I bought a 1981 ironhead that happens to be in pieces.I need to finf the cam rocker assembly where would be the best place to get it for a good price.

 

do you mean the lifter blocks and lifters?. i know you can find them in the V-Twin mfg catalog.. probably on ebay too. ironhead parts arnt very rare, you can find all of them

 

Ebay, J&P Cycles, old school indie shops / cycle salvages. Congrats on the bike, once its all glued together you will enjoy it very much!

 

For new internal engine parts it is best to avoid anything made other than in North America. OEM NOS parts are the best. Good used parts from eBay are also a good choice.

These are the ones to try for NOS parts that i know of ...

http://www.tomsnosparts.com/
www.OldDude.com
www.NOSParts.nl <- does not ship to USA
www.JWBoon.com <- does not ship to USA
www.SportySpecialties.com
rdns@genesco.net <- decals & transfers

You must have the Harley Davidson part numbers to order parts from any source. So first is to get a Factory Parts Catalog which is part number 99451-85.You must also get a Factory Service Manual 99484-85. These two books are not optional. You cannot work on your bike unless you have both, IMO.

You can get them from any Harley dealer, from various eBay sellers, and from the usual catalog companies like J&P Cycles, Jireh Cycles, etc.

Once you have these books in hand, and after you spend some time studying them, you will know precisely which parts to ask about.

 

thanks for the help guys