Need to know the trick to re-Key BMW Luggage locks (2005 series RT1200's)

[hobie18]

I am switching my BMW luggage to a different bike (same age) and need to re-key the locks. I know the idea is to press the last locking wafer on the cylinder so the barrel can pull out. Can anyone explain how you're supposed to find and press that wafer. There's a small plug in the interior piece case, but all I can see in there is the plastic tube the cylinder is in. I'd appreciate any guidance on the tricks to get the locks out of the cases.

On a 2nd note, does anyone have any wafers they can sell? I have 4 cases to re-key (2 different top cases), so definitely need more than I have and I'd prefer not to have to buy new cylinders just to get wafers.

 

[20774]

Maybe some info/reading here:

Tricks for re-keying the "Factory" case locks

Trying to save myself the 3 x $70 cost of ordering the re-keyable lock cylinders for my wife's R1200R. I managed to get the cap off one of the old cylinders to pull out the stupid locking bar, but mauled it so bad in the process that there's no way I could put it back together. They are staked...

forums.bmwmoa.org

 

[88bmwjeff]

Check YouTube video’s on how to remove the cylinders. Check your local dealer for the wafers. They usually have a bunch extra from keying the locks for customers. When I needed some wafers, they just gave them to me.

 

[mneblett]

Somewhere near the base of the plastic barrel holding the lock is pinhole just big enough receive an unfolded paper clip. Quite hard to see -- very likely need a flashlight. Use the paper clip end to press in/depress the locking wafer (with the key in the lock), then use the key as a handle to pull out the lock.

The paper clip can easily go above/below the wafer, so it can be a frustrating exercise to get the tip to stay on the end of the wafer tab long enough to get it depressed. Persevere, you will eventually get the paper clip in the right place.

 

[hobie18]

Somewhere near the base of the plastic barrel holding the lock is pinhole just big enough receive an unfolded paper clip. Quite har to see -- very likely need a flashlight. Use the paper clip end to press in/depress the locking wafer (with the key in the lock), then use the key as a handle to pull out the lock.

The paper clip can easily go above/below the wafer, so it can be a frustrating exercise to get the tip to stay on the end of the wafer tab long enough to get it depressed. Persevere, you will eventually get the paper clip in the right place.

This gives me something to look for ... Thanks!

 

[langoptc]

I tried numerous homemade tools going in through the face of the cylinder (where the key goes) but the thing that I finally had success with was one of the metal "wings" from a binder clip. I'm guessing it was a small size binder clip. It's a lot stiffer than a paper clip.