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Ryland Johnson 19-02-10 01:54

Out of my depth, help please
 
Hiya,

What I know about my Tenere mechanics could be written on a postage stamp. I am NO mechanic.

So. DNA P-Y6EO8-S2 Air cover filter. Here it is 80.00€ plus 8.00€ P+P to Europe.

My quaestion is this, on the DNA sight there is also the TC-Y6EO8-S2, TOP COVER RING AND AIR INTAKE. This is 37.36€ plus 15.00€ postage.

PLUS the R-Y6EO8-01 'Normal' air filter? 40.09€ plus 15.00€ P+P.

The P-Y6EO8.S2 Air cover filter is 86.00€ plus 15.00€ P+P A significant increase in price.

Two questions; Do I need all three 'things' or is the original Yamaha filter dissused and the side filter only used? What does this new top ring and cover do?

Why can't I purchase all three things here (IF all three are needed)?

Why is it each item will cost me 15.00€ each P+P from DNA direct?

So, do I need the three parts? Can I buy them through this forum?

Lastly what is a 'Power commander' I understand that when these parts are changed one needs to do something to the petrol intake or something? Does a 'normal' Yamaha dealer have this 'power commander'? If not where do I get one and would I have the ability to understand it and use it?

HELPPPPPPPPPP.

Thanks for your help.

Keep well,

Ryland

CaptMoto 19-02-10 02:16

Ok the Tenere DNA filters are splitted in 3 stages.

You have the main filter the one that looks like a bog roll, lets call that one Stage 1

Then DNA pioneered and designed a top cover filter which replaces the snorkle allowing yet more air in the airbox, that would be Stage 2

Then they have developed an additional filter which has shown sensational results and that is the side cover filter Stage 2(3) the (3) between brackets means it will only give stage 3 performance when used in conjunction with the other 2.

So if you want top performance you need all 3.

Now onto the shipping costs when ordering multiple items. I have myself questioned DNA hoping to obtain a reduced cumulative shipping price when multiple items are ordered however Mr. Nikolaidis put me on the spot when he explained that each item is shipped by UPS Courier Worldwide and each is priced in relation to their bulk sized box and weight and if you throw all 3 in the same box you end up nonetheless with a great big box which weights a lot.

And that my friend is nothing I can do about it, however, DNA do throw some case candy in the bargain allowing you to buy a much needed cleaning kit containing 2 bottles one is the cleaner and the other is the reactivator oil, at half the normal i.e. €5.50 as opposed to €12.

And finally don't forget that if you buy from me privately and not from the e-dna website, you will receive a forum discount of 10% over the retail price of each item.

The choice is yours.

If you buy the stage 2(3) filter you also get 2 power commander maps one for standard exhausts and the other for aftermarket ones like Akrapovic etc.

Ryland Johnson 19-02-10 04:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptMoto (Post 120668)
Ok the Tenere DNA filters are splitted in 3 stages.

You have the main filter the one that looks like a bog roll, lets call that one Stage 1

Then DNA pioneered and designed a top cover filter which replaces the snorkle allowing yet more air in the airbox, that would be Stage 2

Then they have developed an additional filter which has shown sensational results and that is the side cover filter Stage 2(3) the (3) between brackets means it will only give stage 3 performance when used in conjunction with the other 2.

So if you want top performance you need all 3.

Now onto the shipping costs when ordering multiple items. I have myself questioned DNA hoping to obtain a reduced cumulative shipping price when multiple items are ordered however Mr. Nikolaidis put me on the spot when he explained that each item is shipped by UPS Courier Worldwide and each is priced in relation to their bulk sized box and weight and if you throw all 3 in the same box you end up nonetheless with a great big box which weights a lot.

And that my friend is nothing I can do about it, however, DNA do throw some case candy in the bargain allowing you to buy a much needed cleaning kit containing 2 bottles one is the cleaner and the other is the reactivator oil, at half the normal i.e. �5.50 as opposed to �12.

And finally don't forget that if you buy from me privately and not from the e-dna website, you will receive a forum discount of 10% over the retail price of each item.

The choice is yours.

If you buy the stage 2(3) filter you also get 2 power commander maps one for standard exhausts and the other for aftermarket ones like Akrapovic etc.

Thanks for the reply, most helpful.

Now, how do I purchase the three stages from you direct? Can you give me a total cost please.

