentials, and it looks like everything that could be chromed has been. I think the chain-driven primary is wicked, and I love the little touches like the holes in […] More »

By: | October 9, 2013


Upside to the Shut Down: A Deserted National Park and a Dirt Bike

Upside to the Shut Down: A Deserted National Park and a Dirt Bike

Since the government shut down, I’ve been wondering about ways to exploit the temporary suspension of non-essential services, and Road & Track’s Zach Bowman found a great one. He took a dirt bike on a scenic loop around the Cades Cove loop in the Smoky Mountains National Park, and from the looks of this video, […] More »

By: | October 9, 2013


Who’d Be the Perfect Fictional Spokesman for Harley-Davidson?

Who’d Be the Perfect Fictional Spokesman for Harley-Davidson?

If you haven’t seen the new Dodge commercials starring Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy, you should. I’ve posted them after the jump—and they”re seriously hilarious. But watching them got me thinking: What fictional character would be the best spokesman for Harley-Davidson? Could be my personal bias against touchscreens, but I think most any idea the Forum […] More »

By: | October 8, 2013