Stranded in Stockholm, Sweden
 

Hi,
I’m in Stockholm, Sweden, Saturday 25th June 22.
Where last night someone tried to steal my BMW R1150Gsa.
They’ve punched the ignition barrel out, but we’re unable to take the bike.
I’ve just ridden from uk to NordKap, and was on the way home!
I’m trying to sort out recovery with my insurance company, but a friend in Stockholm should be grateful.
My mob no 00447851290921
Regards. Nick Poole.

Hello Nick,


There is a HU community in Stockholm. You could try to contact them.
https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/connect/contact


Good Luck

Assuming the barrel isn't butchered and you can insert the key it's easy to remove the barrel.

Insert a paper clip or similar in the front of the housing to depress the retaining tab. Like removing a pannier lock barrel.
Once the barrel is removed you can turn on the ignition with a flat screwdriver.
Hope you can get it sorted.

The barrel has been removed by the thief, I could use stronger words!
I’ve managed to get the ignition switch working as suggested, and headed home.
Thanks for your help and advice.

Great that you're back on the road. If it only needs a new ign barrel and the steering stops are intact I hope you can find some consolation that it could have been so much worse.
I think there should be a little grub screw sealing the access hole to the barrel's retaining tab. It's worth saving it for future use. I couldn't find a parts fiche on realoem.

Now I hope a zealous copper doesn't spot the missing ign switch.