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Removing a 450 Neiman steering lock mechanism

Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2016 5:05 pm
by ajleone
Anyone know how to remove a Neiman lock mechanism on a 450? I removed the pin and faceplate came off easily. I had though the mechanism would just pull right out but something seems to be keeping it in place.
Tony

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Re: Removing a 450 Neiman steering lock mechanism

Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2016 10:04 pm
by amartina75
Yes I did it on my 450 when I restored mine. I did not have a key for mine and I found someone selling them pretty cheap for BMW's , same lock on them. I followed the #3 procedure on this link, it will tell you everything you need to know. If you have the key you're set but if not you will have to take the forks off. but it's easy otherwise. You can see in the picture of the lock the small pin on the side that holds it in.
http://www.w6rec.com/duane/bmw/lock/index.htm

good luck
Aaron

Re: Removing a 450 Neiman steering lock mechanism

Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2016 9:38 am
by Ventodue
Nice link, Aaron - thanks for posting.

Craig

Re: Removing a 450 Neiman steering lock mechanism

Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 5:10 pm
by 450jupiter
I used that same link and was able to drill mine out and replace with a new Neiman lock.

Re: Removing a 450 Neiman steering lock mechanism

Posted: Sun May 01, 2016 11:19 pm
by ajleone
Success. I drilled out the lock and installed a NOS unit. The new unit works nicely. Here's a few pics.
Tony

Re: Removing a 450 Neiman steering lock mechanism

Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 4:08 am
by halfpast
Very cool. Congrats on the swap.