1977 Bianchi Snark Eagle, Minarelli V1 engine
Bianchi cables are single-ended like most Italian mopeds. The carb is center mount so the throttle cable is short.
Front brake 39 x 46″ $10
Rear brake 60 x 67″ $11
Start (clutch) 43 x 47+” $10
Throttle cable 34 x 40+” $11
The start cable is different but the other three are the same.
updated 2021-06
General cable sets: With General and General-compatible mopeds there are 36 possible cable sets, because there are 3 engine types (Sachs, Sachs-foot-brake, and Minarelli) times 2 control types (Lazer or General) times 3 hub sizes (80, 90 or 110 mm drum) times 2 brake switch types (in-cable or in-lever).
But on actual bikes there were 10 different cable sets, made out of 16 different original cables, and listed below.
General part numbers: The first 4 digits tell the cable version: 1150, 2150, 3150, 4150, 5150. These are from the manuals, condensed in the table below. The last 4 digits tell the cable application: 6284 choke, 6293 start, 6294 front brake, 6295 rear brake, 6296 throttle. These are in table header below.
General parts manuals: The parts manuals were inside the service manuals or were separate add-on lists. Cable part numbers are sourced from these 7 parts manuals or price lists.
1977
set 1
1978
set 1
1979
set 1
1978
set 5
1980
set 6
1981
set 2
1983 3,
7,8,9,10
Cables for General and General-compatible Mopeds
0 choke start front rear throttle drum controls
0 6284 cable brake brake cable drums left right
or 6295 6293 6294 6295 6296 drums 6282 6281 engine xxxx brand top tank step-thru
1. none 1150 1150 1150 1150 080 1150 1150 Minarelli ’77-79 Lazer Sport 50, Sport ST
1. none 1150 1150 1150 1150 080 1150 1150 Minarelli ’78-79 General 5 Star
1. none 1150 1150 1150 1150 080 1150 1150 Minarelli ’78-79 General 5 Star ST
1. none 1150 1150 1150 1150 080 1150 1150 Minarelli ’78-79 AMS Tahoe 50
2. none 3150 3150 3150 1150 080 3150 3150 Minarelli ’79-81 General 5 Star, C2, 5 Star ST
2. none 3150 3150 3150 1150 080 5150 5150 Minarelli ’82-83 General 5 Star, C2, 5 Star ST
3. none 3150 5150 5150 1150 090 3150 3150 Minarelli ’79-83 General Limited Edition
4. 2150 2150 1150 none 2150 080 1150 1150 Sachs foot ’77-78 Jui Li Honey 50
4. 2150 2150 1150 none 2150 080 1150 1150 Sachs foot ’77-78 Clinton 50-A
5. 4150 2150 1150 none 2150 080 2150 2150 Sachs foot ’79-80 Grycner models
5. 4150 2150 1150 none 2150 080 2150 2150 Sachs foot ’78-80 AMS Sierra 50
6. 4150 4150 1150 none 2150 080 4150 4150 Sachs foot ’79-80 General 5 Star ST
6. 4150 4150 1150 none 2150 080 4150 4150 Sachs foot ’78-80 Jui Li Honey 50
6. 4150 4150 1150 none 2150 080 4150 4150 Sachs foot ’78-80 Clinton 50-A
7. 4150 2150 3150 none 1151 080 5151 5151 Sachs foot ’80-83 General 5 Star ST
8. 4150 4150 3150 3150 1151 080 3150 4150 Sachs oof ’80-83 General 5 Star ST
8. 4150 4150 3150 3150 1151 080 5150 5151 Sachs oof ’80-83 General 5 Star made by Jui Li ↑
9. 4150 2150 1151 none 1151 110 4150 4150 Sachs foot ’80-85 AMS Sierra 50 by Her Chee ↓
9. 4150 2150 1151 none 1151 110 4150 4150 Sachs foot ’80-82 Sachs G4
10. 4150 4150 1151 3150 1151 110 3150 4150 Sachs oof ’80-85 AMS Tahoe 50
10. 4150 4150 1151 3150 1151 110 3150 4150 Sachs oof ’80-82 Foxi 47
10. 4150 4150 1151 3150 1151 110 3150 4150 Sachs oof ’80-83 General 5 Star ST
10. 4150 4150 1151 3150 1151 110 5150 5151 Sachs oof ’80-85 General 5 Star
10. 4150 4150 1151 3150 1151 110 3150 4150 Sachs oof ’80-85 AMS Tahoe Sport G1, G2
Sources: Part numbers are mostly from the parts manuals above. Some are guessed based on internet photos and measurements. Measurements are mostly from actual cables or calculated. Some are calculated from parts measurements.
1977 Lazer Sport 50
1150 controls (black)
1977 Lazer Sport 50 ST
1150 controls (black)
1979 General 5 Star ST
1150 controls (silver)
Set 1 both hand brakes, 1150/1150 or 1150/1150 controls
1150-6282 left lever assy
1150-6287 left lever
1150-6285 start lever
1150-6281 right lever assy
1150-6297 throttle/switch
1150-6286 right lever
On Lazer-type controls the switches were separate from the controls.
Left control: No brake light switch hole. Left lever 1150-6287 and start lever 1150-6285 had 8.5 mm cable holes for 8.0 mm diameter barrel ends.
Right control: No brake light switch hole. Right lever 1150-6286 had a 8.5 cable hole for 8.0 cable end.
1150-6293 start cable Min/Laz none
1150-6294 front brake cable $27
1150-6295 rear brake cable none
Cable Set 2. 1979-83 General 5-Star or C2
1979 General 5 Star
1980 General 5 Star
’81 General 5 Star
’82 General 5 Star
’83 General 5 Star ST
’83 General C2
’85 General 5 Star
Set 2 both hand brakes, 3150/3150 (1979-81) or 5150/5150 (1982-85) controls
3150 and 5150
3150 and 5150
Left control 3150: Left lever 3150-6287. The plastic start lever 3150-6285 with mount 3150-6289 was below the control. Start cable end hole 6.5 mm for a 6.0 diameter barrel end.
Left control 5150: Left lever 5150-6287. The metal start lever 5150-6285 with mount 5150-6289 was below the control. Start cable end hole 6.5 mm for a 6.0 diameter barrel end.
