steering lock removal

Early Seasons Greetings lunies
I've managed to finally get my engine out & that wasn't easy! I've still got sawn & seized engine bolts to get out of the silent blocks. Whilst I figure that out, I want to get the frame, leggier etc blasted & powder coated but I've no idea how to get the steering lock off! I dont have a key but would like to preserve & re use the lock. Any tips please guys?
Thanks
Mike

Hi, can it simply be removed from the frame? They either bolt on or are the rarer clamp on type. There will be a number somewhere on it for the key id then it's off tio jem to get a key cut

Thanks for the reply. It's got a bolt hole, removed that and tried tapping, hitting & levering it out to no avail! Do I just give it some more persuasion ? Do I need the key to get it out undamaged? It's about the only non rusty but so was hoping this would come out easy.

try giving the forks a wiggle when prizing off

Hi Mickey, once you've undone the bolt, there is a thin spacer/tension plate between the lock & the frame bracket (it should be on the opposite side to the tube).
Prise it out with a screwdriver & pliers. This should give you some wiggle room to be able to remove the lock. If you can, take a pic before you remove to remind you of how to re-fit it!! As Daz says then wiggle your forks & it should come out. If your forks go lock to lock then you should be ok. Hope this helps....Steve

I managed to finish my Xmas shopping, wrap it & then follow the sage advice given. It worked a treat, thanks chaps!
Merry Christmas