How does the Honda CB125E key cover work?
One of the interesting features of the CB125E is the keyswitch shutter - it's an anti-vandalism and anti-theft device to prevent someone from jamming something into the lock, or trying to pick it. Look to the left of the "usual" key hole and you'll see it:
There's an extra bump on the Honda key to match the shutter's switch:
Looking at it end-on:
Put them together...
Turn it to "shut" and voila, the shutter is closed:
Turn the key back and it'll open again. Pretty useful if you leave your bike anywhere that dubious passers-by can get at it.
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