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The left handlebar broke/bent out of shape. Maybe a weld failed?

I found a replacement part... They want $95 for it. That is money that I wanted to use for a broadfork like thingy. Sigh.

The tiny black line near the arrow shows where the handle broke. The poorly drawn handlebar is the approximate shape it bent to. A picture is not available, because The Kid bent it back near to where it belongs... I worry that too much bending, will break it off. Maybe making a hoped-for new weld impossible. Source of handlebar pic.
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Close up of broken part.

....Don't hold your breath.  Guess I need to learn the new dumbphone method of adding pics.

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Before shelling out any money, check with a local welder/machine shop. I bet they can take care of it for a fraction of the cost.

If that isn’t possible, try a biker/ hot rod shop.  They might do it for free.

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Maybe this time?
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$95 is highway robbery. This is totally repairable IMO.
 
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Repairable by welding? Or something else?

'Cause I know nothing about what can or can't be welded. Fortunately, the 20something neighbor kid does... I just didn't want to bother him unless ya'll think it could work. I'm not sure he owns the equipment though.

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I'm afraid that without looking at the part in person, it's not really possible to give a definitive answer. The factory part was certainly welded. But it may take a combination of welding and attaching a support bracket (also by welding, or bolts) depending on the location of the break and any additional damage done to the tubing.
 
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As Douglas said, it would have to be seen, but I suspect it can be welded if braced.  In any case, the price should be much less than replacement.

Looking at the photo again, I would think an internal and external support welded at the break as well as an external support welded higher up connecting both handle bars would work.  

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I too agree that before shelling out any money, check with a local welder or any other handyman service provider. Little repair can be done without any help but here I guess you must ask some local service provider.
 
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Hi Zayden,,

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Some people age like fine wine. I aged like milk … sour and chunky.

 
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Hi Joylynn

How did this work out?

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John F Dean wrote:How did this work out?



It's not pretty, but it is sturdy. The guys took bolts and metal bars to it.



No. The duct tape no longer has a function. :D

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What do you mean the duct tape doesn't have a function? It's a fashion accessory:)

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