So I recently got myself a 1953 harley. Trying to get started on restoring it. from what i know it is a flatty that's been converted to OHV and has old ironhead top end on it. i would like to rebuild the engine but i dont even know where to start as far as getting parts. The top end has 16561-57 the bottom has 53 kr m1752. Any info i can get would be great. No pictures yet but if you go on youtube and look up 53 harley bobber you can see a video of the person i got it from kicking it and riding it.

Thanks,
Steven

 

I think your best bet for getting the info you seek is going to be on a different forum which is aimed specifically at old bikes. I don't know about etiquette of naming another forum in "public" here, so will send you a pm. Check your box!

 

When built like that, they are called "45 Magnums".
We've machined the component parts for those several times.
Scott

 

thanks to both of you.

 

It sounds cool, I'd love to see pix of it! I will check out the video meanwhile...