Harley Sportster History

July 11th, 2008
by clint

harley sportster history
Does any body have a Harley 1955-1956 KHK Cam Shaft Kit? Or know where to get one?

Please no responces for Ebay or Craigslist…The 1955-56 KHK Cam Shaft I don’t believe was reproduced so it can’t be magazine bought…Where are my Gear Heads???

It seems that a few are not familiar with the KHK…It is a K Model that was the Harley “Hot Rod” before the Sportster came out in 1957…They had special cams and I do want to bring it back stock because they only made 200 of these in 1955…To get a better idea check this sight…http://www.sportster.org/history/
Thanks again everybody that pitched in info…

Dude, you’ve got your work cut out for yourself, that is a HARD to find part…but Ma’s Classics may steer you in the right direction OR have it. I’d contact them, here is their link:

https://www.masclassics.com/vtwin/1124.php

Good luck, other than that, a shop can regrind the old cams to the original specs, providing you have the old cams & components.

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