Author Archives: John Coyle

What’s the Best Mod You’ve Made to Your Bike?

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Obviously, I expect flamethrower kits—like the one from Hot Licks Exhaust—to be at the top of everyone’s list. Because, you know, flamethrower. But what’s your favorite mod that doesn’t scare the living crap out of tailgaters? Since I used to do a lot of riding up in the damp and chilly Pacific Northwest—206 for life!—I […]

Poll: Why is the Pope Selling His Harley?

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The Telegraph UK has reported that Pope Francis is set to sell the Harley presented to him after he blessed over 35,000 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 this Pope’s renewed focus on […]

Time Capsule: NOS 1980 Harley-Davidson XR750 on eBay

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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 […]

Daniel Donley’s Slick Springer Shovelhead

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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 […]