Right control 3150: Right lever 3150-6286. Brake cable hole 8.5. No choke lever.
Right control 5150: Right lever 5150-6286. Brake cable hole 8.5. No choke lever.
3150-6293 start cable Min/Gen $13
3150-6294 front brake cable $34 
1979 Limited Edition
1983 Limited Edition
’80 Limited Edition front wheel & brake
#2 is arm 5150-5084 &
pinch bolt 5150-5070
The Limited Edition has the same cables as the 5 Star, except the brake cables are 5150 one-ended type. A pinch bolt 5150-5070, Grimeca type P25, attaches the lower end to the brake arm 5150-5084.
Set 3 both hand brakes, 3150/3150 controls
3150-6282 left control
3150-6287 left lever
3150-6285 start lever
3150-6281 right control
3150-6286 right lever
On General-type controls the switches were built into the controls.
Left control: Left lever 3150-6287 had a 8.5 mm cable hole for a 8.0 mm diameter barrel end. The plastic start lever 3150-6285 was below the bar with mount 3150-6289. Cable end hole was 6.5 mm for a 6.0 diameter barrel end.
Right control: Right lever 3150-6286 had a 8.5 hole for a 8.0 cable. No choke lever.
3150-6293 start cable Min/Gen $13
5150-6294 front brake cable none
5150-6295 rear brake cable none
Cable Set 4. 1977-78 Jui Li Honey 50
1978 Jui Li Honey 50
1978 Clinton 50 A
Set 4 rear foot brake, 1150/1150 controls
1150-6281 right lever assy
1150-6297 throttle/switch
1150-6282 left lever assy
1150-6287 left lever
1150-6285 start lever
On Lazer-type controls the switches were separate from the controls.
Left control: No brake light switch hole. Left lever 2150-6287 and start lever 2150-6285 had 8.5 mm cable holes for 8.0 mm diameter barrel ends. The left lever was for start. The start lever was for choke.
Right control: No brake light switch hole. Right lever 2150-6286 had a 8.5 cable hole for 8.0 cable end.
Cable Set 5. 1977-78 AMS Sierra 50
1978 AMS Sierra 50 with 2150 controls
The left 2150 control has a 4150 lever.
1980 Grycner with 2150 controls
Set 5 rear foot brake, 2150/2150 small-hand controls
L, 2150-6281 right control small
R, 4150-6281 for comparison
L, 2150-6282 left control small
R, 4150-6282 for comparison
No threaded hole for brake light switch.
These photos show the 2150 brake levers are smaller than 3150, 4150 and 5150 ones, and pull the cable less. The levers do not interchange but the cables do. This design is for smaller hands.
The brake cable inner wire length required by the the 2150 controls is 3 mm less than on 3150, 4150, 5150 controls, but 4 to 5 mm more than on 1150 controls.
4150-6284/6295 choke cable $20
415B-6284 1980’s aftermarket $10
1978 Jui Li Honey 50
4150/4150 controls
1978 Clinton 50-A
1980 Clinton 50-A
1980 Gen. 5 Star ST
505/1A foot brake
Set 6 rear foot brake, 4150/4150 controls
left control 4150-6282
right control 4150-6281
Left control: Has threaded hole for brake light switch. The left lever 4150-6287 was used as the start lever. It was made black to distinguish it from the right brake lever. A sticker says “start” and points to the black lever. Cable hole 8.5 mm for a 8.0 mm diameter barrel end.
Right control: Has threaded hole for brake light switch. Right lever 3150-6286 had a 8.5 cable hole for 8.0 cable end. Choke lever 4150-6270.
1150-6294 front brake cable $27
215L-6296 1980’s aftermarket $32
1983 General 5 Star ST
Set 7 rear foot brake, 5151/5151 controls
right control 5151-6281
left control 5151-6282
Left control: The start lever and mount were removed. Brake cable hole 8.5 mm for a 8.0 mm barrel end.
Right control: Brake cable 8.0 barrel end. Choke lever 2150-6287. Choke lever hole 6.5 mm for a 6.0 diameter barrel end.
3150-6294 front brake cable $34 
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1980 General 5 Star ST
3150/4150 controls
1983 General 5 Star ST
3150/4150 controls
1981 General 5 Star
5150/5151 controls
Set 8 both hand brakes, 3150/4150 or 5150/5151 controls
3150 and 5150
4150 and 5151
Left control: The metal start lever 5150-6287 with mount 5150-6289 was below the control. Start cable end hole 6.5 mm for a 6.0 diameter barrel end. Brake cable hole 8.5 mm for a 8.0 mm barrel end.
Right control: Brake cable 8.0 barrel end. Choke lever 2150-6287. Choke lever hole 6.5 mm for a 6.0 diameter barrel end.
4150-6293 start cable Sachs none3150-6294 front brake cable $34 .
1981 Sachs G4, 505/1B foot brake
rod type F brake cable, 4150 controls
1981 Sachs G4
Sachs G4 rear foot brake
110 mm ID brake drum
3150 rear brake cable. left: 110 mm drum, right: 80 mm drum. They both use the same cable!
Here an Angel ∅80-left brake plate is shown, an exact mirror image of a General ∅80-right.
1984 AMS Sierra 50
505/1D foot brake
rod type F brake cable
’84 AMS Sierra 50
505/1D foot brake
rod type F brake cable
Set 9 rear foot brake, 4150/4150 control
left control 4150-6282
right control 4150-6281
1151-6294 front brake cable $30.
1980 Foxi 47
3150/4150 controls
rod type F brake cable
1980 5 Star ST
3150/4150 controls
1983 General 5 Star
5150/5151 controls
1983 AMS Tahoe G2
rod type F brake cable
1983 5-Star (Her Chee), 5150/5151 controls
’84 AMS Tahoe Sport
3150/4150 controls
3150/4150 controls are on dual hand brake models with Sachs engines
1151 rod-type front brake cable is on big hub models made by Her Chee
Set 10 both hand brakes, 3150/4150 or 5150/5151 controls
3150 and 5150
4150 and 5151
Left control: The metal start lever 5150-6287 with mount 5150-6289 was below the control. Start cable end hole 6.5 mm for a 6.0 diameter barrel end. Brake cable hole 8.5 mm for a 8.0 mm barrel end.
