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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Maverick on May 14, 2005, 06:43:03 PM
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I'm hoping someone will have the answer to my problem here with my bike. The forks are locked over and the key is non functional as in broken. Unfortunately a significant portion of the key is gone. Does anyone have a serious idea of how to get the forks unlocked on a 90 BMW K75? We need to get on the road here and I can't put the bike on the ramp until the forks are straight. Of course there is no BMW shop for quite a few miles. sigh.
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http://home.howstuffworks.com/lock-picking.htm
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Just drill out the lock....most of my bikes have ended up that way:D
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you can get a new key made with just the number cant you? some people were stealing cars off the lot in edmonton a few weeks back that way (taking the number from the front window, having a key made and simply driving it away.)
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Vorticon,
Good idea except the key numbers were worn off. It's a 15 year old bike.
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We can take a bike to the local locksmiths where they cut a key to suit the lock whilst the lock is still in place.
No numbers or old keys required.
Not familiar with the bmw setup, but many steering locks are easy to remove.
If its mounted in the side of the headstock and has a rotating plate to cover it. Many of these its a simple task of removing the pivot pin from the plate and thats all that holds the barrel in place.
Slide hammer with something like a self tapping screw attached to the end can work well, as the lock securing plates are generally soft and easily defeated.
Picking is another option of course.
Ok checked and the K75 should have a lock "cover plate" which is held in place with a pin.
Remove the pin ( if you can grip it pull and twist anti clockwise at same time) and with these types the lock will usually pop out with a small spring behind it.
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Originally posted by Maverick
Vorticon,
Good idea except the key numbers were worn off. It's a 15 year old bike.
Maverick,
The key number is also on the helment lock, if this bike has one. Just remove the lock and take it in to the shop if possible. I did that with a Honda Nighthawk(20years old). They gave me the key and I was out the door in 5 mins.
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1990 K75 has steel folding key. It'll be spensive. You SURE the actual key broke? Seems more likely that the little pin that runs through the top of the key that the plastic nub attaches to it broke. Of course, I haven't seen one of these in ages, but I've worked on this bike before.
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Kevkev,
Good idea there. I hadn't thought of that. The fairing "glove box" covers use the same key. I can try taking that over and maybe remove the lock on the seat as it is also the same. Thanks a bunch! I just wish it wasn't Sunday tomorrow. This stuff NEVER happens during the week. :)
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go to http://www.advrider.com and check out the oilhead forum. Those guys are an amazing wealth of information and their sure to be able to help you out with a replacement lock cheap if it comes to that.
Of course also try your local BMW dealer. Sometimes they can be very good as far as customer services.
...-Gixer
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http://www.ibmwr.org/ktech.shtml is very valuable. Relevant to this conversation: http://www.ibmwr.org/ktech/ign-switch-disassemble.shtml
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yep mav... pull one of the other locks and have a key made and then try to get the piece out of the forklock tumblers.
I can't seem to get my forks to lock on my R75 BMW... it turns but nothing happens. Probly there is no locking pin or something.
Oh.. I am enjoying the bike. fixed a lot of little stuff and the thing is amazingly nimble and runs really good. Bought one of those fake helmets that has a strap that clicks together with a plastic latch and the the whole helmet weigs a few ounces... wear a baseball hat under it. Stupid friggin helmet laws... well at least this fake helmet doesn't weigh my head down or restrict my vision or hearing.
lazs
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Chairboy,
Great links there thanks much. I've saved them to favorites.
Laz,
The old boxer was a real contrast. Most folks figured it was pretty laid back and not much fun. Given the design and the soft suspension it will surprise you if you tweak it up a bit. The tweaks run from double plugs to lightening the flywheel and it still remains a reliable everyday ride.
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Pa has no helmet law :)
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yeah I know but I live in California... they like to make laws like they were brits. (let that be a lesson to you guys)
lazs