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Steering lock
Posted: 09 Oct 2025 23:44
by barney 66
Any pointers where I can get a steering lock for my 76 31/2 Strada please ? Mdina says out of stock, I know there not the best thing but would be ok while calling at local places where i’m near the bike
Thanks barney
Re: Steering lock
Posted: 10 Oct 2025 13:12
by norbert
They use to be Neimann locks
Re: Steering lock
Posted: 10 Oct 2025 13:23
by AntietamClassicCycle
The same lock is used on Moto Guzzis, so try Gutsibits.
https://www.gutsibits.co.uk/pr/TheShop/ ... rch=SEARCH
Re: Steering lock
Posted: 10 Oct 2025 14:48
by barney 66
Thanks, maybe I should try and remove it first to make sure, any tips to remove it ? I have no keys
Thanks barney
Re: Steering lock
Posted: 10 Oct 2025 16:54
by AntietamClassicCycle
barney 66 wrote: ↑10 Oct 2025 14:48
Thanks, maybe I should try and remove it first to make sure, any tips to remove it ? I have no keys
Thanks barney
I used the Guzzi lock in my '77 3 1/2 Strada.
You could have a locksmith "pick" the lock and make keys. As Norbert wrote, it's a Neiman lock, so keys for a BMW Airhead seat lock will be the same. Here's a list of other blanks:
https://www.thisoldtractor.com/moto_guz ... _lock.html
If you don't have keys and can't have some cut, then the lock will be destroyed removing it. Here's how I do it. First, remove the cover, which is accomplished by using a thin bladed tool to pry under the cover at the rivet. Then use a punch and hammer to drive the lock inward - this breaks off the head of a tiny screw in the lock bore that secures the lock. You should now be able to pull the lock out. It's helpful if you can line up the groove in the steering stem with the lock before doing this.
Re: Steering lock
Posted: 10 Oct 2025 17:08
by barney 66
AntietamClassicCycle wrote: ↑10 Oct 2025 16:54
barney 66 wrote: ↑10 Oct 2025 14:48
Thanks, maybe I should try and remove it first to make sure, any tips to remove it ? I have no keys
Thanks barney
I used the Guzzi lock in my '77 3 1/2 Strada.
You could have a locksmith "pick" the lock and make keys. As Norbert wrote, it's a Neiman lock, so keys for a BMW Airhead seat lock will be the same. Here's a list of other blanks:
https://www.thisoldtractor.com/moto_guz ... _lock.html
If you don't have keys and can't have some cut, then the lock will be destroyed removing it. Here's how I do it. First, remove the cover, which is accomplished by using a thin bladed tool to pry under the cover at the rivet. Then use a punch and hammer to drive the lock inward - this breaks off the head of a tiny screw in the lock bore that secures the lock. You should now be able to pull the lock out. It's helpful if you can line up the groove in the steering stem with the lock before doing this.
Great Thanks for the detailed response, if that’s the lock that fit yours then mine should be the same being a 76 31/2 Strada so maybe I order first then I can see what Im doing
Thanks barney
Re: Steering lock
Posted: 10 Oct 2025 19:45
by dunk 1
If you search this forum for a post by dvhttm titled missing parts _ replying to another post there is a link to a bmw site with information on how to remove the locks - sorry thus is a bit roundabout but I cant copy the link very well on this device - Duncan
Re: Steering lock
Posted: 11 Oct 2025 06:11
by dunk 1
This is the post with the link referred to above - the link is to an old BMW site and has a lot about how to remove these locks.
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2093&p=10072&hilit= ... ock#p10072