Right control: Brake cable 8.0 barrel end. Choke lever 2150-6287. Choke lever hole 6.5 mm for a 6.0 diameter barrel end.
1151-6294 front brake cable $30.
General-Sachs cables compared to Hercules-Sachs and Columbia-Sachs:
Choke cables for 1970’s mopeds with Sachs 504 and 505 engines all have about a 36 to 38 inch conduits. Hercules is 37, Columbia is 38.4, General is 36.4.
Throttle cables for 1970’s mopeds with Sachs 504/505 engines all have 34 to 37 inch conduits. Hercules is 35, Columbia is 37, General is 34.2.
Start (clutch and decompression) cables for 1970’s mopeds with Sachs 504/505 engines all have 34 to 37 inch conduits. Hercules is 35, Columbia is 37, General is 34.5.
2150-6284/6295 choke cable none415B-6284 1980’s aftermarket $10
415S-6284 1980’s aftermarket $15
Choke cables are about 2 inches longer than Sachs 504/505 throttle cables. Most of that difference is due to the throttle cable pipe length.
2150-6293 start cable Sachs none3150-6293 start cable Min/Gen $134150-6293 start cable Sachs none
The Sachs 504 and 505 engine start cable goes through a small hole in the engine case. It cannot be double-ended and ready-made because the lower end cannot fit though the small hole. So it is single-ended and must have the upper end installed last as a pinch bolt.
The lower cable end goes in a starter clutch arm with two different holes, 5.1 and 6.5 mm ID. So the cable end has to be 4.9 and 6.3 mm OD or less. Here the specification is 4.5 and 6.0 but it can be a little more or less.
1151-6294 front brake cable $303150-6294 front brake cable $34 5150-6294 front brake cable none
1150-6295 rear brake cable none5150-6295 rear brake cable none
1150-6296 throttle cable $321151-6296 throttle cable none215L-6296 1980’s aftermarket $32
Dellorto cable pipes
Sachs-Bing cable pipes
These cables are for a specific length of cable pipe.
Left, Dellorto 2c or 2cr is required for 1150-6296.
Right, Sachs-Bing long is required for 2150-6296.
Right, Sachs-Bing short is required for 1151-6296.
1979 Benelli G2 (US model)
Benelli G2 start cable types
Top is 1978-80 G2
Bottom is 76-77 Blazer
Benelli G2 start cable
1977 Benelli Blazer (US model of Export FA)
120 35.11.75.40 Gooo 1-ended throttle cable CT1s
Domino sliding-block right control, no upper adjuster
33 x 2.4+” grey or black $10 .
001 70.09.30.10 G244/20 1-ended start cable 1L .
Domino third-lever left control, with upper adjuster
52 x 5+” grey or black $10 .
002 48.80.24.70 M277 pinch bolt P20 photo
003 48.80.25.70 G10 oo spring subst. 6.5-7.0 id x 60-75
004 48.80.18.70 UI7191 stop cap (step ferrule) F5C photo
041 70.62.69.20 G7/4 00 adjuster A3a
35a 00.00.00.00 Gooo anchor pin D14a subst. image
Benelli Blazer rear brake cable 58 x 64″ 1-ended mushroom
1971 Benelli Hurricane conduit lengths
front brake 32″
rear brake 48″
throttle 28″
start/clutch 32″
Hercules mopeds are commonly known as Sachs in the USA. Here the true maker name Hercules is used to avoid confusion with Sachs engines, which are used on other brands, and to include other alias brands Eagle, Moppet, DKW, Pegasus, etc, made by Hercules.
Hercules choke short 1-ended 170.80.08
’80-83 Sachs Prima G3, low bars with 505 foot brake
1982 Bombardier Eagle III with Sachs 505 foot brake
33.4+ = 31.8 + 1.6+ with pinch bolt
replacement black $12
Hercules choke 1-ended 170.80.09
1970-77 Hercules M1, M2, P1 sheet frame, Sachs 504
1978-80 Sachs Westlake, Sundancer with Sachs 504
1973-77 Hercules M4, M5, P3 tube frame 505 foot brake
1978-80 Sachs Balboa, Suburban with 505 foot brake
1980-83 Sachs Seville, Prima with 505 foot brake
1982 Bombardier Eagle I, II with Sachs 505 foot brake
37.4+ = 35.8 + 1.6+ with pinch bolt
replacement black $12
Sachs start cables depend on what frame, what handlebar and what controls. All Sachs start (clutch-decomp) cables have to be single-ended because they must pass through a small 2.5 mm hole in the Sachs 504 or 505 engine case.
Sachs start (clutch) inner wire 1-ended WCS
47″ universal ’70-95 with Sachs 504 or 505 engine
replacement 1.5 mm $11
Hercules start short 1-ended 170.69.02
’79-83 Sachs Prima G3, low bars with 505 foot brake
1982 Bombardier Eagle III with Sachs 505 foot brake
34.4″ = 1.1+2.8+0.3+28.0+1.2+1.0
replacement black $21
Hercules start 1-ended 170.73.81
1970-77 Hercules M1, M2, P1 sheet frame, Sachs 504
1978-80 Sachs Westlake, Sundancer with Sachs 504
1973-77 Hercules M4, M5, P3 tube frame 505 foot brake
1978-80 Sachs Balboa, Suburban with 505 foot brake
1979-83 Sachs Seville, Prima with 505 foot brake
1982 Bombardier Eagle I, II with Sachs 505 foot brake
38.4″ = 1.1+2.8+0.3+32.0+1.2+1.0
replacement black $21
Many bikes do not have their original throttle cable pipe (aka elbow, bendy) since the carburetor or top parts can be from other models or a remake. So to avoid guessing, the cable pipe length, short or long, must be identified visually, to get the correct throttle cable.
