(Dare I ask) 1977 Batavus Bronco

David Moffatt /

Sep 10, 2019 10:37PM

I have been offered a 1977 Batavus Bronco, complete in running condition with 2800 miles on it for $200. From reading other posts on this model, it doesn't sound as if they're a favorite around here, but I'm looking for opinions on the price and practicality. I'm not looking for a collector piece or something to mod--more likely to haul a few groceries until something breaks that I can't fix.

This one has turn signals, which I cannot find on any similar bikes that I can find online. An add-on? Factory option? Any thoughts?

I guessing this one will need tires (don't they all?). That and a bit of shining up and I'm hoping it will serve well as a "personal transporter". Is it worth $200? Open to any thoughts--yes, even if your honest opinion is that I should run like hell.

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LSLB Lou 😤 /

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biglou

Sep 10, 2019 11:28PM

DO IT

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Simon King /

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simon

Sep 10, 2019 11:32PM

$200 in running condition? Go for it.

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David Moffatt /

davem51 OP

Sep 10, 2019 11:53PM

I figured anything that will run should be worth $200. Just wondered, given the reputation these have, if they have some hidden problems that I don't know about! Appreciate the reassurance.

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Stephen Keller /

keller_stephen

Sep 11, 2019 01:02AM

Blinkers are probably a cat-eye aftermarket set, a nice option. Seats are beyond goofy, but rumoured to be comfortable. Price is right for running/riding, does it have a title if your state needs it?

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David Moffatt /

davem51 OP

Sep 11, 2019 01:03AM

Yes, it does have a title. Even the repair manual and some other paperwork.

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Jimmy Cincinnati /

slipknot

Sep 11, 2019 01:09AM

Whoa whoa, anyone hating on a Bronco obviously never rode one. Sure performance parts are scarce (largely non-existant) but that doesn’t make it a crappy bike. Stock they can hit respectable speeds and the stock Bronco seat is amazing! Put it this way, I don’t want anymore mopeds but if a bronco popped up forsale I would find the space. I had one years back that I sold and regretted it ever since.

Now I say this in regards to a Batavus Bronco. Other Batavus bikes can make good reliable stockers but the Bronco is special to me.

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Stephen Keller /

keller_stephen

Sep 11, 2019 01:09AM

Buy it forthwith. Post pics! (edited)

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Peter Fondue /

chancelampeau

Sep 11, 2019 01:24AM

> Jimmy Cincinnati Wrote:

> -------------------------------------------------------

> Whoa whoa, anyone hating on a Bronco obviously never rode one. Sure

> performance parts are scarce (largely non-existant) but that doesn’t

> make it a crappy bike. Stock they can hit respectable speeds and the

> stock Bronco seat is amazing! Put it this way, I don’t want anymore

> mopeds but if a bronco popped up forsale I would find the space. I had

> one years back that I sold and regretted it ever since.

>

> Now I say this in regards to a Batavus Bronco. Other Batavus bikes can

> make good reliable stockers but the Bronco is special to me.

Whoa! Nobody in this whole thread hated on a bronco. Relax. What were you reading?

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David Moffatt /

davem51 OP

Sep 11, 2019 01:45AM

I didn't mean on this thread. Some bozo apparently tried to sell his for $1500 a while ago. A lot of the comments suggested that the Bronco isn't a very desirable moped. I just wondered if they might have a weakness I didn't know about. I certainly understand the shortage of available parts, but.....that is fairly common with a 70s machine.

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LSLB Lou 😤 /

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biglou

Sep 11, 2019 06:07AM

It’s a stock chopper moped. Why is this conversation even happening - just buy the damned thing already they’re fucking sick

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Alexandro Ramirez-Nagy /

1935

Sep 11, 2019 08:43AM

DO IT. I'd kill for that deal.

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Aaron Blair /

aaronb

Sep 11, 2019 08:47AM

Just looked up a picture...buy this damn thing now. Do not hesitate....

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live ɘvil /

themotorhead

Sep 11, 2019 09:46AM

Im heading over to look at it now, thanks

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Jackerz ! /

jabberjawmash

Sep 11, 2019 10:04AM

Love my bronco! So comfy and honestly not that slow. Get it for sure

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Josiah Radebaugh /

peug103

Sep 11, 2019 10:20AM

DOOOO IT! I've ridden a Batavus City before. More or less the same bike. Got them Dooope gorilla bars.

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Alexandro Ramirez-Nagy /

1935

Sep 11, 2019 11:02AM

Ditto on the gorilla bars, THe one I rode had an MLM peoples pipe on it and it rriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiippppppppppppped and I don't even think I got into it's powerband.

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. Chudas. /

chudas

Sep 11, 2019 11:15AM

Yeah, those are sic!

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Josiah Radebaugh /

peug103

Sep 11, 2019 11:32AM

> Alexandro Ramirez-Nagy Wrote:

> -------------------------------------------------------

> Ditto on the gorilla bars, THe one I rode had an MLM peoples pipe on it

> and it rriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiippppppppppppped and I don't even think I got

> into it's powerband.

And a kit. I got it to it's power band. And Nut! It rippsss

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Bas Autowas /

dutchpuch

Sep 11, 2019 11:40AM

Please send all Batavus Bronco's back to their motherland.

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Jimmy Cincinnati /

slipknot

Sep 11, 2019 12:13PM

I sold mine years back to some dude up in Chicago. I wonder who has it now?? I made a little intake for it, opened up the reeds a bit, and installed a Dellorto carb on it.

Relax. What were you reading?

I was relaxed... i was trying to stress the awesomeness of the Bronco.

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live ɘvil /

themotorhead

Sep 11, 2019 12:38PM

> Bas Autowas Wrote:

> -------------------------------------------------------

> Please send all Batavus Bronco's back to their motherland.

Lmao

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Jimmy Cincinnati /

slipknot

Sep 11, 2019 01:35PM

Buy it forthwith. Post pics!

Im ready for pics too!!

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Josiah Radebaugh /

peug103

Sep 11, 2019 01:43PM

3rd that^ Pics! Get some good ones and add them to the photo gallery

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Alexandro Ramirez-Nagy /

1935

Sep 11, 2019 02:02PM

4th! Let's see that dutch stoner!

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Chris Squid /

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christopherc

Sep 11, 2019 03:19PM

One of my all time fav stock bikes and one of the very, very few mopeds I would still buy nowadays. DO IT.

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David Moffatt /

davem51 OP

Sep 11, 2019 07:01PM

UGH! Have been communicating with the seller and said I was definitely interested, which got a positive response. I posted earlier today that I needed to get my carrier out of storage, which was read but no reply. Then I let the seller know that I was all ready to go and could we set up a time and a place to meet. Silence for three hours, after which it was marked "sold" without any further word.

Sigh. So it goes in the crazy world of mopeds and online classifieds.

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P D /

pdcomm

Sep 11, 2019 07:03PM

The early bird gets the worm . ;)

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Jackerz ! /

jabberjawmash

Sep 11, 2019 07:08PM

There are two words when buying mopeds, yes I’m interested and no. No maybe I’m interested but I need to get feedback first and look for my rack. it will be gone. Just saying. Broncos are so rad for $200 it was a no brainer dude. (edited)

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David Moffatt /

davem51 OP

Sep 11, 2019 07:14PM

Somebody got there first. And I quite agree, they may well have thought I was putting them off. Ah, well.

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