[MAL]

So I was cleaning my bike after an off-road weekend and discovered 3 threaded holes, (empty) in the right side engine case, just above and behind the rear break pedal, and behind the oil site glass. Are these supposed to be here?

 

[DarkWhiteChocolate]

I know that the single hole in the center is used for the AXP skid plate... (there's another on the other side also) Mine and my buddies 901's had paint missing from that spot so I assume that's where the bike was bolted down to the crate for shipping.

 

[Josty]

Mine has the same 3 empty holes.

 

[JoeyD]

They are probably utilised during motor assembly and partial bike assembly at the factory.

 

[MAL]

They are probably utilised during motor assembly and partial bike assembly at the factory.

Thanks Joey D and all for the comments. Glad to know it's a typical condition and nothing to worry about!!

 

[nullptr]

Yep, saw those on my bike when I was picking it up and asked the salesman about it. He went and found a tech, who said it was where the engine was secured during shipping. There's similar threaded holes on the swing arm near the back, as well, for the same reason.

 

[Thierrix]

Hi definitely for transport purposes, as I have an AXP skid plate (long one) and those holes are unused.