A cool TT250 feature…

The CSC TT250 has a cool ignition lock feature I’ve never encountered before.    It has a locking cover to protect to the ignition switch.

The ignition switch operates conventionally.  You insert the key into the ignition and turn it clockwise to turn on the motorcycle.

When you want to turn off the motorcycle, you turn the ignition switch counterclockwise.  If you wish to lock the forks, you turn the forks to the left, push the ignition key deeper into the switch, and turn it further counterclockwise to lock the forks.

After removing the key, you can manually operate the OPEN/SHUT lever.  Pushing the OPEN/SHUT lever from the OPEN to the SHUT position will mechanically actuate a door that closes, preventing access to the switch.

Note the cover that slid into place over the ignition switch.

You can use the motorcycle key to open the OPEN/SHUT mechanism to allow access to the switch.   The motorcycle key has a shape molded into the plastic fob.

Insert the molded key fob shape into the receptacle between the ignition switch and the OPEN/SHUT lever and turn it counterclockwise.   This will slide the ignition switch cover away from the switch opening, providing access to the switch.

Like I said, it’s a cool feature. It’s not a technological breakthrough and there’s no rocket science here; it’s just simple, and cool, and it provides a bit of added protection from the elements and the bad guys. I like it.