BMW R 1250RS Rider's Manual page 192

Opening the topcase
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Turn the key in the topcase
lock to position 1.
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Press the lock cylinder 1 to the
front.
The release lever 2 pops up.
Close topcase
Pull release lever 1 all the way
up.
Close topcase lid and hold it
down. Ensure that no items
are trapped between cover and
case.
NOTICE
The Topcase can also be locked
if the lock is in the LOCK posi-
tion. Under such circumstances,
ensure that the key is not in the
Topcase.
Press release lever 1 down un-
til it engages.
Turn key in topcase lock into
LOCK position and remove.