Topic: '74 CB350F: Bent Headlight/Signal Bracket Repair?

[Loudpipe]

The headlight/front turn signal brackets on my CB350F, at some point in their lives, were/are both bent slightly. Doesn't really affect anything as far as ride-ability is concerned, but it makes the turn signals sit at wonky angles and I'd like to repair them or have them repaired. To be clear, they're fully attached and solid - they just have a crease in the middle of them approximately where the turn signal stalk mounts. Has anyone done this themselves or have any recommendations? Is this work that a body shop could/would take on?

Thanks!

[Kevnz]

I would think any competent panel beater would be able to sort them. They'll probably need paintwork afterwards, however.

[carnivorous chicken]

Out of all of the painted parts on a 350F fork ears are the cheapest and easiest to come by. If it's just the uppers, it's possibly to score straight ones with original paint for as little as $40 a set, depending on paint (at least the last time I did, a couple years ago).

[seanbarney41]

The problem with repairing is they have an inner layer.  The inner layer would have to be cut out before the visible damage can be straightened and then carefully welded back in.