Broken handlebar brace weld

[Disrupt]

Hi all,

I've managed to break the brace on the handlebars. Does anyone know what metal they're made from? Can I simply well again? Or would I be better off buying stronger bars and swap these out?
I see the OEM part number is 2810200103333 though the material doesn't seem to be listed anywhere...
A similar (but more extreme) case here was discussed here on Reddit.



Thanks!

 

[Zep]

You will need to remove the handlebar to do it right in any case so here are your options:

1. replace them.

2. weld or have it welded but that means removing paint around the area and most likely respraying the entire bar with paint.

3. cut off the "brace" and grind the weld smooth but that also would mean respraying with paint. My opinion is the "brace" is just a cosmetic piece or for mounting something to it.

 

[Disrupt]

You will need to remove the handlebar to do it right in any case so here are your options:

1. replace them.

2. weld or have it welded but that means removing paint around the area and most likely respraying the entire bar with paint.

3. cut off the "brace" and grind the weld smooth but that also would mean respraying with paint. My opinion is the "brace" is just a cosmetic piece or for mounting something to it.

Thanks very much @Zep ! This helps a lot... I will have a think about the best option to pursue...
I figured it was most likely cosmetic.. those welds don't like like they handle too much!

 

[irsh]

I would change the mounts for use with a "Fatbar".