Steering lock replacement.

[SonicTheHedgehog]

After coming out this morning and being a bit disconcerted to find the bars straight, I can only conclude that The Thieving Scum have been out for a shot at mine this time.

Steering lock was wedged on (and did its job, thankfully), but was damaged in the process - it now has about 15-20 degrees of bar-play when on, instead of approximately 2 before...
Is there any possible way (and does anyone have any experience of) an end-user replacement of said steering-lock? I'm going to poke my dealer for a comedy price anyway, but would like to know the Collective's thoughts...

 

[claw]

If its reported to the police as attempted theft, if its very expnsive you'll be able to claim on your insurance, but only if reported.

 

[SonicTheHedgehog]

I'd like to avoid insurance due to the long-term cost.

My excess is £350, and for the 3-5 years they keep the claims listed for my insurance would probably go up considerably, and I'd lose my NCB. This is why I'd rather get it done privately or myself.

 

[Bones]

I seem to remember Marcus getting a high quote to repair the steering lock. Do a search and you should find the thread.

 

[SonicTheHedgehog]

I seem to remember Marcus getting a high quote to repair the steering lock. Do a search and you should find the thread.

Found that. Ouch.
I can only assume they had to replace the head of the bike for that one, or there was a lot of ancilliary damage - I phoned through to Clarkes and got £100 for parts and £35 for labour, although I did specify that I just wanted the steering lock replaced, nothing else touched.
I figure I can manage with that, as the notch for the locking pin is still intact on the frame.

*Hopeful. And getting the bike looked at tonight.*