[Selby]

I have removed the OEM GPS mount in favour of a new mount at windscreen level. The new mount is inbound from the UK.

As part of the job I need to remove the original mounting bolts (4) and replace them with neat original type bolts, in their recessed location.

Would a fellow rider be able to help me with the original bolt specification and the torque setting please? Sorry to trouble, but help is appreciated.

Thanks, Selby

 

[Mr. Badger]

Haynes sez 19Nm.

 

[Selby]

Thanks MrB.
I just realised this is a big ask.
I will pull one of the bolts and figure a good bolt size/pitch with nice head so I can order 4 online and get exactly what I need.
Thanks all for reading. I will take it from here 👍

Just one more question though: Did the RS, with no OEM GPS, have hole caps/covers over the 4 bolt heads?

Thank you,
Selby.

 

[Panzermann]

Without Navigation Preparation, regular Torx head bolts are used, available from your dealer.

07 12 9 907 373​

ISA SCREW - M8X35-8.8-ZNNIV $2.65 ea​

You can always check part specs and numbers at one of the online catalogues, such as:

MAX BMW Motorcycles - BMW Parts & Technical Diagrams - R1200RS (K54)

BMW Parts for your R1200RS (K54) Production: 06/14-07/18 USA

shop.maxbmw.com

If you want to compare fitment across models, RealOEM is the most useful.

 

[Selby]

That’s great information, thank you P’mann
Selby

 

[sturgeon]

I have removed the OEM GPS mount in favour of a new mount at windscreen level. The new mount is inbound from the UK.

As part of the job I need to remove the original mounting bolts (4) and replace them with neat original type bolts, in their recessed location.

I just left mine there. I don't notice them and, after 7 years, they're still doing their job of holding the bars in place.

 

[Mr. Badger]

Thanks MrB.

Just one more question though: Did the RS, with no OEM GPS, have hole caps/covers over the 4 bolt heads?

Dunno. I put RS bars on my R.

 

[Life Behind Bars]

That’s great information, thank you P’mann
Selby

If you are buying your new GPS mount from Moto-Mate they are nice quality and do come complete with replacement stainless steel bolts to fit straight back where the oem ones were prior to the GPS relocation.
I did the same on my RS and am very happy with the results.

 

[Selby]

Thanks LBB. My GPS mount is by Motorrad MV.
I haven’t seen one ‘in the flesh’ but I’m confident it will be well made and do the job.
The up high location will be excellent for my Zumo XT.
S