Hercules A x 1-ended 170.72.92
most ’70-76 Herc. M1, M2, P1 sheet frame with 504
most ’73-76 Moppet P504 with Sachs 504
most ’73-76 Herc. M4, M5, P3 tube frame 505 ft brk
most ’74-76 Moppet P505 with Sachs 505 foot brake
40.0+ = 35.5 + 4.5 + 1.3 with pinch bolt
170.72.92r replacement black $12
40.0 = 35.5 + 4.5 for short cable pipe
170.72.92Ar 2-ended replacement $19
Hercules B x 1-ended 170.72.17
most ’77-83 Herc. M1, M2, P1 sheet frame with 504
most ’78-80 Sachs Westlake, Sundancer with 504
most ’77-83 Herc. M4, M5, P3 tube frame 505 ft brk
most ’78-80 Sachs Balboa, Suburban 505 foot brake
most ’79-83 Sachs Seville, Prima with 505 foot brake
most ’82 Bombardier Eagle I, II with 505 foot brake
40.0+ = 35.0 + 5.0 + 1.3 with pinch bolt
170.72.17r replacement black $12
40.0 = 35.0 + 5.0 for long cable pipe
170.72.17Br 2-ended replacement $19
Hercules B short 1-ended 170.72.16
’79-83 Sachs Prima G3, low bars with 505 foot brake
1982 Bombardier Eagle III with Sachs 505 foot brake
36.0+ = 31.0 + 5.0 + 1.3 with pinch bolt
170.72.16r replacement black $12
36.0 = 31.0 + 5.0 for long cable pipe
170.72.16Br 2-ended replacement $19
Hercules front brake 1-ended 170.70.73 $18
40.7=36.5+4.2 ∅2.0 without clevis clamp P26a
’75-76 Hercules M1,M2,P1 sheet frame with 504
’75-76 Herc. M4,M5,P3 tube frame, 505 foot brake
170.70.73r 1-ended replacement ∅1.5 $12
clevis clamps: P26a $20.0 P26d $13.0
Hercules rear brake 1-ended 170.70.76 $20
66.7=62.5+4.2 ∅2.0 without clevis clamp P26a
’75-76 Hercules M1,M2,P1 sheet frame with 504
170.70.76r 1-ended replacement ∅1.5 $12
clevis clamps: P26a $20.0 P26d $13.0
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Hercules front brake 2-ended 170.70.05 $35
’77-83 Westlake, Sundancer sheet frame with 504
’77-83 Balboa, Suburban, Prima (tube) 505 foot brk
40.7=36.5+4.2 ∅2.0 clevis is riveted to brake arm
170.70.05r 2-ended replacement ∅1.5 $23
Hercules rear brake 2-ended 170.70.01 $38
’77-83 Westlake, Sundancer sheet frame with 504
66.7=62.5+4.2 ∅2.0 clevis is riveted to brake arm
170.70.01r 2-ended replacement ∅1.5 $25
Hercules front brake 2-ended 170.70.03 none
’80-83 Seville sheet frame with Sachs 505 foot brake
???=??.? + ??.? ∅2.0 clevis is riveted to brake arm
170.70.03r 2-ended replacement ∅1.5 $
Hercules front brake 2-ended 170.70.03 $30
’79-83 Prima G3 tube frame with Sachs 505 foot brake
36.7=32.5+4.2 ∅2.0 clevis is riveted to brake arm
170.70.03r 2-ended replacement ∅1.5 $23
Brake cable lower end types
1. built-in clevis for 6mm pear end
2. Grimeca pinch bolt for no end
3. Tomos pinch bolt for no end
4. 8mm barrel end or pinch bolt
5. clevis end or clevis pinch bolt
Early Hercules cables were all single ended, in the tradition of bicycles. The brake cables had clevis type pinch bolt ends, type 5 at the right. The clevis piece and adjuster are sold separately.
Hercules clevis end
is riveted to arm
Later Hercules had double ended brake cables, in the tradition of motorcycles. They attached easily and securely to a clevis piece that was riveted to the lever arm. This made it safer and more fool proof, but also made the brake cables specific and difficult to get or make.
The early controls (not shown), here nicknamed “Early 1970’s Magura” had bottomless threaded holes, requiring standard M6-1.0 adjusters. After 1976-77 they had the “1970’s Magura” controls. The brake cable end holes changed from threaded bottomless to slotted with bottom, to accept either a plain cable or, optionally, a Magura type adjuster.
Hercules Sachs choke cable, single ended
Sachs air filter
Front half w/choke
The Sachs external choke is part of the air filter box, front half. The Ø3 end goes in the plastic slide. The upper bare end requires a 5×7 pinch bolt for the right thumb lever. The design requires that the upper end of the cable be removed to install or remove the cable. (If there was a double ended Sachs choke cable it would require a Magura type adjuster to be adjusted way up/tighter to allow for installation slack).
Hercules-Sachs throttle cable, single ended
Since this is a single ended cable, it does not matter if the carb elbow is long or short. The pinch bolt can be located accordingly.
All original Hercules cables had light grey plastic oil ports, located a few inches from the top end. Replacement cables do not have oil ports.
1975 Moppett, Sachs 504-1A, short carb elbow
| FRONT BRAKE sleeve x wire upper end lower end | REAR BRAKE sleeve x wire upper end lower end | THROTTLE sleeve x wire upper end lower end | START CABLE sleeve x wire upper end lower end | CHOKE CABLE sleeve x wire upper end lower end | |
| 1977-80 Cimatti City Bike sliding block throttle Minarelli V1, side carb | 38 x 42" Ø1.5 6mm pear no end black $10 | 64 x 69" Ø1.5 6mm pear no end black $13 | 38 x 42" Ø1.2 no end 3x5 inline black $12 | 43 x 47" Ø1.5 6mm pear no end black $10 | none |
| 1976-77 Cimatti City Bike wrap-around throttle Minarelli V1, side carb | same as above | same as above | 38 x 42" Ø1.2 5x7 barrel 3x5 inline black $20 | same as above | none |
“wrap-around” throttle
Cimatti early throttle cable, double ended, for cable pipe 2b.
For longer pipe 2a, exposed length is shorter, 3.5″.
A Ø8 end cap is added over the Ø6 one on top, for centering.
1976 and some 1977 Cimatti had Domino wrap-around type throttles and double ended throttle cables.
