Thats terrible luck....how will you fix it?

I'm no welder and don't know anyone with the skills, so I'll have to use the insurance. Bohoo.

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...tenereside.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...enerefront.jpg
:newbie::yahoo::yahoo:

Nice to see a blue one with yellow gaiters. Works well.

Molgan

Why not open the crack up with a Dremel or similar and fill with liquid metal or a high temperature epoxy/silicone based compound?

I don't see how insurance/warranty will cover this.

My enduro bikes had a metal horseshoe type fixing inside the front sprocket cover - not sure what's on the Ten' so could be worth pursuing.

Failing all of the above - buy a new case, fit it and repair this one.

Good luck and keep us informed.

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/items/__liqui...=228459_228460

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Molgan, I am sorry to read about your crankcase issue. I had a conlink let go on my old '96 Tenere, and the same thing happened.(I've never used a split link on any bike since...)
I'm no expert here, but I think the only way is to replace the casing. Apparently welding distorts the original one, so the internals are out of whack. Things change, so I'm open to correction here.
I've found that epoxies etc will seal for a while, but eventually the leak comes back.
Imo, it is a major omission on the part of Tenere designers that there is no rear chain guide. As soon as (if) there is an aftermarket one available, I'll be lining up straight away.
The amazing thing is that case damage doesn't happen more often :help:

Disconnect the battery and the ignition module, stick some ali weld on it -in situ, it'll be ok!!

Nice piccies markymark. also loving the blue and yellow tenere, very old school:yahoo:

Next weekend i'm leaving for 3 weeks France (1week normandy, Yport).
2 weeks in Guilligomarc'h.

I'll take lots of pics and post them over here when im back.