Open Bolt Holes on RT Final Drives

[bmotsenbocker]

I just bought a 2018 R12090RT and noticed three empty bolt holes on the final drive. After speaking to a mechanic, he shared with me the RT and GS share the same final drive and the GS uses the three threaded holes for the wheel fender. Since the RT does not have a wheel fender the holes are not used.

I'm told there are after market decorative parts you can use to fill these noticeable bolt holes. Does anyone know where such a thing can be found?

 

[AntonLargiader]

I would use either push-in plastic plugs (BMW uses them in various places; it's a bit surprising that they didn't do that with the RT) or short bolts.

Push-in: something like 11 11 1 460 399 from the K-bike, although I'm not certain that one is the right size.

Bolt: something like 06 32 7 651 203, although there is probably a version of that with the same head shape as the rest of the K5x hardware (the slightly conical flanged shape). M6x12 should fit, but it will be close. You may need to shorten them slightly.

 

[ebell]

I have stainless bolts from the hardware store filling those holes. They look like they belong there (to me, anyway).

 

[bc1100s]

I'm told there are after market decorative parts you can use to fill these noticeable bolt holes. Does anyone know where such a thing can be found?

I think fluorescent pink handlebar streamers would look good and enhance visibility for an added measure of safety. Available at your local bicycle shop.

 

[smswy]

Black Ace hardware metric bolts. Sorry, I don’t recall the size/pitch I was able to figure out.

 

[riderr1150gsadv]

I have stainless bolts from the hardware store filling those holes. They look like they belong there (to me, anyway).

Make sure to apply some anti seize to those bolts as there will be corrosion… Stainless steel and aluminum don’t mix well… YMMV

 

[MCMXCIVRS]

I never concerned myself with those open holes since I can't see them when I'm riding my RT.

 

[lee]

I never concerned myself with those open holes since I can't see them when I'm riding my RT.

And they're not very noticeable standing next to the bike

 

[reg26]

I actually haven't noticed mine. Will have to out to garage and look