Vespa cable pipe 2a is too high for floorboards
Short cable pipe 2b is correct for Cimatti
Early type double ended cable: For the original double ended throttle cable to fit, the curved pipe aka carb elbow must be the one that is 22mm tall and 30mm long, at the far left. If a different carb elbow is used, then the cable must be cut and re-soldered to match.
5mm Adjusters: Wonder why a Cimatti early double ended throttle cable does not have the 5mm adjuster trapped onto the cable, but a Puch double ended throttle cable does? It is because the center hole is over 3mm on the Italian Dellorto M5-0.75 thread adjuster, but under 3mm on the German Bing M5-0.80 thread adjuster. So the 3mm diameter carb end passes through on Dellorto, but not on Bing.
“sliding block” throttle
Cimatti (most) throttle cable, single ended
1978 and later, and some 1977 Cimatti had Domino slide type throttles that used single ended throttle cables. The cable runs parallel to the handlebar.
Later type single ended cable: Most Cimatti are this later type. It does not care what carb or what elbow is on the other end. During installation the (usually new) wire is pulled almost taut, so any excess slack is removed. After the pinch bolt in the sliding block is tightened, the excess wire “tail” is cut off.
AMF brake arms
1978-83 AMF Roadmaster mopeds have special brake cables. All models, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 140, 141 have the same controls and hand brake levers. At the upper end the black plastic hand lever is a unique American design that requires a special cable end. The original end piece looks like a “T” but the replacement is just the top part of the “T”, made from a Ø3.9 x 7.2 mm brass cable end E5f, ground shorter to Ø3.9 x 5.9 mm.
On all models the lower end of the cable has no soldered-on cable end. The cable is the same but the piece that attaches it to the brake arm has two types. Models 110 and 115 have Hercules-Sachs type special clevis clamps (right in photo) on both front and rear. Models 120, 125, 130, 140, 141 have clevis clamp on front, and Grimeca pinch bolt (left in photo) on rear.
AMF Roadmaster front replacement brake cable, bare $19
AMF original brake lever and cable
AMF Roadmaster rear replacement brake cable, bare $19
pinch bolt $5, clevis clamp $15, adjuster $2, step ferrule $1
1975-86 Garelli horizontal cylinder one speed models with front facing carb
1976-86 Garelli vertical cylinder two speed models with side facing carb
front brake $10 38 x 43″ Ø1.5 wire, 6mm pear end, black
rear brake $10 60 x 66″ Ø1.5 wire, 6mm pear end, black
1975-86 Garelli horizontal cylinder models with front facing carb
throttle xxx $10 32 x 36+” Ø1.2 wire, 3×5 inline end, black
1976-86 Garelli vertical cylinder models with side facing carb
throttle xxx $10 38 x 42+” Ø1.2 wire, 3×5 inline end, black
1983-86 Garelli Basic horizontal cylinder one speed, front facing carb
throttle xxx $10 34 x 38+” Ø1.2 wire, 3×5 inline end, black
Things that are shown removed from the cable are not included with the cable.
Things that are shown installed in the cable are included with the cable.
So on the first cable below, the step ferrule is part of the cable, but the adjuster and clamp bolt are not.
H. Horizontal cylinder engine (Eureka, Sport, Gran Sport, Rally Sport, Super Sport, others)
Garelli horizontal engine start cable versions
Eureka Flex Standard Ø1.5 start cable 503754.7300 N/A
front pull, cable stop on frame, requires clamp bolt in hand lever
Eureka Flex Deluxe Ø1.5 start cable 503501.7300 $17
front pull, cable stop on engine, requires clamp bolt in hand lever
Sport, Rally Sport, Gran Sport, Super Sport 506851.7300 $27
Ø1.5 front pull, stop on frame, requires adapter in hand lever
V. Vertical cylinder engine (Gulp Matic, VIP, VIP-N, Monza GT, Avanti and Cosmo remakes, others)
Garelli vertical engine start cable versions
Garelli Gulp original start cable, rear-pull 500201.7300 N/A
rear pull, cable stop on engine, requires clamp bolt in hand lever
Garelli VIP prototype cable, for sharp U-turn routing N/A
This sharp-bend U-turn shorter cable performed poorly.
The wide U-turn, longer cable was better, and superseded it.
Garelli VIP start cable for wide U-turn 507251.7300 $23
rear pull, cable stop on frame, requires clamp bolt in hand lever
12 Garelli replacement start cables are offered: 3 lengths H,G or V, 2 styles d or e, 2 thicknesses 1.5 or 2.0.
Length is the same as original. For shorter or taller handlebars, the cable length would be shorter or longer.
Thickness is the same as original. (in mm) wire 1.5, conduit 5. HD cables are thicker, wire 2.0, conduit 6.
Why so many? 1) Garelli mopeds have different engines. The type of Garelli engine Horizontal, Gulp, or VIP, and the cable routing, determines the cable length. See above photos of original cable routing. 2) Garelli mopeds can have 2 different hand lever cable end pieces. The type of end piece in the hand lever (adapter “d” or clamp “e“) determines the style of cable inner wire end (mushroom or sideways barrel). 3) Standard “std” 1.5 mm, or heavy duty “HD” 2.0 mm thicknesses are offered. The thickness is a matter of choice.
Why heavy duty? Often the starter mechanism inside the engine gets worn, glazed or messed up, causing the starting clutch to slip. Then the start lever has to be squeezed real hard. A thicker cable performs better when the lever is squeezed really hard. The thicker HD cables are for Garelli mopeds that slip when starting.
H. Horizontal cylinder engine (Eureka, Sport, Gran Sport, Rally Sport, Super Sport, others)
H1.5d start cable std bare $10 for when clamp “e” is missing
H2.0d start cable HD bare $20 for when clamp “e” is missing
H1.5e start cable std bare $10 for when clamp “e” is present
H2.0e start cable HD bare $20 for when clamp “e” is present
These “H” start cables are front-pull. So they are the shortest. See horizontal engine start cable photos above.
The replacement cable bare is just the wire and the conduit-with-end-caps. The pieces a, b, c, d, e are sold separately. They slide off or detach from the single-ended cable. See below.
