DOH....lost bmw pannier key

[manumartin]

bought second hand a while back - black bmw 1150 type gs panniers. off bike but locked and now ive lost my one and only key. obviously my ignition key does not fit and seller now not in uk etc etc
help??????

 

[Wizard]

Local locksmith will have it open in about 30 seconds, and he'll probably be able to supply new locks at much less than BMW prices.

 

[carbold]

Once it's open, you won't need to change the lock, you just need to re-key the lock to match your ignition key:

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1753&highlight=lock+pannier

Unfortunately, to do so you have to withdraw the barrel which can only be done if the pannier is open (you need to lift one of the handles)

 

[Wizard]

Didn't think panniers locks would be able to do that. Cool!