Author Topic: Carabela 125 (Read 15595 times)

shortshifter · « **on:** February 15, 2009, 07:10:34 pm »

Interesting little Carabela 125 on evilbay classic and collector.Anyone racing these in Oz?

Maico31 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 15, 2009, 07:51:42 pm »

That's the only one i've ever seen in Oz, i think it was a personal import. I have a feeling it will make good money.

mx250 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 15, 2009, 09:40:41 pm »

It will be interesting to watch. I would have my doubts as a race bike but as a collectible.......

The ads says imported in '69. Sound a bit early IIRC.

pokey · « **Reply #3 on:** February 15, 2009, 10:02:44 pm »

it aint 60s thats for sure. forward mounted shocks. Guy dont know exactly what he has.

Still a very nice unmolested example and collectable, they didnt go that bad back in the day with a decent pilot. but where would you get bits? Not in OZ thats for sure.

JC · « **Reply #4 on:** February 16, 2009, 06:09:07 pm »

Am I thick or is it ended already? Nothing comes up when I search for Carabela 125

Anyone got the reference pls?

paul · « **Reply #5 on:** February 16, 2009, 06:28:12 pm »

there you go jc

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Classic-Carabella-Dirtbike_W0QQitemZ150326818634QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Motorcycles?hash=item150326818634&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

jimson · « **Reply #6 on:** February 16, 2009, 10:48:58 pm »

That bike would be late 60s early 70s if you look at the one in the latest VMX it has a Minarelli engine in it the same as my Indian 125. Carrabela bought the rights for the minarelli 125 engine back in the early 70s thats when Minarelli stopped making engines over a 100cc now they make small engines for mopeds and engines for Yamaha under contract. The one on ebay could be Minarelli but it would be a early engine design. jimson

firko · « **Reply #7 on:** February 16, 2009, 11:21:33 pm »

1970 model

ZundappGuy · « **Reply #8 on:** February 17, 2009, 02:41:42 am »

I raced against 2 Carabela riders in 1972, There bikes were Obnoxiously loud and terrible slow. I would not recommend them for a race bike. In the later 1970's and early 1980's Carabela used Villa designed engines, much better race bike, but still had issues?

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Team Zundapp
Terry

JC · « **Reply #9 on:** February 17, 2009, 09:23:57 am »

Yes I would have said 1970 model too. Its definitely one of the early ones.

mx250 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 24, 2009, 07:46:46 pm »

Achieved $1010

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The seller should be well pleased

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And so should the buyer. They've got a very complete and very rare/collectable bike

. Now for the resto $:-\$

monte34 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 24, 2009, 10:51:46 pm »

First post, very happy with this purchase but I have to reserve judgement until I pick it up and have a good look over it. Does anyone out there have any information or pics from the past?

mx250 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 24, 2009, 11:27:28 pm »

Congratulation on your win Monte, and welcome aboard OzVMX.

I think you would know my view from my comments above. It will be great to see the Carabella up and running. Its a rare bike and will be an asset to the VMX scene.

Carabella's are rare bike anywhere. The only pixie I know is here....

http://www.vintagemx.us/guestbook/carabela_l.jpg

I don't know Mark from a bar of soap but he might be approachable. http://www.vintagemx.us/cgi-bin/swapmeet.cgi

Generally I would expect the US to be a better source of parts and info. You might like to post on Marks' message board seeking info (or sympathy

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Is this your first resto Monte? First VMX resto?

Here's someone else you might like to compare notes with......

http://www.vintagemx.us/cgi-bin/largephoto.cgi?C=Xva7rETJjH4uUY6s

monte34 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 01, 2009, 10:34:32 pm »

I finally got the Carabela home on Saturday night and had some time to go over it today.
It would have to be one of the most complete and original bikes I have ever owned. That
is the good part, the worst part is that it hasn't had the best care in the last few years.
There is a good coating of surface rust on the steel parts, the fibreglass is fair and the
whole bike has overspray on it because it wasn't covered when in the same room as a car
that was painted. I was able to get it running for a short time but the carb needs attention.
Does anyone know if any other bike used a square slide 27mm Delorto carburettor, it seems
like an unusual choice for a mx bike. I now have to decide on a proper resto or just a quick
makeover like I need another one. Such is life!

jimson · « **Reply #14 on:** March 02, 2009, 10:07:42 pm »

Monte34 good score mate.

If you need parts for the engine or carby contact Road & Race in Newcastle just google them they will show up. I think the engine is early Minarelli they will have parts they re built my Minarelli engine in my Indian

jimson

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