BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

hello, new to this site, looking for a bit of help.
ive got a 49ltr topbox that i cant use because sold my old rt and bought 1250. kept the topbox but like a numpty cannot use the topbox as new key doesnt fit.
ive seen on youtube people taking the old barrel out and installing a new one but...i cannot get the old barrel out for love nor money. any tips or tricks..or know anybody who can replace this for me?? live in stourbridge west mids. thanks in anticipation.

Your BMW bike dealer will be able to do it for you, or there's Youtube tutorials that will show you how.


Once you have the lock removed, you can change the individual wafers to match your new key. 

that was my thoughts to be honest, havent enquired if they will do it but will probably be cheaper to buy a new box knowing bmw service prices!!

I kept my old topbox when I changed from a 2019 to a 2021.  Following the Youtube vids it is actually quite easy to take out the lock - I used a straightened paper clip to depress the final lock "plate" - the one that holds the lock in the barrel.

I made sure that I removed the lock before I parted with the old key - although I'm not sure if that is necessary.  I had the lid painted to match the new racing blue - finding the right paint was more hassle than changing the lock.

The only slight problem I had was that the old lock did not contain one of the "plates" required for the new key - I had to order a plate set at about £20.  But you may be lucky and not need that.

Hors Piste wrote:I had to order a plate set at about £20.

Does the plate set come with a new lock/barrel. How many of each numbered 1, 2 & 3 plates and springs are provided.

This is what I bought https://www.motorworks.co.uk/vlive/Shop ... A_35_50_BN


Yes it does come with a barrel and 4x each plate

just contacted motorrad wolverhampton, quoted £150! bmw for ya!

I ordered a barrel coded to my bike for my top box from BMW, it only cost about £25. Watch the videos on YouTube for changing the barrel, it's very easy but fiddley. I used an unwound paper clip to press the release pin.

sasman wrote: just contacted motorrad wolverhampton, quoted £150! bmw for ya!

Depending on the top box... If its the latest type with high level brake light and lock in the centre of the box then look at the end of this you tube video..


Worth watch whole video on replacement barrels but removal on this type of box starts at 17.00 minutes


1.2 or 1.5 mm long reach allen key will do the trick.
https://youtu.be/mygeTPWUhqY


Sasman if you get into trouble with the box I am only the other end of the rabbit run in Telford


Jamie

You will only be able to remove the lock if it is in the locked position, it won't come out if it is unlocked.


I have just changed my lock using the tool made from a hacksaw blade shown in the youtube video, url is www.gwynfryn.co.uk/pdfs/re-keying-49l.pdf


Hope that helps.