Model Difference

[mglowe]

Does anyone know whats up with the difference in model numbers FZS6W, FZS6WC and mine listed as a FZS6WL?

The manual that came with my FZ6 Copr. 2006, lists different maximum loads for two models listed above but no where in the owners manual do I find FZS6WL.

Confused.

 

[doc_simple]

I noticed that too. The diff in max weight was 2 lbs and the letter was a "C" so I am guessing it might indicate a catalytic converter. Strictly speculation though....

 

[sportrider]

what state is your bike from? mine is a "c" I figured is a California model. gotta love the EPA and CARB.

 

[mglowe]

what state is your bike from?

Mine is located in Iowa.

I wouldn't beat ourselves up trying to figure this out. It would be nice however that if the manufacture felt it important to print it on paper form, they explain briefly what those extra letters are. *grin*

 

[wke4estguy]

Did you guys ever figure this out?
I have a2004 FZ6 SS (C) is this a canadian model, california model?

 

[wangt86]

Are there any differences between the canadian model and american model? I doubt they can sell a canadian bike in the US if its not approved by DOT and emissions from the EPA

 

[Boneman]

Are there any differences between the canadian model and american model? I doubt they can sell a canadian bike in the US if its not approved by DOT and emissions from the EPA

- US would have Mph instead of Kph on the speedo
- with 04 and 05 models, US bikes had silver rims, where CAD bikes had Black rims.

Those are all I 'know' of. Emailing Yamaha would be your best bet here.

 

[LERecords]

with 04 and 05 models, US bikes had silver rims, where CAD bikes had Black rims.

really??? do we have any pictures of this from our canadian friends??? thanks

 

[goker]

"C" stands for California model (or 50 state legal version) for US spec bikes. I have no idea what "L" is. Perhaps it has to do with "when" it was build if they changed configurations in mid-model year which they do on occasion.

 

[Tremulant]

- US would have Mph instead of Kph on the speedo
- with 04 and 05 models, US bikes had silver rims, where CAD bikes had Black rims.

Those are all I 'know' of. Emailing Yamaha would be your best bet here.

My speedometer can switch from mph to kph and back with the touch of a button. I assumed that all fz6's were like this. Is that correct?

 

[mxgolf]

The speed-o on my 07 is the same way. Easy to switch between miles and kilometers. I accidently switched it to kilometers after a gas fillup and was shocked how fast I was going thinking it was still miles.

 

[Tremulant]

The speed-o on my 07 is the same way. Easy to switch between miles and kilometers. I accidently switched it to kilometers after a gas fillup and was shocked how fast I was going thinking it was still miles.

Ha ha! "Whoa, I'm doing 150 mph in fourth gear!"

 

[Boneman]

My speedometer can switch from mph to kph and back with the touch of a button. I assumed that all fz6's were like this. Is that correct?

Nope. CDN models (like mine) do not have this function. Don't ask me why...

 

[Boneman]

really??? do we have any pictures of this from our canadian friends??? thanks

..are you high or just trying to get your post count up?? :don'tknowlol) Hello...check my web site....I'm Canadian.....

 

[LERecords]

..are you high or just trying to get your post count up?? :don'tknowlol) Hello...check my web site....I'm Canadian.....

Maybe...


I know your canadian.. but if you havent figured out.. i'm lazy and just like it when others post up pictures.. this way i dont have to search

 

[Tremulant]

Nope. CDN models (like mine) do not have this function. Don't ask me why...

Honestly, I wish the US would just convert to the metric system already. It would make things so much simpler.

 

[lewis6681]

Agreed. The metric system is so much easier... :thumbup:

 

[Boneman]

i'm lazy and just like it when others post up pictures.. this way i dont have to search

:spank::spank::ban:

 

[oso2k]

Did you guys ever figure this out?
I have a2004 FZ6 SS (C) is this a canadian model, california model?

STC (or something like that) is what my 05 California manual says. But it also has a few other designations.