BTW the answer you recieved regarding postage from DNA direct is... being polite...odd. Postage doesn't work that way. An air filter weighs next to nothing (less than the packing!) so how can all three items be the same shipping cost? You do the math. This is a typical way a dealer will make money on postage charges.
I am no novice to the postal 'games', lol Thing to do is see the cost on the box when it arrives and for all three it wouldn't be anything like the 45.00� DNA asks. I digress though. I desire to purchase the parts and any kind assitance you may be able to offer is appreciated.

Thank you again, this is one great forum.

Kindest regards,

Ryland

uberthumper 19-02-10 09:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryland Johnson (Post 120669)
BTW the answer you recieved regarding postage from DNA direct is... being polite...odd. Postage doesn't work that way. An air filter weighs next to nothing (less than the packing!) so how can all three items be the same shipping cost? You do the math. This is a typical way a dealer will make money on postage charges.
I am no novice to the postal 'games', lol Thing to do is see the cost on the box when it arrives and for all three it wouldn't be anything like the 45.00� DNA asks. I digress though.

Kindest regards,

Ryland

While this is a digression from the thread, and I have no wish to get into a lengthy argument over it...

- The charge is for 'post and packaging', so you should always expect to pay a bit more than just the postal cost for the time and materials involved in packing it up and getting it ready for the courier.

- Every international courier I've dealt with works in 'volumetric weight', in other words they have some sort of formula which turns the size of the package into a 'weight' which they charge you. This means you end up paying a lot to send big items, even if they don't weigh very much. Try pricing up the cost of sending a piece of sportsbike bodywork (weighing a few grams) across Europe. I suspect this is why DNA can't reduce their postage costs - every extra item you put in makes the box bigger, even though filters aren't heavy.


Re: Power Commanders.

They are the most common brand of a range of products designed to allow you to alter the fuelling of a bike with fuel injection, in order to maintain the correct fuelling when aftermarket parts such as exhausts and (in this case) air filters are used. They are plugged into the bike's Engine Control Unit (ECU) and tell the ECU to inject extra fuel depending on the engine RPM and throttle opening. This is important because by fitting a filter which allows more air in, you need more fuel to maintain the correct air:fuel ratio.

Their website is here - http://www.powercommander.com/powerc...r/default.aspx - but any decent bike shop should be able to source and fit one for you.

To make it work, you need a 'map', which is loaded by connecting the Power Commander to a computer. It sounds like you will get one supplied with the DNA kit, and the shop that fits it should be able to load it for you.

Now that's a good starting point, but in an ideal world, you should put your bike on a dyno and have that map altered slightly to suit your exact bike - your engine will inevitably be slightly different to the one DNA have used to produce the supplied map. Again you should be able to find a bike shop or tuner near you who can provide this service.

D

Kev 19-02-10 09:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by uberthumper (Post 120674)
While this is a digression from the thread, and I have no wish to get into a lengthy argument over it...

- The charge is for 'post and packaging', so you should always expect to pay a bit more than just the postal cost for the time and materials involved in packing it up and getting it ready for the courier.

- Every international courier I've dealt with works in 'volumetric weight', in other words they have some sort of formula which turns the size of the package into a 'weight' which they charge you. This means you end up paying a lot to send big items, even if they don't weigh very much. Try pricing up the cost of sending a piece of sportsbike bodywork (weighing a few grams) across Europe. I suspect this is why DNA can't reduce their postage costs - every extra item you put in makes the box bigger, even though filters aren't heavy.


Re: Power Commanders.

They are the most common brand of a range of products designed to allow you to alter the fuelling of a bike with fuel injection, in order to maintain the correct fuelling when aftermarket parts such as exhausts and (in this case) air filters are used. They are plugged into the bike's Engine Control Unit (ECU) and tell the ECU to inject extra fuel depending on the engine RPM and throttle opening. This is important because by fitting a filter which allows more air in, you need more fuel to maintain the correct air:fuel ratio.

Their website is here - http://www.powercommander.com/powerc...r/default.aspx - but any decent bike shop should be able to source and fit one for you.

To make it work, you need a 'map', which is loaded by connecting the Power Commander to a computer. It sounds like you will get one supplied with the DNA kit, and the shop that fits it should be able to load it for you.

Now that's a good starting point, but in an ideal world, you should put your bike on a dyno and have that map altered slightly to suit your exact bike - your engine will inevitably be slightly different to the one DNA have used to produce the supplied map. Again you should be able to find a bike shop or tuner near you who can provide this service.

D

Top reply.

Ryland Johnson 19-02-10 17:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by uberthumper (Post 120674)
While this is a digression from the thread, and I have no wish to get into a lengthy argument over it...

