Streettrackers: the story
The streettracker photos represent an assortment of my work and variables of what’s
possible. Many of the pictured bikes are shown "under construction" to
provide access to details I think are interesting, show solutions to problems
or basically, how the bikes are put together.Most photos are Sportster based Harley bikes, but there
are also a couple showing a Buell “Blast”. The pictures, although
they are not in chronological order, also represent an evolution of the basic
Mule Streettracker. 
Some details are subtle and others are more substantial. Many
of the individual bikes use different components as some became unavailable or
were replaced with parts more suited to their application, (street riding).
Some details are subtle and others are more substantial. Many
of the individual bikes use different components as some became unavailable or
were replaced with parts more suited to their application, (street riding).As far as the basic 5 speed Sportster motor is concerned, new rigid mount
motors are no longer available, but there are thousands of used ones out there
in the world. 
In many cases they are fairly cheap. For frames, a new custom frame
can be used or sometimes a modified stock is the best way to go.
In many cases they are fairly cheap. For frames, a new custom frame
can be used or sometimes a modified stock is the best way to go.For suspension and wheels, I have used mags, spoked, conventional or upside down forks, stock and custom billet triple clamps, every brand of caliper, and FOX, Works Performance, Ohlins, Koni and Penske shocks.
Early on, I tried to take advantage of used components, refurbing them to like-new condition. In almost all cases, this ended up costing more than current new parts prices so I rarely do it now. That said, if it’s a really special part that I want to retain, I’ll refurb it.
In the last 30 years, I’ve only used three
painters and two powdercoating firms. Dennis Wells is an airbrush
artist who is absolutely world class! 
In many cases, what appear
to be decals are actually the work of Dennis. We’ve had quite a bit of fun
coming up with workable designs. A good example is in the Triumph section.
The white bike was done for Triumph of America and required the inclusion
of the “NEW” Triumph logo. I wanted to incorporate a waving
British flag. What looks like it could be a factory sticker is actually
the result of about a month’s worth of drawings and sketchs,
and finally Dennis’ highly
skilled artwork!
In many cases, what appear
to be decals are actually the work of Dennis. We’ve had quite a bit of fun
coming up with workable designs. A good example is in the Triumph section.
The white bike was done for Triumph of America and required the inclusion
of the “NEW” Triumph logo. I wanted to incorporate a waving
British flag. What looks like it could be a factory sticker is actually
the result of about a month’s worth of drawings and sketchs,
and finally Dennis’ highly
skilled artwork! The simplest solutions to problems usually require the most design time. But when it’s all done, you look at it and say, “Of course! How else would you do it?”
As far as marketing goes, if
you look at an ad for one of the major manufacturers in a magazine,
you’ll see a guy all bent over in
a corner,
styled out in the latest roadwear, with a hot babe--or basically
just looking cool or badass standing next to the bike. Tits, tattoos,
Nazi helmets, scowling faces, attitude, boots, body piercings, etc.
will sell products to the mindless masses. I prefer to see and show
mechanical excellence or examples of hard work and craftsmanship. This
website IS my marketing strategy. It shows what I do and what I like
to build. If you have questions, ask! I have no secrets. If you want
to know how to do something or where to get it, I’ll tell you.
styled out in the latest roadwear, with a hot babe--or basically
just looking cool or badass standing next to the bike. Tits, tattoos,
Nazi helmets, scowling faces, attitude, boots, body piercings, etc.
will sell products to the mindless masses. I prefer to see and show
mechanical excellence or examples of hard work and craftsmanship. This
website IS my marketing strategy. It shows what I do and what I like
to build. If you have questions, ask! I have no secrets. If you want
to know how to do something or where to get it, I’ll tell you.