BMW and cars are the key words here. Identical methods and details do not apply to the entire automotive industry incl. all brands of motorcycles. I've certainly seen Hondas/Vespas/Kwaks etc with coded keys and security system starting up and running fine without a dash on the bike. Certainly hope he can get this thing going again, what a bummer! If possible, keep us updated on the mods please, which might be well worth copying.
My 'M' botton is out of alignment / broken too. Anyone have the shop manual to show me how the instrument cluster attaches to the front house? I got the wiring harness disconnected but can't tell if I need wrench, screwdriver or what to get the instrument cluster off the "posts"... Looks like it's mounted on 3 separate posts? any help is appreciated.