B50MX Decompression Lever - Advice Please

[petergj]

Can anyone help me please. I am looking for a genuine B50MX decompression lever (part number is 42-8611) but I cannot find one anywhere - this seems to be unique as it has a barrel shaped fitting at the handlebar end of the decompression cable and the new levers on sale seem to be designed for a spherical shaped fitting.

Did BSA change to the spherical end fitting on the cable (as opposed to a barrel shape at some time) and if I cannot get the genuine lever, is the advice to cut off the barrel shaped fitting on the cable and solder on a spherical fitting?

Any help appreciated.

[chaz]

https://www.feked.com/decompression-exhaust-lifter-control-lever-for-7-8-handlebars-flat-end.html

[petergj]

Chaz, thanks for your post.

Please look at the decompression lever in the attached photo (behind the clutch lever). The barrel on the cable can clearly be seen in the lever - this is what I am looking for as opposed to what online suppliers which have a spherical fitting on the end of the cable.

Again, thanks for your post and any comments appreciated.

Regards,

[chaz]

is this the sort with or without ball end?
https://www.clasicasdiaz.com/tienda/en/levers-and-pedals/899-chrome-lever-decompressor-universal-clamp.html
cor pricey
https://classicdepartment.com/tienda/index.php?id_product=2038&controller=product&id_lang=1

there is a similar post on the B50 forum from 2016

[petergj]

Chaz, thank you very much for your help.

Regards, Peter