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Old 11 Sep 2011
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tenere xt660z don't like the rain

hi all, out on my tenere yesterday in the down pour and the engine died until the rain slowed .only a one year old bike .any ideas or has anyone had the same happen cheers ben
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Obviously water in the works somewhere!
Did it cut out completely or misfire?

Check the HT lead/plug cap.
Air intake - is the air filter clean?
Check the electrics generally - is there a wire that has got trapped and lost its insulation? especially to the reg/rectifier.

If its a one year old bike - can you get your dealer to check it over?

It shouldn't have a problem running in rain.
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Silicon Spray

My HT lead used to have the same problen, Silicon spray was the way ahead!
Also check the wiring going around the frame at the steering head, I had rubbing which exposed the wiring due to the loom being too tight to the frame. I cut away all the manufactures cable ties and replaced them slightly looser. Plus it was the best way to check any wear condition of the rest.
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we had a 12 hour ride home from the North Of Scotland on 10th August, when the heavens opend on us all the way home

The tenere never missed a beat in some of the worst rain I have ridden in .

It may help you if you un plug the R/R which is near your Horn and put some vaseline in the plug cap before you push it back on.

also check that your earth lead from the battery is tight.

Hope you get it sorted

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it's the regulator. Check xt660.com
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