- The charge is for 'post and packaging', so you should always expect to pay a bit more than just the postal cost for the time and materials involved in packing it up and getting it ready for the courier.

- Every international courier I've dealt with works in 'volumetric weight', in other words they have some sort of formula which turns the size of the package into a 'weight' which they charge you. This means you end up paying a lot to send big items, even if they don't weigh very much. Try pricing up the cost of sending a piece of sportsbike bodywork (weighing a few grams) across Europe. I suspect this is why DNA can't reduce their postage costs - every extra item you put in makes the box bigger, even though filters aren't heavy.


Re: Power Commanders.

They are the most common brand of a range of products designed to allow you to alter the fuelling of a bike with fuel injection, in order to maintain the correct fuelling when aftermarket parts such as exhausts and (in this case) air filters are used. They are plugged into the bike's Engine Control Unit (ECU) and tell the ECU to inject extra fuel depending on the engine RPM and throttle opening. This is important because by fitting a filter which allows more air in, you need more fuel to maintain the correct air:fuel ratio.

Their website is here - http://www.powercommander.com/powerc...r/default.aspx - but any decent bike shop should be able to source and fit one for you.

To make it work, you need a 'map', which is loaded by connecting the Power Commander to a computer. It sounds like you will get one supplied with the DNA kit, and the shop that fits it should be able to load it for you.

Now that's a good starting point, but in an ideal world, you should put your bike on a dyno and have that map altered slightly to suit your exact bike - your engine will inevitably be slightly different to the one DNA have used to produce the supplied map. Again you should be able to find a bike shop or tuner near you who can provide this service.

D

Thank you for your kind and informative reply. I appreciate your support.

Do I take it that this 'power commander' is a permanent fixture of the bike or is it a tool that is used then placed away for other bikes?

I went to the sight mentioned but could not find a 'power commander' for the XT660Z. I have the Tenere.

Can the stage 1,2 and 3 be bought through this forum?

Thank you for your kind replies, sorry to be a nuisance but I just have zero knowledge of the modern bike. I used to be able to take my Yamaha, suzuki and Kawasaki appart when I owned them yesteryear. Today with the advancement in electronics and specialised tooling I dont like to touch. I have sent for the CD regarding the maintainence of the bike. I hope that will help a little. Must dash.

Kind regards,

Ryland

CaptMoto 19-02-10 17:51

Ryland, please talk to me by PM regarding cost of these filter with discount. As for the postage cost you have heard the other replies its not down to me, it is an international courier who will charge DNA those exact costs and there is not a margin of profit for Dna on postage.

In the meantime I am preparing an estimate for you which I will pass to you by pm.

Thanks

Ryland Johnson 20-02-10 11:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryland Johnson (Post 120701)
Thank you for your kind and informative reply. I appreciate your support.

Do I take it that this 'power commander' is a permanent fixture of the bike or is it a tool that is used then placed away for other bikes?

I went to the sight mentioned but could not find a 'power commander' for the XT660Z. I have the Tenere.

Can the stage 1,2 and 3 be bought through this forum?


Ryland

Okay, I have ordered the parts from Captmoto.

Stll leaves the problem that the 'power commander' is NOT listed on their sight for the Z Tenere? Any further help would be well received.

Best wishes,

Ryland

CaptMoto 20-02-10 12:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryland Johnson (Post 120765)
Okay, I have ordered the parts from Captmoto.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryland Johnson (Post 120765)

Stll leaves the problem that the 'power commander' is NOT listed on their sight for the Z Tenere? Any further help would be well received.

Best wishes,

Ryland

Ok Ryland, my recommened dealer for Power Commanders in UK and Mr. GasUpLetsGo can vouch for this as well as many other forum members is Mr. Simon Cope of PowerTech UK. Send him a pm through this forum his username is: Simon-c
Otherwise you can contact him at the following email:
sales@powertech.uk.com website is www.powertech.uk.com

Rest assured that Simon will endevour to apply a forum discount to you if you choose to buy a PCommander from him.

Good luck with it.

Ryland Johnson 21-02-10 03:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptMoto (Post 120770)

Ok Ryland, my recommened dealer for Power Commanders in UK and Mr. GasUpLetsGo can vouch for this as well as many other forum members is Mr. Simon Cope of PowerTech UK. Send him a pm through this forum his username is: Simon-c
Otherwise you can contact him at the following email:
sales@powertech.uk.com website is www.powertech.uk.com

Rest assured that Simon will endevour to apply a forum discount to you if you choose to buy a PCommander from him.

Good luck with it.

Thanks again, Done.

Ryland.


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