2006 R1200GS Steering Lock Issue - HELP!

[TLSgazza]

if the lock pin is falling in to place that's ultra dangerous...

you may think you'll not use full lock or you'll just be going slow and can stop. No 100% you'll fall on the floor (probably in a nasty manner as will go the opposite way you want, so will surprise you).
Different bike, but it happened the same way to my brother. Either something is detached (broken) or a spring holding it up broke. Either way sounds nasty it seems to have failed dangerous. Please left us know what you find

He did. Post # 17

 

[Steptoe]

Yeah it will have to be a new unit, which I believe are quite pricey but I've not looked into one yet. The piece that had broke was still inside and there's no real way to fix mine, nevermind, at least it's safe now!

Don’t bother buying a new unit just for a steering lock. They offer no resistance whatsoever, and if your bike is unfortunately stolen the insurance will not be able to tell the steering lock was never actuated as it’ll be in the same condition as a unit that’s been broken

 

[botus]

He did. Post # 17

thanks, sorry I didn't spot it. Sounds like a safety recall to me