When did the Batavus HS 50 moped come out?
It was manufactured from 1975 to 1979 (maybe longer). The HS-50 was also available in a deluxe model which included directional signal lights (indicators). The HS50 is a motorcycle style moped built to the specification of the British Batavus importers, Harglo Ltd.
Are there drum brakes on a Batavus moped?
The only thing one has to remember is to turn the pedals so that they do not ground. Due to the light weight of the Batavus, the small drum brakes are quite efficient; in fact, it is quite easy to lock both wheels on the driest of roads with just a firm grip on the handlebar-mounted levers.
What kind of suspension does a Batavus HS50 have?
Front suspension of the HS50 is by telescopic forks with internal springs, while the rear is by a pivoting fork with the engine on the forward eng to counterbalance the rear wheel. The handling of the machine demands a great deal of care, as the steering is very light and perhaps, the forks are mounted too near the vertical plane.
When was the first Batavus bike made in the Netherlands?
BATAVUS was founded in 1904. Now making only bicycles. Batavus is one of the two most prestigious Dutch companies. The second is Gazelle, it is like Mercedes and BMW in Germany among cars. On such a prestigious bike, of course, there is a proud inscription: Made by Batavus in Nederlands.
What’s the top speed of a Batavus HS 50 moped?
Batavus HS-50 Mopeds. Like the other Laura engined models, the HS50 has single-speed transmission with automatic clutch and can reach a top speed of 35mph. Due to the nature of the centrifugal clutch, initial acceleration is very poor and renders the machine very unstable for the first few yards.
What should I do with my Batavus moped?
Nice budget throttle option for savvy folks looking for the cheap alternative. This includes a grip yay! the throttle/perch and a brake stop knarp for your brake cable. Stockish looking chrome switch made by Guia. Use it for lights, kill, horn – whatever you want.
How big are the flywheels on a Batavus moped?
26mm x 1.5mm and 22 x 1.5mm flywheel puller for tons of Bosch flywheels – Puch, Kreidler, Tomos a3/a35, Batavus m56, Solo and Derbi Motoplat flywheels. Super nice quality superman shape tail light for letting the folks behind ya know you’re there. Cable stop for magura controls.
Do you need to replace rear sprocket on Batavus moped?
Complete set of nuts and bolts to replace or rebuild your puch or any other 6-hole leleu rear sprocket – motobecane, peugeot, batavus etc. OEM BOSCH brand replacement points for Puch, Batavus, and Sachs mopeds.