Gs550, hole under starter?

[240punk]

Is this hole supposed to be here? Not where the starter gear goes but the hole that would be under the starter.

[mike_of_bbg]

Welcome.

Yes, that hole is supposed to be there.

[240punk]

Thank goodness.
And thank you for the response.
Im going to take a risk and pop this motor in my bike without pulling it apart.

[earlfor]

yes, the hole is supposed to be there. It is a little known fact that GS models are the only bikes ever made with a built in M&M's dispenser. You're supposed to fill that cavity with them before installing the starter. When you start the bike, the chain throws M&M's out the back which you can catch with your teeth.

Earl LOL

[Big Rich]

Ha! I didn't know you're a member here as well 240.

Yeah, that's just a drain hole so nothing can pool by the starter motor. I do like the M&M dispenser idea though......

[BassCliff]

Greetings and Salutations!!

Hi Mr. 240punk,

About every other month or so, someone posts a question about the "mystery hole". If you do a search for "mystery hole" you'll find it's a drain hole that is supposed to be there.

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[Buffalo Bill]

Dah?

So, how come there's a hole at the bottom of my sink and bath tub?
Bill

[earlfor]

So, how come there's a hole at the bottom of my sink and bath tub?
Bill

Apparently, you have the rare M&M peanut versions.

Earl

[David_510]

So, how come there's a hole at the bottom of my sink and bath tub?
Bill

Well the one in the bathtub is to drain all that protein shake you make in the morning before work.