1970’s Batavus mopeds use 1970’s Magura controls. The left side is the rear brake and start lever. The right side is the front brake, throttle, and choke trigger. The brake cables connect to the levers with little adaptor pieces called socket bolts or cable anchors.
For Batavus cables, there are five model-categories:
a. 1976-78 HS50 and Mobat
M48 engine, bottom carb
low handlebars
b. 1974-80 VA, Starflite VA, HS
M48 engine, bottom carb
standard handlebars
c. 1976-78 Batavus Bronco
M48 engine, bottom carb
high and wide handlebars
d. 1978-80 Regency VA, HS with spoke wheels
M56 engine, side carb, std. handlebars
e. 1978-80 Batavus Regency VA, HS with mags
and 1982-85 Trac Eagle, Clipper, Hawk
M56 engine, side carb, std. handlebars
models #/link price description
a0000 41-405r $23 38.6 x 41.3″ Ø1.2 throttle cable replica, 2-ends 5×7 barrel, 3×5 inline
a0000 41-405r $00 has a remake large Magura adjuster, not small
a0000 41-406 $15 38.8 x 40.1″ Ø1.2 choke cable original, 2-ends 5×7 barrel, 3×5 inline
a0000 41-407 $15 33.5 x 37.2″ Ø1.8 front brake original, x 2-ends 6mm pear, 8×15 barrel
a0000 41-408r $20 57.5 x 60.8″ Ø1.5 rear brake replica, xx 2-ends 6mm pear, 8×12 barrel
0b0de 41-408r $00 does not have Magura adjuster on upper end like the original does
a0000 41-409r $10 35.5 x 44″ Ø1.5 start cable replica, xx 1-end xxxxxxxxx, 6mm pear
a0000 41-409r $00 step ferrule F1c and adjuster A9a not included, sold separately below
0b000 41-246 $13 41.8 x 43.1″ Ø1.2 choke cable original, 2-ends 5×7 barrel, 3×5 inline
0b0de 41-247r $10 39.5 x 48″ Ø1.5 start cable replica, 1-end xxxxxxxxx, 6mm pear
a0000 41-409r $00 step ferrule F1c and adjuster A9a not included, sold separately below
0b000 41-248r $23 41.6 x 44.3″ Ø1.2 throttle cable replica, 2-ends 5×7 barrel, 3×5 inline
0b000 41-248r $00 has a remake large Magura adjuster, not small
0b0d0 41-249 n/a 61.0 x 64.3″ Ø1.5 rear brake original, 2-ends 6mm pear, 8×12 barrel
0b0d0 41-249r $24 61.0 x 64.3″ Ø1.5 rear brake replica, 2-ends 6mm pear, 8×12 barrel
0b0de 41-249r $00 does not have Magura adjuster on upper end like the original does
0b0d0 41-250 $20 37.0 x 40.7″ Ø1.8 front brake original, 2-ends 6mm pear, 8×15 barrel
00c00 41-BR5r $25 48.6 x 51.3″ Ø1.2 throttle cable replica, 2-ends 5×7 barrel, 3×5 inline
00c00 41-BR5r $00 has a remake large Magura adjuster, not small
00c00 41-BR6r $15 48.8 x 50.1″ Ø1.2 choke cable replica, 2-ends 5×7 barrel, 3×5 inline
00c00 41-BR7r $15 43.5 x 47.2″ Ø1.5 front brake replica, x 2-ends 6mm pear, 8×15 barrel
0b0de 41-BR7r $00 does not have Magura adjuster on upper end like the original does
00c00 41-BR8r $25 67.5 x 70.8″ Ø1.5 rear brake replica, xx 2-ends 6mm pear, 8×12 barrel
0b0de 41-249r $00 does not have Magura adjuster on upper end like the original does
00c00 41-BR9r $10 45.5 x 54″ Ø1.5 start cable replica, xx 1-end xxxxxxxxx, 6mm pear
a0000 41-409r $00 step ferrule F1c and adjuster A9a not included, sold separately below
000de 41-286r $10 41.0 x 42.5″ Ø1.2 choke cable replica, 1-end xxxxxxxxx, 3×5 inline
000de 41-286r $00 pinch bolt P5 not included, sold separately
0000e 41-397 $29 37.0 x 40.1″ Ø1.8 front brake original, 2-ends 6mm pear, 6mm pear
0000e 41-397r $24 37.0 x 40.1″ Ø1.5 front brake replica, 2-ends 6mm pear, 6mm pear
0b0de 41-397r $00 does not have Magura adjuster on upper end like the original does
