Welcome to the forum.
I can't tell you what's involved with replacement.
In the US motorcycle theft is not much of a problem unless it's a Harley, so we have never used the lock on any of our bikes.
I see you're in the UK where bike thefts can be a problem.

 

Could you please give us a personal intro here, @Bike2j37 - it’s part of our strategy to weed out scammers and time wasters.

Cheers

Mark

 

Is this damage to the frame likely to prevent the steering lock from working once replaced?

 

BMW Brighton are quoting me £5500 to replace the frame and steering lock. I can't see how a steering lock being snapped can cause that kind of damage?

 

I'd have to see what the steering lock looks like before, not being familiar with the GS frame. Is this a keyless ride bike with the servo-powered lock? The damage, while not too severe looking, could reduce the effectiveness of the lock, but that depends on how it functions.

If it's a pin that extends next to that large chip, and was designed to be against a flat boss, then I can see how it would be renderred pretty ineffectual for another impact - it would create a weak stopping point, by applying excessive leverage at the tip of the pin, rather than against the side of the pin.

What usually happens when a steering lock is broken is that either the pin snaps cleanly, or the stop is broken off the head tube. If the pin snaps, then replacement is straightforward. If the stop breaks it's either a frame or a major job to remove the frame and weld on a new stop.

With bikes in much of the US, any frame damage would result in the bike being declared salvage (or "total loss" by the insurance carrier.)

 

 

Thank you for the reply.

It's a keyless system with a servo lock I believe.

Sadly I don't have any before pictures but can't believe such a 'tough' bike can be destroyed by a hoody on a moped! Just want to check BMW aren't trying to rip me off!