G. Vertical cylinder “early” engine (Gulp Matic, others)
G1.5d start cable std bare $10 for when clamp “e” is missing
G2.0d start cable HD bare $20 for when clamp “e” is missing
G1.5e start cable std bare $10 for when clamp “e” is present
G2.0e start cable HD bare $20 for when clamp “e” is present
These “G” start cables are rear pull. So they are longer than “H”. They do a quick sharp U-turn, and stay on the same side of the frame. So they are not as long as the “V” type.
The replacement cable bare is just the wire and the conduit-with-end-caps. The pieces a, b, c, d, e are sold separately. They slide off or detach from the single-ended cable. See below.
V. Vertical cylinder “late” engine (VIP, VIP-N, Monza GT, Avanti and Cosmo remakes, others)
V1.5d start cable std bare $10 for when clamp “e” is missing
V2.0d start cable HD bare $20 for when clamp “e” is missing
V1.5e start cable std bare $10 for when clamp “e” is present
V2.0e start cable HD bare $20 for when clamp “e” is present
These “V” cables are rear-pull. They are the longest, because they go to the rear first, then make a wide U-turn behind the engine to the other side of the frame.
The replacement cable bare is just the wire and the conduit-with-end-caps. The pieces a, b, c, d, e are sold separately. They slide off or detach from the single-ended cable. See below.
a. clamp (pinch bolt) x $$4 short for engine lever xxxx xxxx substitute, good quality, good design
b. ferrule (cable stop) x N/A 4.5 to 7.5 by 11.3, 6.1 id xxxxx Garelli original
b. ferrule (cable stop) x $$3 3.8 to 7.0 by 10.8, 5.9 id xxxx xsubstitute F2 Motobecane 16944
c. adjuster (cable stop) $$6 M6 thread, ribbed xxxx xxxxxx Garelli original 000315.9522
c. adjuster (cable stop) $$2 M6 thread, hex style xxxx xxxx substitute
d. adapter (socket bolt) $$4 cable anchor long with washer x substitute, washer keeps cable centered
d. adapter (socket bolt) N/A cable anchor short 70’s Domino Garelli original 506851.5178, for start lever, pre-1986
d. adapter (socket bolt) $$4 cable anchor 80’s Domino xxxx for all-black Domino controls, 1986-on Garelli models
e. clamp (pinch bolt) xx N/A long for hand lever xxxx xxxxxx Garelli original 0009504.4554
f. clamp (pinch bolt) xx $$4 long for hand lever xxxx xxxxxx substitute, requires internal washers to stay centered
f. clamp (pinch bolt) xx $$4 long for hand lever xxxx xxxxxx this is difficult to install, more about this later…
Garelli start-clutch cables have been a difficult subject at Myrons Mopeds for many years. Not only are there different cables, engines and routings, but the bikes can have different end pieces, clamp “e” or adapter “d”. Those things can be changed, so the customer has to say what kind the bike has. To make matters worse, the clamp “e” has been scarce and unavailable since the 1980’s. So there is a lot of explaining to do. And then, there is a tendency for the start cable to wear out or break, because the starting clutch mechanism inside the engine slips, which requires the cable to be pulled very hard.
Garelli start lever
without socket bolt.
8mm hole size is
same as brake but
lever is thinner.
Domino Socket Bolts
Domino Socket Bolts: 1970’s Italian moped brake levers and start lever use these adapter pieces to convert the pear end to a longer sideways barrel. They are more than just an adapter, because they have a slot for the inner wire to pass through, to allow installation. There are two lengths, 16mm for brake levers, and 14mm for decomp/start levers. It is important to have the cable wire centered in the lever. So there is a groove that the sheet metal lever sits in when the lever is squeezed. That groove keeps the socket bolt from sliding sideways. Without that groove, the cable still functions, but maybe not as well, or it might make a “click” sound and feel, when it does not stay centered. A longer one will substitute for a short one, with a 8mm washer under it. But the washer covers the centering groove, so it might not perform as well as an original.
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.
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.
Derbi Cables US models: Here are listed 27 different cables, for Derbi mopeds sold new in the US from 1976 to 1989. Cables for bikes from other times and places may or may not be the same as these.
Engine types: The engine types are abbreviated as pp (piston-ported), pr (pyramid-reed), fr (flat-reed).
Cables pass through frame: On sheet-frame Variant models, the throttle, decomp(start) and rear brake cables pass through the frame. That makes them never get pinched by the steering, but makes replacement more difficult. The little Derbi serviceman says “When replacing Variant cables that pass through the frame never pull out the old cable, without attaching the new cable to the end of it.” Otherwise it becomes ten times more difficult.
Leone cables: In the 1980’s there were high quality aftermarket cables made in Taiwan. In the list below they have non-Derbi part numbers beginning with CBL.
’76-86 have Ideal-made throttles, 0° or 90° type
T H R O T T L E C A B L E S
Here are listed 7 different Derbi throttle cables. There are 3 throttles, 1976-80, 1980-86, 1987-90, abbreviated as Der 0°, Der 90°, and Domino. The Domino throttle is a sliding block type with a cable pinch bolt, so the throttle cable #6 and 7 inner wires are endless on top. The other two throttles are wrap-around type and take double-ended throttle cables #1 to 5.
Curved pipe: The DS50 throttle cable does not have a curved metal pipe. It has a side-pull carb top instead, because of the low floor. Cables 4, 5 and 6 do not have a curved metal pipe because on those frames (C5, SLE-X and Variant Sport) it is not needed. There is enough room above the engine for the conduit to curve.
Conduit length: A straight-pull (Der 0°) throttle requires a cable conduit 70 mm longer on top, compared to a side-pull (Der 90°). It has to curve gently around and come straight in. But a straight pull (Der 0°) throttle is on bikes with piston port engines. Those have carburetors 45 mm more forward than bikes pyramid reed engines and side-pull (Der 90°) throttles. You can tell that by the position of the choke button in the center panel. The net difference is 70 minus 45. The ’76-82 Variant throttle cable conduit is 25 mm longer than the ’83-85 Variant conduit.
C5 and RD50: The C-5 Diablo and RD50 models have wide off-road handlebars and so need longer cables. But the engine sits higher because the frame has a high ground clearance. So the two cables that go to the engine, throttle and decomp, are not much longer. The decomp cable is the same as Variant and the throttle cable is only 45 mm longer.