0000e 41-398 $33 61.0 x 64.1″ Ø1.8 rear brake original, 2-ends 6mm pear, 6mm pear
0000e 41-398r $27 61.0 x 64.1″ Ø1.5 rear brake replica, 2-ends 6mm pear, 6mm pear
0b0de 41-398r $00 does not have Magura adjuster on upper end like the original does
000de 41-434 n/a 38.5 x 41.2″ Ø1.2 throttle cable original 2-ends 5×7 barrel, 3×5 inline
000de 41-434r $21 39.0 x 41.7″ Ø1.2 throttle Trac 84565, 2-ends 5×7 barrel, 3×5 inline
0b0de 41-249r $00 has a remake small Magura adjuster, same size as original
Batavus Cable Parts Sold Separately
abcde A9a $7.00 Magura adjuster used small original (optional)
00000 A9b $3.00 Magura adjuster large type replica (optional)
abc00 F1c 0 $1.50 step ferrule Ø5-Ø8 x 12 (for M48 start cable)
000de m56spr $6 cable spring Ø6 x 35? (for M56 start cable)
0b0de P5-oooo $2 pinch bolt Ø5.5 x 8 (for M56 choke cable)
Batavus throttle cable 41-248
41-248 and 41-405: These are very long throttle cables, for a moped, because the carburetor is below and behind the motor. They have a short Magura adjuster on top.
Substitute: The substitute cable has a different style of Magura adjuster at the top end.
Batavus choke cable 41-246
41-246 and 41-406: There is no adjuster on the choke cable. Instead there is a rubber boot (not shown) that keeps water and dirt from getting in.
Batavus start cable 41-247
41-247 and 41-409: These start cables are single ended, where the wire slides out, so the 5-8 step ferrule, and the Magura short adjuster are shown and sold separately. The upper inner wire end is held with a pinch bolt built into the black plastic Magura start lever. The adjuster is optional, since it is easy to adjust from the pinch screw.
Batavus front brake cable 41-250
41-250 and 41-407: These front brake cables have a 6mm 10-hex type adjuster on the bottom end, and a short Magura type adjuster on the top. The second adjuster on top is a convenience, so you can adjust it while riding.
Substitute: The substitute cable has no Magura adjuster at the top end.
Batavus rear brake cable 41-249
41-249 and 41-408: These rear brake cables have a 6mm 10-hex type adjuster on the bottom end, and a short Magura type adjuster on the top. The second adjuster on top is a convenience, so you can adjust it while riding.
Substitute: The substitute cable has no Magura adjuster at the top end.
Batavus front brake cable 41-397
41-397 and 41-398: These brake cables for mag wheel models have a “Ø6 pear” or “mushroom” on both ends, a 6mm 10-hex type bottom adjuster, and a short Magura type top adjuster. The top adjuster is a convenience, so you can adjust it while riding.
Substitute: The substitute cable has no Magura adjuster. It has a similar but generic 6mm adjuster on the bottom end, at the wheel.
Batavus M56 throttle cable 41-434
41-434: It has a short Magura type adjuster on top.
Substitute: The 1981-84 Trac throttle cable is the substitute. It has a slightly different style of Magura adjuster.
Batavus choke cable 41-286
41-286: This is a single ended cable. First the inner wire slides though a small brass choke plunger. Then a set screw holds it from the bottom end. Two tiny rubber o-rings go into grooves in the choke plunger. See Encarwi carburetors for that. At the top end, a 5 x 7mm pinch bolt, shown and sold separately, goes into a plastic thumb trigger in the right control.