CG125 (Copy) - What's This Bolt Hole For? (Generator Side)

NeonAqua · L Plate Warrior Joined: 31 Jan 2020 Karma :

The 1st photo shows you precisely what bolt hole I'm referring to.
The 2nd photo is a duplicate of the 1st (without blur).
The bolt hole is 1 inch deep (24mm)

What's this bolt hole for (or what part does it bolt to the engine)?

WD Forte · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Karma :

I'll have 50p each way bet its for bolting a 'stopper' to hold the rotor in place when removing/fitting the centre nut?
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baldy · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Karma :

It’s supposed to have a little bracket on it that holds the starter gear in place. (The big one behind the flywheel)
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Pure guess but maybe for a crankcase splitter?
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NeonAqua · L Plate Warrior Joined: 31 Jan 2020 Karma :

"It’s supposed to have a little bracket on it that holds the starter gear in place. (The big one behind the flywheel)"

@Baldy this is exactly what a motorcycle mechanic also told me. But he said I do not need it, as it's not essential (some motorcycles of this sort were manufactured without this bracket).
The gear has a bit of space to move forward and backwards (without the bracket), but is held in place by the other components / parts.

I put the engine back together again (without the bracket) and it runs fine.

Thank you for all the help & replies!