Front tire question!

On the clutch side of my front tire there are two holes through the axle. Is there supposed to be a cotter pin through these holes? or is it just there for some odd reason (ie previous owner raced bike, required pins)

Thanks!

 

No cotter pin, just a couple of holes to put something through to help pull the axle.

 

A phillips head screw driver fits nicely in there, insert ,twist and pull when removing the axle.The only use I have found for them.

 

Awesome, thanks!

 

Yep, that's what I use.

 

I use it to hold my chewing gum