The MZ Baghira Thread

[old paul]

Bought this beast from Perry in Ft Worth several years ago. He laced on some massive wheels and played a bit with the tuning. Rode it for a year or so and then passed it on to my son. The bike now lives on Aberdeen Proving Grounds and prowls a bit in the nearby area.

[Baggi'tard]

Originally Posted by old paul

He laced on some massive wheels and played a bit with the tuning.

Holy Crap! what size are those wheels/tires? I think you own the only Yamaha TW660.

[MZRider]

Yes, he's a bit of a fuddy duddy, but still plenty capable.

[kheff46x]

what kind of fuel mileage do these get during normal commuting? say, a mix of 80%@60mph and 20% from 25-45mph? definately not WOT conditions please!

im seeing some for sale in my price range, and haven't seen fuel consumption stats anywhere. and i just got accepted to the cult, so help me out if theres any good all encompassing links you know of!

--keith

[Baggi'tard]

Originally Posted by kheff46x

what kind of fuel mileage do these get during normal commuting? say, a mix of 80%@60mph and 20% from 25-45mph? definately not WOT conditions please!

im seeing some for sale in my price range, and haven't seen fuel consumption stats anywhere. and i just got accepted to the cult, so help me out if theres any good all encompassing links you know of!

--keith

I basically get 70km/44miles per gallon. My buddy in TX gets a bit better than that.

[kheff46x]

Originally Posted by Baggi'tard

I basically get 70km/44miles per gallon. My buddy in TX gets a bit better than that.

is this fairly average? what size is the tank in useable gallons? thanks!

--keith

[Baggi'tard]

Originally Posted by kheff46x

is this fairly average? what size is the tank in useable gallons? thanks!

--keith

From what I know in general yeah, and me specifically for sure. It's a 3.3 gallon tank, so I don't get much more than 120 miles between fillups, but then that means I pass about 30 gas stations too, so no biggie. Not what I'd want out in the desert I guess.

[MZRider]

Originally Posted by Baggi'tard

From what I know in general yeah, and me specifically for sure. It's a 3.3 gallon tank, so I don't get much more than 120 miles between fillups, but then that means I pass about 30 gas stations too, so no biggie. Not what I'd want out in the desert I guess.

Grandpa Saxon has a six gallon tank and averages 62mpg. Doesn't go on reserve until 300+ miles.

[iceman]

Originally Posted by MZRider

Grandpa Saxon has a six gallon tank and averages 62mpg. Doesn't go on reserve until 300+ miles.

Dam Gramps !
That's some great mpg,i saw a couple on ebay and was suprised to see the motor was a Rotax and the chain was compleatly enclosed in a cover if i remember right,it was a while back.

[thisandmatt]

Hi, has anybody bought or made a rack to carry hard luggage on a Baghira or Mastiff? My mate and I want to put Alpos Alu boxes on but can't find a rack! If you have made your own how about some pictures to give us a clue? Any mistakes been made that you can tell us about so we don't make them?

Any help and advice appreciated

Matt

[amahoser]

Originally Posted by thisandmatt

...... If you have made your own how about some pictures to give us a clue? Any mistakes been made that you can tell us about so we don't make them?

Matt

check out Touratech. They have a rack system for the Baghira. http://www.touratech-usa.com/shop/eu...4B1ESgmv7893C0

Jose Soriano

[Baggi'tard]

Originally Posted by amahoser

check out Touratech. They have a rack system for the Baghira. http://www.touratech-usa.com/shop/eu...4B1ESgmv7893C0

Jose Soriano

I keep looking at those and choke on the $400 cost for simple tubing and bolt together assy. Still think a local tube bender/welder could build a stouter job for not much more than 1/2 the price.

[OldHack]

Originally Posted by Baggi'tard

Hey, since everybody else has their own thread, I figured I start one for the oft-overlooked and unloved MZ Baghira, or any other MZ owner that wants to check in. Of course the http://www.mzriders.com/mz/ forums are a great place for MZ information. But this is a better spot for people that ride and adventure on the Baggi.

Had mine for about a year now (a 2003 Baghira Street Moto) and have to say it's the funnest bike I think I've owned. After coming off 11 years of Ducatis, then a Z1000, this thing has a grin factor not equaled by any of those bikes. Has given me the freedom to pretty much ride anywhere I've wanted to go, yet still just RIPS through the moutains when I want to do that too.

Haven't done too much yet, but first thing to be done was the Rich's Custom seat, turning the Baggi into a all day machine. Have a D&D slip on, a Hepco&Becker rear rack, Wolfman enduro tank bag, Pro Taper Contour (CR high) handlebars and mount kit, RAM GPS mount, CRG mirrors, and ProGrip grips. Other than that, just tires and brake pads and let's go riding.


Some ADV threads with Baghira:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...hlight=Baghira

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...hlight=Baghira

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...hlight=Baghira

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...hlight=Baghira

I have 2003 Baghira not sure what to do with it i decided to do this ------------

[Schtum]

Originally Posted by OldHack

I have 2003 Baghira not sure what to do with it i decided to do this ------------

Tell us more about that front fork conversion.....

[OldHack]

The forks are taken from a CRF 450 Crosser, they are Ohlins 45mm. i shortened them by 75mm and converted the wheel spindle position to a bushed pivot for the loop. This takes the wheel forwards 85mm to lighten the steering for the outfit. the loop is anchored at the rear by two tie rods.
The rear shock has been stiffened up to take the extra weight 75-250-105
Dual rated spring.
Thanks for the interest.