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I've lost my bike key
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 7:27 pm
by Dingle
As per title really...
Of all the stupid idiot things I do, this is just a nightmare...
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 8:14 pm
by el-nicko
I've looked everywhere. It's not here. Sorry 
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 8:40 pm
by cornishflat
You could try your BMW dealer. I,m sure i have read that they can order a key given certain info....can,t remember what info but its worth a go.
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 10:54 pm
by Bikerhoss
cornishflat wrote:You could try your BMW dealer. I,m sure i have read that they can order a key given certain info....can,t remember what info but its worth a go.
Let me know if that works, I've only got one key, and knowing me I'll be in the same pickle at some point in time
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 11:25 pm
by slparry
I "think" Rainbow BMW or Allan Jeffreys hold the key database for the UK ... I may be wrong tho'
... one of them I think did a key for my R80RS after I sent them a copy of the logbook
Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2012 12:08 am
by el-nicko
When you get a replacement do what I've done; Get a spare key as well, cover it in Vaseline, fold it into a generously sized plastic bag and cable-tie it to the lower frame, under the rear mudguard or inside the fairing. Anywhere that's out of sight (of course). I lost my car keys once and boy was I glad I'd taken the precaution of fixing a spare set (house+garage too) to a steering rod. Put your 'phone number on your key fob too. Most finders are honest enough to call but they will need a number to do so. Good luck. Hope they turn up.
Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2012 1:43 am
by dave the german
I believe the Genuine BM keys are about £25 and you have to take some docs with you. When you get a replacement, if it doesn't have any immobiliser etc on it, try e bay for blanks (think they're only about 99p from china) and get another cut
Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2012 8:54 am
by JamesL
I got a spare cut from stock in Timsons for the 1150. Not very pretty but who cares. Why has the bike only got one key, or am I showing my age here? Each of my 1150s has three! Even with the antenna efforts surely the bike comes with a spare?
Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2012 8:58 am
by Dingle
Thanks for all the advice and replies. Really appreciate it.
I've just found them not 5 minutes ago. I got up, went to make her ladyship a brew and roger me sideways with a 10 foot barge pole....
"Whats he got in his pocketses precious?"
"Is it string the Baggins has in his pocket?"
"A handkerchief perhaps?"
"Nope, is a friggin BMW Key"
Who in their right mind puts bike keys in a dressing down pocket. I MEAN WHO??????????? friggin idiot
I'm off to get some blanks cut
Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2012 10:53 am
by Merecat
After losing a key in the lake district some years ago I always carry the spare ley without the plastic end in my wallet and another spare tucked behind the lining of my helmet!!
Pidcocks were able to get a replacement key from their database, but I think it took a couple of weeks. Fortunately I had spares at home.
Mick
Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2012 1:11 pm
by el-nicko
Dingle wrote:Thanks for all the advice and replies. Really appreciate it.
I'm off to get some blanks cut
Glad they turned up m8.
It seems that, human nature being what it is, we have to experience the JOLT of losing 'em before we address the problem. I doubt if many will act on my advise tho.
Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2012 3:35 pm
by Bikerhoss
el-nicko wrote:It seems that, human nature being what it is, we have to expierience the
JOLT of loseing 'em before we address the problem. I doubt if many will act on my advise tho.[/b]
I am, Away to get a blank from eBay now
Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2012 4:25 pm
by el-nicko
Bikerhoss wrote:I am, Away to get a blank from eBay now
Struth mate! I just Googled 'Kinneff, Aberdeenshire'. Your really off 'the beaten track' there. God bless tinterweb, ebay and Parcelforce eh?
Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2012 4:45 pm
by Steve1200S
had the same yesterday when i went to leave work, turned the office upside down. found it in the pannier lock!
Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2012 4:46 pm
by Bikerhoss
Off the beaten track is just how we like it
but aye, got to luv Internet shopping....