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    1949 Panhead Handlebar Repair?

    I am in the process of going through my project, which has a 1949 Panhead front end. I pulled the handlebars in order to rebuild them and I noticed cracking on the bottom side where the cables and wiring come through. Is this normal for most of these 49 handlebars? I though about replacing them, but the few that I've seen have the same cracks. Do you guys thing this is something I could repair, leave alone, or replace? I appreciate any advice!IMG_4334.jpg
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    The reinforced center section was a new feature introduced to help prevent that. The riser top link was the first factory fix early in the '49 model year. Does your bike have one? If it isn't a restoration you might consider the beefed up bars as an option. Bars can be welded but tend to crack again.
    Robbie Knight Amca #2736

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      Yes, I have the riser top link. This definitely isn't a restoration. Its a bobber I found in a barn. 1948 frame, 1949 front end and a 1947 engine. It doesn't have any reproduction parts on it and I'm trying to use original stuff to get it going. Would later Hydra Glide handlebars be beefed up?

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        Noticed a set of 3. original 1949 only Handlebars for sale.
        Pics/contact on Instagram--(barnshield) Call/text/dm 336.324.0083 Didn't have a sold, so they might be available? $299.00 all 3 shipped. This posting was on Nov/5/2019.

        *M.A.D.*
        Last edited by JoJo357; 01-07-2020, 12:05 PM.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by JoJo357 View Post
          Noticed a set of 3. original 1949 only Handlebars for sale.
          Pics/contact on Instagram--(barnshield) Call/text/dm 336.324.0083 Didn't have a sold, so they might be available? $299.00 all 3 shipped. This posting was on Nov/5/2019.

          *M.A.D.*
          Thank you! I will check it out

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          • #6
            The reinforced bars came out in '50..
            Robbie Knight Amca #2736

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            • #7
              My 1950 EL, that I bought from the family of the original owner, has the non-reinforced bars. I believe these bars to be original to the bike. This bike was very original.
              Underwel; I would have them welded and run them as is. The weld would be covered by the top link.
              Craig

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              • #8
                I think that is what my plan is. Thanks everyone!

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by underwel View Post
                  I think that is what my plan is. Thanks everyone!
                  Don't know if You made up your mind underwel, but i spotted these.
                  fullsizeoutput_8ee.jpg >>Sorry, lousy pic from Instagram. 49-50 Handlebar. *Rich- (732) 856-7349 ---$350.00


                  *M.A.D.*
                  Last edited by JoJo357; 02-12-2020, 07:10 PM.

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