seat bolt missing in action

[patroa1]

Well I finally did it, while removing the pillion seat I put one bolt on the dash only to watch it disappear into the bowels of the beast.:o Been through it with a flashlight with no joy.:( Now if one of you fine gentlemen could tell me the size of the bolt it sure would help, I'd hate to ride all the way to the dealer for a bolt.
It looks like it may be a 6mm x 30mm but I'm not sure any help would be appreciated.

[Classic]

Just checked on OEM list and it shows as

FILLISTER-HEAD SCREW M6X25-ZNS Part No. 07119919625

Hope this helps :) shows as costing $0.28
list is at http://www.realoem.com/bmw/

[patroa1]

Thanks alot, I forgot all about the online OEM parts list.:o I guess CRS is really setting in. Two brain dead moves in one day, I think maybe I had better just go quietly to my room before something else happens.

Thanks again for the help.

[Ted Shred]

Well I finally did it, while removing the pillion seat I put one bolt on the dash only to watch it disappear into the bowels of the beast.:o Been through it with a flashlight with no joy.:( Now if one of you fine gentlemen could tell me the size of the bolt it sure would help, I'd hate to ride all the way to the dealer for a bolt.
It looks like it may be a 6mm x 30mm but I'm not sure any help would be appreciated.

If the dealer is too far just take the other bolt to your local hardware store and match it up...

[rattler50]

I lost both of those bolts when I did my clutch. I got some metric valve body bolts at the shop. Sure comes in handy at times. I save every metric bolt I can get my hands on....... :D

[jrlakin]

I did the exact same thing the first time I took off the seat. Now I put a cloth underneath it. I rode it with one less bolt for a very long time with no problems, and I don't think you would ever have an issue doing so either. However, I did go to my local independant hardware store and found the exact same bolt for about $.50. I even bought a few extra, so if you can't find them somewhere, message me and I will send you one.

[jrlakin]

Opps, meant to say I bought 3 bolts for about $.50.

[patroa1]

Thanks everyone, went to the auto parts store and bought 3 for $1.25. Replaced the screw and went for a ride and when I came back I found the original screw halfway down the driveway, go figure. Oh well got plenty of spares now. :o

Thanks Again.