Help with identifying this part!

[kevinsclo]

Please help!

Can someone here help with identifying the part number for this component?

I have made numerous try at the local dealer and try to get this body rivet but to no avail. Many parts on the microfiche look similar but do not fit.

Bike: 2017 RT

Tapatalk

 

[52184]

I think you’re looking for item #6 in this diagram. That should get you the correct part number (but not correct price-RealOEM doesn’t update those).

Best,
DeVern

 

[kevinsclo]

I think you’re looking for item #6 in this diagram. That should get you the correct part number (but not correct price-RealOEM doesn’t update those).

Best,
DeVern

Best,
DeVern

That looks promising! Thanks!


Tapatalk

 

[exgman]

I looked around some and found this photo (which has a URL for the source) which looks like the item you're seeking:

 

[kevinsclo]

I looked around some and found this photo (which has a URL for the source) which looks like the item you're seeking:

View attachment 79906

That’s what I thought too (and I actually bought this). But this isn’t it.

The part number for this one is 51111908077.

Thank you though! Appreciated!


Tapatalk

 

[exgman]

I understand now that "body-bound rivet" is a term which could refer to a bunch of different fittings...really more generic than particular. Oh well. I hope you can find it. Have you asked a dealer about this?

 

[kevinsclo]

Have you asked a dealer about this?

Oh yes! I think I have stumped them.

Just to add to the confusion...

Tapatalk

 

[52184]

RealOEM shows part number 07147136172, from the diagram posted earlier, is used in 4 locations on the wet head RT as well as being widely used across both Motorrad and automobile lineups.

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partxref?q=07147136172

Best,
DeVern

 

[kevinsclo]

RealOEM shows part number 07147136172

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partxref?q=07147136172

Yes, this one looks promising. I am glad you shared that diagram. Nowhere to be found on the parts microfiche site.


Tapatalk

 

[khafner]

rivets

all you need are the diameter of the hole how deep it needs to go and the size head and most shops that cater to body shops etc will be able to get you one that will work. They are readily available in most large cities.

 

[PGlaves]

all you need are the diameter of the hole how deep it needs to go and the size head and most shops that cater to body shops etc will be able to get you one that will work. They are readily available in most large cities.

Oh yes. My car used to have 6 of those holding the horizontal air dam under the front bumper in place. Enough fell out to allow the air dam to drop down, drag on the pavement at 75 mph, and attempt to destroy itself. It is now held in place by 8 self tapping sheet metal screws. Not elegant but far superior holding power compared to the quick and cheap factory way.

 

[kevinsclo]

Good to know. Thx!

all you need are the diameter of the hole how deep it needs to go and the size head and most shops that cater to body shops etc will be able to get you one that will work. They are readily available in most large cities.

 

[kevinsclo]

Th problem with this kind of rivets or panel clips is that they tend to either break, snap, or distort after they are disassembled or removed, to a point where they are not reusable. Frustrating.

Oh yes. My car used to have 6 of those holding the horizontal air dam under the front bumper in place. Enough fell out to allow the air dam to drop down, drag on the pavement at 75 mph, and attempt to destroy itself. It is now held in place by 8 self tapping sheet metal screws. Not elegant but far superior holding power compared to the quick and cheap factory way.

 

[EUGENE]

Oh yes. My car used to have 6 of those holding the horizontal air dam under the front bumper in place. Enough fell out to allow the air dam to drop down, drag on the pavement at 75 mph, and attempt to destroy itself. It is now held in place by 8 self tapping sheet metal screws. Not elegant but far superior holding power compared to the quick and cheap factory way.

Yes this kind of fasteners are used on Fords and Toyodas too.

 

[kevinsclo]

Bingo! This is the one. Thank you!

RealOEM shows part number 07147136172

Tapatalk

 

[52184]

You’re welcome, glad you got what you need to get things back together!

DeVern

 

[craigjv4]

These removable rivets are used in all types of vehicles. Go to Amazon and buy a kit with several sizes. The kits are very inexpensive.

 

[kevinsclo]

These removable rivets are used in all types of vehicles. Go to Amazon and buy a kit with several sizes. The kits are very inexpensive.

Ok. Thanks


Tapatalk

 

[armypac228]

agree with frustration

good day, i'm no mechanic by any means, but it seems simply dumb to put a plastic part in a tiny corner that becomes
distorted or broken instead of just adding 1 more 25 torx bolt?
if you take the side panels off, you already remove like 50 torx bolts, whats 1 more.