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Windshield mounting screws / Model 99 99 0 000 458
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 9:21 pm
by quattro222
I don't know how to describe this other than to say the following: there are 4 screws that are adjusted with an allen wrench. They fit into a rubber piece that goes through the hole in the windshield and into the mounting bracket. The bottom screws fell out and I need to locate and purchase the screws and rubber pieces. Does anyone know where I can find these items?
Re: Windshield mounting screws / Model 99 99 0 000 458
Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 4:51 am
by gregor
They are apparently called well nuts.Like you I'd never heard of them. A search here in the UK revealed many sources from bike stores.They are used to ft bodywork to UJM and windshields.
Re: Windshield mounting screws / Model 99 99 0 000 458
Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 5:53 am
by rvb1019
quattro222 wrote: Does anyone know where I can find these items?
Support your local dealer- Manhattan BMW
05 71607654904 FILLISTER HEAD SCREW - M5X18 4 $1.82
06 46632347012 BLIND RIVET NUT, INSULATING - M5 4 $4.44
The pricing is from MaxBMW so YMMV.
Re: Windshield mounting screws / Model 99 99 0 000 458
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 12:36 pm
by hooah54
Many threads on this topic and I followed the advice of those recommending Home Depot. I replaced the OEM well nuts with the 10-32 x 1.051. I got 5 for less than $5.00. Initially, thought it was mistake because I had to use a power screw driver to tighten them sufficiently. Once tightened down and test driven I found them to be far superior, easier to obtain and much cheaper than the extortion from the dealer 89 miles away.
Re: Windshield mounting screws / Model 99 99 0 000 458
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 6:20 pm
by Sunbeemer
Yes, I found that longer wellnuts from Home Depot hold much better than the OEM wellnuts. I replaced all four to make make the shield more secure after losing two.