Can a bmw key be copied?

SCflyer · 10-17-2008, 05:46 PM

If I go with another GSA, I'd like to just switch over the hardcases instead of the $$ of new...except they're keyed to the ignition key. Can the key be copied or would I have to get another kit to redo the bags with another key?

Thanks for any info.

GB · 10-17-2008, 05:48 PM

You can order a key from your dealer, or get the panniers rekeyed to the new bike. getting the locks rekeyed is the best option.

Canned Soup · 10-17-2008, 07:16 PM

1150 can be copied, I have had it copied several times at the local locksmiths, $2 each.

dave

SCflyer · 10-18-2008, 02:01 AM

Oops. Sorry, it's a 1200 and thanks for the info.!

Possu · 10-18-2008, 03:11 AM

keys for all bikes with BMW immobilisers (R1200, K1200, F650/800) are only available from dealers. There is a maximum of 10 keys available for each bike during its lifetime. If you loose all 10 keys, you need a new ECU.

To put this in perspective, Honda's HISS equipped BIKES may only have 3 keys available before requiring a replacement ECU?

Oilheads & G-series keys can be recut cheaply by a locksmith.

SCflyer · 10-18-2008, 01:54 PM

Checked with the dealer today. If I switch bikes they can put new locks on all the bags keyed to my new bike. Parts guy keeps them in stock as they do it alot I guess.

Possu · 10-18-2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SCflyer

Checked with the dealer today. If I switch bikes they can put new locks on all the bags keyed to my new bike. Parts guy keeps them in stock as they do it alot I guess.

New locks not needed. Use the old key to remove the lock from the case & then rebuild it with new internals around the new bike key & re-fit lock to case, saw a Tech manage it today in 10 minutes on an R12RT topbox.

10-17-2008, 05:46 PM	#1
SCflyer ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: Back in NC Oddometer: 1,314	Can a bmw key be copied? If I go with another GSA, I'd like to just switch over the hardcases instead of the $$ of new...except they're keyed to the ignition key. Can the key be copied or would I have to get another kit to redo the bags with another key? Thanks for any info.

10-17-2008, 05:48 PM	#2
GB Mod Squad Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Oddometer: 53,454	You can order a key from your dealer, or get the panniers rekeyed to the new bike. getting the locks rekeyed is the best option. __________________ ADV decals, patches & flag? Here

10-17-2008, 07:16 PM	#3
Canned Soup The Itenerate Engineer Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Upstate SC, today Lyman, tomorrow Greenville Oddometer: 159	1150 or 1200? 1150 can be copied, I have had it copied several times at the local locksmiths, $2 each. dave

10-18-2008, 03:11 AM	#5
Possu de-nOObed! Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford, UK Oddometer: 5,050	keys for all bikes with BMW immobilisers (R1200, K1200, F650/800) are only available from dealers. There is a maximum of 10 keys available for each bike during its lifetime. If you loose all 10 keys, you need a new ECU. To put this in perspective, Honda's HISS equipped BIKES may only have 3 keys available before requiring a replacement ECU? Oilheads & G-series keys can be recut cheaply by a locksmith. __________________ www.possu.smugmug.com

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10-18-2008, 02:01 AM	#4
SCflyer ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: Back in NC Oddometer: 1,314	Oops. Sorry, it's a 1200 and thanks for the info.!

10-18-2008, 01:54 PM	#6
SCflyer ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: Back in NC Oddometer: 1,314	Checked with the dealer today. If I switch bikes they can put new locks on all the bags keyed to my new bike. Parts guy keeps them in stock as they do it alot I guess.