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One of the few motorcycle companies from Mexico, Carabela was founded in 1964 as a motorcycle division of a company called Acermex. Acermex was very successful with bicycle production and initially expanded into motorcycles with a variety of 50cc and 100cc two-stroke motors from Minarelli tucked into frames made in-house. Their focus was reasonably priced machines for the Mexican market, though once they broke into the MX market with the 125cc Caliente in 1969, Carabela started to officially export some of their models to the US as well.
While Carabela’s lineup was dominated by off-roaders, they also had a couple of street bikes including the 150 SL. Information on these is very tough to find – if any of our knowledgeable followers have some details, we’d love to hear them in the comments section!
Manufactured in May of 1974, this example is VIN: 002879.
The odometer shows 18,028 kilometers (11,202 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, wash the bike, confirm that it has spark, and test the compression (110 PSI). Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
“This bike turns over and has strong spark, it just didn’t run on the bench. Olly mentions a carb service would be enough to get it running again.”
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Fail
Transmission Oil Level: Low
Transmission Oil Quality: Age unknown
2T Oil Level: N/A, Pre-Mix
Coolant Level: N/A
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: Fail
Headlight High Beam: Unknown
Headlight Low Beam: Unknown
Passing Light: Unknown
Parking Light: Unknown
Turn Signals: Unknown
Tail Light: Unknown
Brake Light (Front Switch): Unknown
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Unknown
Plate Light: Unknown
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Unknown
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: Drum
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: Drum
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: Pre-2000
Tire Date Code Rear: Pre-2000
Tire % Remaining Front: 40%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 10%
Tire Press. Front: 24 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 21 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 0
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: Unknown
Running Condition: Crank, no start
Test Ride Completed: N/A
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
-Transmission oil level is low, age unknown
-Drive chain drive is rusty
-Carb overflowed but a tap stopped it
-Crank but no signs of life
-6 Volt battery showed no signs of lighting, it may need to be running
REPAIRS RECOMMENDED:
-Carb service
-Possible electric diagnostic and repair – Headlight/Taillight
Modifications:
Per the seller, this bike is stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Euzkadi tires that have aged out.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Carabela is offered on a clean Bill of Sale only. Have any 150 SL stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