Laguna: The Laguna has narrow and low handlebars, and so requires shorter cables. The Laguna tubular frame is different than the Variant pressed sheet frame, so some cables can be routed differently. The Laguna decomp cable is 150 mm (5.9″) shorter than Variant. The rear brake cable is 120 mm (4.7″) shorter. The front brake cable is 95 mm (3.7″) shorter. From these known length differences, the Laguna throttle cable is estimated to be 95 mm (3.7″) shorter.
# E mm C 0 000.50.09.170 price 1976-80 Variant SL engine throttle Vintage Cables
1 075 0985 a 000.50.09.170 none 1976-82 Var. SL, SLE, TT pp Der 0° original use #1r
1a 75 0985 a 000. CBL-T100 $38 1976-82 Var. SL, SLE, TT pp Der 0° says Made in Taiwan
2 099 0890 a 000.43.09.170 none 1978-82 Sport Laguna pp, pr Der 90° orig. use #3r (longer)
3 099 0960 a 0A0.09.30.171 none 83-85 Variant SL, SLE xxx pr Der 90° original use #3r
4 075 1030 a 000.28.09.170 none 78-82 C5 83-87 RD50 pp, pr Der 0° original use #4r
5 099 0935 a 0F0.09.00.171 none 1985-86 Variant SL, SLE fr Der 90° original use #5r
6 115 0935 a 0A0.09.40.171 none 1987-89 Variant Sport xx fr Domino orig. nylon-lined use #6r
7 115 1100? 0E0.09.20.171 none 1987-89 DS50 Scooter x fr Domino orig. nylon-lined use #7r
# E mm C 0 000.50.09.170 price Modern Cables most are nylon-lined for low friction
1r 075 0985 000.50.09.170R $34 replacement for 1, nylon-lined 2-ended with pipe 2g and adjuster
1v 75 0985 000.50.09.170V $22 replacement for 1, not lined, two-ended w/used orig. Derbi cable pipe
3r 099 0960 0A0.09.30.171R $34 replace for 2 and 3 nylon-lined 2-ended with pipe 2g and adjuster
3v 99 0960 0A0.09.30.171V $22 replace for 2 and 3 not lined, two-ended w/used orig. Derbi cable pipe
4r 075 1030 000.28.09.170R $22 replacement for 4, nylon-lined, two-ended, no curved cable pipe
5r 099 0935 0F0.09.00.171R $22 replacement for 6, nylon-lined, two-ended, no curved cable pipe
6r 115 0935 0A0.09.40.171R $12 replacement for 7, nylon-lined, one-ended, no curved cable pipe
7r 115 1130 0E0.09.20.171R $10 replacement for 8, nylon-lined, zero-ended, no pipe (can cut if too long)
F R O N T B R A K E C A B L E S
Here are listed 6 different Derbi front brake cables. There were different styles, lengths C and exposed lengths E.
Derbi or Domino: There were two kinds of hand brake controls. ’76-86 had Derbi type, chrome, welded to the handlebar. ’87-89 had Domino type, black clamp on with integrated CEV switches.
Exposed length E is about 12 mm longer for ’87-89 Derbi mopeds (Variant Sport and DS50), because their Domino lever mounts have slotted M6-threaded cable adjusters. ’76-86 Derbi mopeds with Derbi-made welded lever mounts have slotted cable stops instead of adjusters. Compare the E of #2 and #5 below. They’re 12 mm different.
# x E mm C 00 000.50.09.170 price 1976-80 Variant Sxx controls Vintage Cables
1x 100 0945a 000.82.09.230 $22 1976-86 Var. SL, SLE, TT Derbi original use #1a
1a 100 0945a 000. CBL-B100 none 1976-86 Var. SL, SLE, TT Derbi says Made in Taiwan
2x 100 0910a 000.80.09.230 $24 1978-80 Var. SL, SLE, TT Derbi original use #1 (longer)
3x 100 0850a 0D0.09.00.231 $24 1978-82 Laguna xxxxxx Derbi orig. use #1 (way longer)
4x 100 1100? 0A0.09.20.231 none 1978-87 C5, RD50 xxxx Derbi original
5x 112 0995a 0F0.09.00.231 none 1987-89 Variant Sport Domino orig. nylon-lined
6x 112 1050? 0E0.09.20.231 none 1987-89 DS50 xxxxxx Domino orig. nylon-lined
R E A R B R A K E C A B L E S
Here are listed 8 different Derbi rear brake cables. There were different styles, conduit lengths C and exposed lengths E.
Derbi or Domino: There were two kinds of hand brake controls. ’76-86 had Derbi type, chrome, welded to the handlebar. ’87-89 had Domino type, black clamp on with integrated CEV switches.
Exposed length E is about 13 mm longer for ’87-89 Derbi mopeds (Variant Sport and DS50), because their Domino lever mounts have slotted M6-threaded cable adjusters. ’76-86 Derbi mopeds with Derbi-made welded lever mounts have slotted cable stops instead of adjusters. Compare the E and Eo of #4 and #7 below. Both are 13 mm different.
Anchor bar: 1976-82 Derbi SL, SLE and TT (piston ported) models can have two possible rear brake cables, depending on whether or not the bike has an “anchor bar”. It’s the bracket that attaches the brake plate and carries the braking force to near the swing-arm pivot. It’s purpose is to isolate the brake action from the suspension action. So going over bumps does not change the braking behavior. Mopeds generally do not have a anchor bar, but motorcycles generally do. The first Derbi models sold in the US 1976-78 did not have it, then they did 1979-80, then they did not again after 1980.
31 mm difference
Exposed length E is about 31 mm longer for ’76-82 Derbi mopeds (Variant SL, SLE, TT) with a brake anchor bar installed. This is a result of the cable stop being relocated farther away from the brake arm. The cable conduit stops at a tab with a 4.5 mm hole, located on the steel anchor bar, rather than a slotted and bottomed 6.5 mm hole in a tab on the aluminum brake plate.
