Hello.
I just mounted my DNA stage 1 air filter to my XTR 2008 model.
It felt flimsy and did not connect good when inserted in the airbox.
I applied sealing grease( little red container came with the air filter)
Should I just relax and think nothing of it, or is there something to assure a good seal.
I worry that dirt/ dust get past the poor fit/ seal.
Any input would br greatly appreciated.

Also, I think I saw a pic of a metal "frame" to add for good seal when mounting DNA stage 2.
Where can these be bought?

Best regards
Anders

I've just installed a K&N and that was a really tight fit and used sealing grease as per yours. The DNA needs to be the same tight fit. I assume it can only be fitted one (the correct) way around? This was the case with the K&N. Maybe worth checking?

Cheers.
No worries inserting the filter the one and only way.
Problem is the rubber frame of the filter is soft and gravity does a job on the filter.
When shining a light from the "dirty side, light will pass the filter shining into the "clean side". Flimsy filter that does not support itself, instead sagging and letting light and possibly dust/ dirt pass.
I had high hopes fitting this filter, instead dissapointment came my way.
Have already fitted a new original filter ande gotten my snorkel back in position.
Dirt, thou shall not pass.
Would love a good solution.

Best regards

Anders

I don't have a solution, but I did have the same problem. When I bought the bike it had a nice sturdy K&N filter. I bought a DNA filter to replace it and it was/is a very loose fit - to the extent that for the first month I would shine a torchdown inside the airbox occasionally to check it hadn't fallen out of the slots completely! 6 months on, it's still there, but I wasn't impressed with the quality compared to K&N. I've just fitted a stage 2 and it's made of the same strange rubber giving an odd seal, and compressing and deforming where the screws are tightened. I can only assume that the soft foam/rubber used by DNA is a cost-cutting thing.

K&N would be a solution, but that would mean spending more money! I went with the K&N as the DNA looked overpriced to me. The K&N also has a rubber body but it's firm rubber and doesn't move about especially when fitted. A lot of people on here are using the DNA so maybe somebody will come up with the answer for you.....

One thing I can say is that there is a big improvement going snorkel out and K&N filter over stock...........

Good luck,

OX.......

My Dna filter wobbled about on my ten so I stuck an o ring underneath it to lift it up, it seals fine now, I was too tight to pay for the snorkel mod so this solved it. I believe JMo did it a fair while ago as well.
Best Regards,
Jim

Thanks gentlemen for your input.
Feels bit strange that I have not seen complaints about the DNA stage 1 in great numbers before.
I had the chance to "feel" a K&N filter yesterday and it is has a more robust rubber in it. But, new cost mixed with my recent dissapointment made me go back to original filter.
Also, I think Im a bit sensitive to "intake sound". The bike simply sounded awful with the DNA stage 1 and snorkel removed.
I did not feel much difference in power either, maybe because I drive slow and cautious. I have never gotten the front wheel of the ground, I leave that to others.
I would still like to find a "metal frame" to support the soft rubber DNA stage 2 that I have laying here in front of me.

Link to the "frame" http://www.xt660.com/showpost.php?p=96668&postcount=7
cant seem to find it in the shop anymore, will try to PM worry brother.

Again, thanks

Anders

I've a K+N and a DNA 2 snorkel out and the holes drilled in the airbox which was a major improvement combined with a PC I'm more than happy the way the motor runs the rest of the bike needs work to be able to use it to the max.

I thought an aftermarket R6 wheel would fit but it's too wide.

Can hardly hear the induction noise because I always wear ear plugs but sounds good to me when the motor starts to really pick up.

Why do you want a frame for the DNA2?? it fits fine.

But my question? why fit all these parts if you not going think about picking the front wheel because that's where your are going,because all the parts are performance orientated.

The other thing now the motor runs like it does I never use first gear it's way too short.