MZ/MuZ Riders

Just in case anyone was interested, I did find those old articles on Baghira mods from the now-defunct U.S. MZ distributor website (thanks andyw!).

Given the collective wisdom of this group (as cataloged in the archives of this very website), these write-ups might seem somewhat simple and boring, but some may find them helpful, if for no other reason than to provide confirmation of an already-known issue/source/technique/etc.

At the very least, I can confirm that the good words written about Bernd Lischo and Competitive Solutions in these pages are accurate. I'm currently installing the CS powerheader, connector tube, and carb kit on my Baggy. Bernd has been incredibly helpful, and the quality of the parts is first rate.

There were only four articles that I remember. If anyone has any others they recall, I can look them up in the archive and post them here as well.

http://web.archive.org/web/20030205014107/http://www.motorradna.com/PANTHERPROJECT.HTM

http://web.archive.org/web/20050408040839/http://www.motorradna.com/PANTHERPROJECT2.HTM

http://web.archive.org/web/20050224123801/http://www.motorradna.com/PANTHERPROJECT3.HTM

http://web.archive.org/web/20050310143750/http://www.motorradna.com/CarbProjectPanther.htm

Ah, yes! Archive.org to the rescue! Further proof that once something is out on the internet, it's out there for good!

The tech article on sprockets mentions individually a 16 tooth front, and a 41 tooth rear. However it makes no mention of the two together. Any thoughts? Too much load for the engine?

There's been some talk in other threads about the 16 tooth front sprocket creating far too much stress on the motor's bearings, and therefore, you should avoid changing the front. I'm no expert, so take that for what it's worth.

I will say that I've just had my first experience dropping a couple of teeth on the rear, and the change is quite noticeable. It seems like you can make just about any desired adjustment by changing the back sprocket alone (and the chain, if nec.).