SL, SLE, TT rear brake cable with threaded rod,
is different for bikes with or without anchor bar
1979 with anchor bar
Service bulletin 2
Anchor bar upgrade kit: In 1980 they offered a Rear Brake Modification Kit which was an anchor bar, some hardware, and an anchor-bar-type brake cable 000.80.09.430, to replace the no-anchor-bar cable 000.82.09.430. The installation instructions are given in Service Bulletin 2 shown here.
Because of this you can’t say what rear brake cable is correct just from knowing the bike’s identity (make, model, year, ID number). You have to know whether it has a brake anchor bar installed or not.
Hand/foot brake plate
has M6 threaded hole
Hand or Foot Brake: ’78-82 Laguna and C5 Diablo models had a dual action rear brake, activated by either the left hand or the right foot. Unlike the other models, the brake plate had an M6 threaded hole and the cable had a non-removable threaded adjuster and spring.
# Eo E mm C end caps .900…000999 price 1976-80 Variant SL controls Vintage Cables
1 096 181 1510 ∅7 ∅4/9 000.80.09.430 $27 ’78-80 SL SLE TT for bar Derbi original, says nothing
1a 96 191 1510 ∅7 ∅4/9 000. CBL-B101 $24 ’78-80 SL SLE TT for bar Derbi says Made in Taiwan
2 080 142 1510 ∅7 ∅7/0 000.82.09.430 $18 ’80-83 SL SLE TT no bar Derbi original
2a 90 152 1510 ∅7 ∅7/0 000.82.09.430 $18 ’76-78 SL SLE TT no bar Derbi original
3 072? 143? 1600? ∅7 ∅7/0 0A0.09.10.432 none ’83-87 RD50 xxxx no bar Derbi original
4 072 143 1525 ∅7 ∅7/0 0A0.09.70.431 $26 ’84-86 SL, SLE xx no bar Derbi original
5 000 145 1390 ∅7 M6/ 000.62.09.430 $29 ’78-82 Laguna foot/hand Derbi original
6 000 132 1550 ∅7 M6/ 000.79.09.431 $29 ’78-82 C5 xxx foot/hand Derbi original
7 086 156 1540 ∅7 ∅4/9 0A0.09.80.431 none ’86-89 V. Sp, SLE no bar Domino orig. lined, good-used
8 086? 156? 1590? ∅7 ∅4/9 0E0.09.10.451 none ’87-89 DS50 xxx no bar Domino orig. nylon-lined
Others (imperfect alternatives)
2b 100 183 1450 $16 ∅7 upper, ∅7 lower for no bar, like #2 but with shorter conduit
1b 121 193 1460 $20 ∅7 upper, ∅4/9 lower for bar, like #1 but with shorter conduit
D E C O M P ( S T A R T ) C A B L E S
Here are listed 4 different Derbi decomp cables. The decompression cables for ’87-89 Domino controls have a smaller diameter (5.0 – 5.5 mm) upper end than the ones for ’76-86 Derbi controls (5.5 -6.0 mm).
# E mm C 000.00.00.000 price 1976-80 Variant SL, SL controls Vintage Cables
1x 42 735 000.82.09.400 $15 1976-87 SL SLE TT C5 RD50 Derbi original, tarnished use #1a
1a 42 735 000. CBL-D100 $16 1976-87 SL SLE TT C5 RD50 Derbi says Made in Taiwan, fresh shiny
2x 42 585 0A0.09.00.401 $26 1978-82 Sport Laguna x,x,x Derbi original (only one) use #1 (longer)
3x 42 825 0A0.09.30.401 none 1987-89 Variant Sport xx Domino original (only one)
4x 42 ??? 0E0.09.00.401 none 1987-89 DS50 Scooter xx Domino original
C H O K E C A B L E S
Here are listed 2 different Derbi choke cables. Only the flat-reed engine models ’86-89 had choke cables.
# E mm C 000.00.00.000 price 1976-80 Variant SL, SL controls Vintage Cables
1x 70 950 0F0.09.00.651 none 1986-89 Var. Sport, SLE-X Domino original nylon-lined
2x 70 1120? 0E0.09.20.651 none 1987-89 DS50 Scooter xx Domino original nylon-lined
# E mm C 000.00.00.000 price Modern Cables with nylon-lined conduit
1r 70 950 0F0.09.00.651R $12 replacement for 1, 2.8 x 37.4″ 1-ended
2r 70 1150 0E0.09.20.651R $12 replacement for 2, 2.8 x 45.3″ 1-ended (can cut conduit if too long)
Welcome. This cable section is for control cables, that slide back and forth, not speedometer cables, that rotate. For speedometer cables, see Parts/Frame/Speedometer.
Single or Double Ended: Some control cable inner wires have two ends, and some have only one. The “end” is a round piece if metal, usually soldered onto the braided steel wire. When a cable inner wire has only one end, it can be removed from the conduit (or sleeve or housing). When a cable inner wire has a ball of lead at both ends, then it is permanently trapped and cannot be removed without cutting one end off.
Tri-Flow
Squeeze type oil can
3-in-1 oil
Lubing Cables: Old cables become sticky from deteriorated oil and corrosion. A few drops of fresh thin oil is often all the cable needs to work good again, after a long period of sitting. Apply a few drops of oil or synthetic lubricant (preferably Tri Flow) onto the upper exposed inner wire so that it runs downhill into the cable. The bike is leaned over so that cable entrance is going down. The oil takes a few minutes to flow down the wire. Straighten out any kinks in the cable. Also lube the throttle, especially sliding block kinds, and the levers, where the lever pivots, and where the cable pivots.
Cable cutter
End wires bent
into an umbrella
before soldering
Soldering iron
Cutting cables: The preferred tool is called a diagonal cutting pliers. It must be fairly new and sharp to cut braided steel cable inner wires and coiled steel cable outer conduits. Most of the inexpensive kinds do not stay sharp long.
Configuring cables: A single ended “universal” cable is configured, or made into, a double ended “specific” cable. Any cutting of the sleeve, adding stop pieces, adapters or adjusters is done first. Then the cable is installed on the bike. Lastly, the top end piece is installed in the correct location on the wire. The wire strands are bent into an umbrella, and soldered. This is often necessary when ready-made cables are not available.
