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maverick1970 · 08-15-2008, 12:27 AM

This question has been bugging the piss out of me, and after long hours trying to search for the answer, I've given up and decided to start a new thread by asking.

I bought my FZ last August in California so the official model is a FZS6WC. Well I've moved to Georgia and curious what do I have to do in order to convert my FZ to a regular FZS6W. A few of my fellow motorcycle friends at work have informed me that California bikes don't have as much HP and get worse gas mileage. Is it something to do with the emissions or what? I'm not savvy when it comes to the mechanics, which is why I decided to post under the technical threads.

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks,
Jeremy

xj750_Pete · 08-15-2008, 01:07 AM

According to the part diagrams, the california model may have different intake manifolds/fuel injectors and also has an EVAP canister which adds to weight.

Edit: I also forgot to mention there is also a different ECU for California models as well. For some reason, if you compare the prices between CA and Non-CA ECU's the non-CA ECU's are more expensive.

damnpoor · 08-15-2008, 01:14 AM

Live with it. Some of that stuff is computer controlled and would require more than just a part swap.

dako81 · 08-15-2008, 05:52 AM

Sell it and get a regular model that is the same? Maybe for around the same price? Might end up being cheaper than parts swap. Just don't tell the poor bastard who buys it it's a cali model... lol

**reiobard** · 08-15-2008, 07:44 AM

i would just start modding with a cat elim pipe, exhaust, airbox mod, and get rid of the evap Canister, should get around most of the CA emissions crap and get you rolling a bit better too. PCIII might be able to bypass some of the ECU stuff too.

maverick1970 · 08-16-2008, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reiobard

i would just start modding with a cat elim pipe, exhaust, airbox mod, and get rid of the evap Canister, should get around most of the CA emissions crap and get you rolling a bit better too. PCIII might be able to bypass some of the ECU stuff too.

Cool. I've order a TB and working on a cat elim pipe. I've also ordered a K&N Air Filter and read a little about the airbox mod but not too sure about that one. Don't know anything about the evap Canister??? A PCIII will have to wait till next year or else the old lady will have my nutz in a slings

LOL....

**jsw4178** · 08-16-2008, 01:23 AM

You might want to give the Two Bros Juice Box a try also. I have the K&N, Two Bros Carbon and the Juice Bo. I am rather pleased with the outcome.

maverick1970 · 08-16-2008, 01:26 AM

So is that a TB version of the PCIII?

**jsw4178** · 08-16-2008, 01:36 AM

[quote=maverick1970;92100]So is that a TB version of the PCIII?[/QUOTE

Pretty much , except it is foolproof, it does not mess with anything but the fuel.

Two Brothers Racing :: Performance Products :: Juice Box

maverick1970 · 08-16-2008, 02:27 AM

Do you have any pics of your bike with the Juice Box installed?

08-15-2008, 12:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
maverick1970 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Podunk Georgia, USA Bike: 2007 RED FZ6 Posts: 193 Rep Power: 5 Member #1231	Convert a FZS6WC to a FZS6W This question has been bugging the piss out of me, and after long hours trying to search for the answer, I've given up and decided to start a new thread by asking. I bought my FZ last August in California so the official model is a FZS6WC. Well I've moved to Georgia and curious what do I have to do in order to convert my FZ to a regular FZS6W. A few of my fellow motorcycle friends at work have informed me that California bikes don't have as much HP and get worse gas mileage. Is it something to do with the emissions or what? I'm not savvy when it comes to the mechanics, which is why I decided to post under the technical threads. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks, Jeremy __________________ Givi Tubular Sidecase Racks PLX360 FOR SALE $75

08-15-2008, 01:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
xj750_Pete Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Monte, So Cal Bike: 2007 Red FZ6 Posts: 206 Rep Power: 4 Member #2893	Re: Convert a FZS6WC to a FZS6W According to the part diagrams, the california model may have different intake manifolds/fuel injectors and also has an EVAP canister which adds to weight. Edit: I also forgot to mention there is also a different ECU for California models as well. For some reason, if you compare the prices between CA and Non-CA ECU's the non-CA ECU's are more expensive. Last edited by xj750_Pete; 08-15-2008 at 01:13 AM..

08-15-2008, 01:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
damnpoor Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: California Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 241 Rep Power: 4 Member #3123	Re: Convert a FZS6WC to a FZS6W Live with it. Some of that stuff is computer controlled and would require more than just a part swap.

08-15-2008, 05:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
dako81 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Saint Joseph Michigan Bike: Red '07 FZ-6 Posts: 497 Rep Power: 11 Member #15	Re: Convert a FZS6WC to a FZS6W Sell it and get a regular model that is the same? Maybe for around the same price? Might end up being cheaper than parts swap. Just don't tell the poor bastard who buys it it's a cali model... lol __________________ -Brad 2007 Red FZ-6 - Scorpion Stainless Steel cat back, FAZR6 FE Kit, soon to be POR-15 rustproofed gas cap valley lol My Rider Resume

08-15-2008, 07:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,175 Rep Power: 69 Member #991	Re: Convert a FZS6WC to a FZS6W i would just start modding with a cat elim pipe, exhaust, airbox mod, and get rid of the evap Canister, should get around most of the CA emissions crap and get you rolling a bit better too. PCIII might be able to bypass some of the ECU stuff too.

08-16-2008, 01:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
jsw4178 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: AL Bike: 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 295 Rep Power: 4 Member #3582	Re: Convert a FZS6WC to a FZS6W You might want to give the Two Bros Juice Box a try also. I have the K&N, Two Bros Carbon and the Juice Bo. I am rather pleased with the outcome. __________________ 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue/ Mods: K&N Air Filter,Two Bros Carbon Exhaust,Watsen Design LED front signals,Puig Racing Black windscreen, Shogun Frame Sliders,Pazzo Racing Levers ,Yamaha Belly cowl ,Stebel Nautilus Compact,PIAA Ultra White Bulbs, Rizoma Billet Grips and Conical Barends ,Clear Alternatives Taillight, Two Bros Juice Box , BD43 Headlight Mod,TCP Seat Cowl rockon:

08-16-2008, 01:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
maverick1970 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Podunk Georgia, USA Bike: 2007 RED FZ6 Posts: 193 Rep Power: 5 Member #1231	Re: Convert a FZS6WC to a FZS6W So is that a TB version of the PCIII? __________________ Givi Tubular Sidecase Racks PLX360 FOR SALE $75

08-16-2008, 01:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
jsw4178 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: AL Bike: 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 295 Rep Power: 4 Member #3582	Re: Convert a FZS6WC to a FZS6W [quote=maverick1970;92100]So is that a TB version of the PCIII?[/QUOTE Pretty much , except it is foolproof, it does not mess with anything but the fuel. Two Brothers Racing :: Performance Products :: Juice Box __________________ 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue/ Mods: K&N Air Filter,Two Bros Carbon Exhaust,Watsen Design LED front signals,Puig Racing Black windscreen, Shogun Frame Sliders,Pazzo Racing Levers ,Yamaha Belly cowl ,Stebel Nautilus Compact,PIAA Ultra White Bulbs, Rizoma Billet Grips and Conical Barends ,Clear Alternatives Taillight, Two Bros Juice Box , BD43 Headlight Mod,TCP Seat Cowl rockon:

08-16-2008, 02:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
maverick1970 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Podunk Georgia, USA Bike: 2007 RED FZ6 Posts: 193 Rep Power: 5 Member #1231	Re: Convert a FZS6WC to a FZS6W Do you have any pics of your bike with the Juice Box installed? __________________ Givi Tubular Sidecase Racks PLX360 FOR SALE $75

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