We’ve seen our fair share of custom bikes that could be classified as works in progress. Some have been cobbled together crudely while waiting patiently for parts to arrive. Others look complete, until you scrutinize them and discover a lack of wiring—or the infamous ‘Bluetooth brakes.’
Richard ‘Mule’ Pollock operates on another level. This pristine Harley Sportster street tracker is ready to shine at a show or tear up the streets. But Mule still has a laundry list of mods that he plans to throw at it.
The bike started as a humble 1997-model Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster. The order came from a customer in New York, while the donor bike came from a friend of Mule’s over in Connecticut. The brief was simple enough—build a signature Mule street tracker with all the trimmings.…