1949 Panhead Handlebar Repair?

[underwel]

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

[Rubone]

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.

[underwel]

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?

[JoJo357]

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.

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[underwel]

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

[Rubone]

The reinforced bars came out in '50..

[41craig]

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

[underwel]

I think that is what my plan is. Thanks everyone!

[JoJo357]

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


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