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Final drive bolt hole cover wanted.
Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 9:14 am
by Toddy
Hiya, the final drive on my 2014 RTLC has two exposed bolt holes, used to support the flappy mudguard thing on a GS. I'm wondering if anyone has seen a cover for these?
Have searched the Touratech and Wunderlich sites but no luck.
Something to smarten it up.
Re: Final drive bolt hole cover wanted.
Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 9:38 am
by Levisp
I just used some bolts. Sorry cannot remember the size.
Re: Final drive bolt hole cover wanted.
Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 1:26 pm
by Toddy
Thanks, good simple solution and looks better than I thought.
Re: Final drive bolt hole cover wanted.
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2018 3:16 pm
by BeeJay
M6 machine screw will fit. I tried a 20mm screw and it looked like I need to cut 10mm off.
So if you can get a 10mm bolt then that should be spot on.
Just need to find a black couple for my bike.
Or a spot of paint,
Re: Final drive bolt hole cover wanted.
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2018 4:05 pm
by RTs4me
My new RT has the black engine/shaft housing/bevel box.
I cleaned the bright machined areas of the bevel box with paint prep wipes, to remove any grease etc, then painted with Halfords Satin Black. Then to fill the holes up, I fitted some stainless Allen bolts with stainless washers. Looks good!
My aim was to create a continuous painted surface. I think that the raw edges where the machined-out areas meet the paint is where the moisture creeps in and starts to lift the paint.
Re: Final drive bolt hole cover wanted.
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2018 4:07 pm
by David.
Re: Final drive bolt hole cover wanted.
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2018 11:28 pm
by CarbonB55
I put stainless hex head bolts in mine ( 2016 ) new to me .[attach=1]
Re: Final drive bolt hole cover wanted.
Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2018 6:32 am
by Toddy
Thanks David, I ordered two bolts and two washers, total bill £1.92 including carriage, hope they don't mind. Great source for bits.
Re: Final drive bolt hole cover wanted.
Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2018 7:02 am
by David.
Toddy wrote:I ordered two bolts and two washers, hope they don't mind. Great source for bits.
Are three screws & washers required, RealOEM shows three for the GS rear mudguard,
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpa ... Id=46_1486
Mark at Stig Fasteners is spot on & small orders are fine, he lives locally to me, I can collect, therefore no P&P.
Re: Final drive bolt hole cover wanted.
Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2018 7:56 am
by Toddy
Dohhhh!, Yes, thanks, must cut one.
Re: Final drive bolt hole cover wanted.
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2018 9:54 am
by JC-RT
I went with stainless steel hex button screws M6x1.0x10mm . I also used stainless steel washers.
I had to purchase a bag of ten screws so I have some extras available. I have 2 sets of three bolts if interested for $1.00 plus shipping for three screws (no washers - not mandatory).
Re: Final drive bolt hole cover wanted.
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2018 10:36 am
by David.
Stig Fasteners now do an M6 x 10 Torx Flange Button Screw,
https://www.a2stainless.co.uk/M6-x-10-T ... AZP1A.aspx
A BMW style Torx screw that doesn't require a washer, looks neat.
