Hero Genuine Kick Starter Spindle for Pleasure Plus, Duet, Maestro Edge, Maestro Edge 125, Destini 125 & Xoom 110/125 | 28250AAL500S

Hero Genuine Kick Starter Spindle – 28250AAL500S

Restore smooth and reliable manual kick-start operation with the Hero Genuine Spindle Comp., Kick Starter, part number 28250AAL500S. This model-specific kick-start shaft/spindle assembly is used in compatible Hero Pleasure Plus, Duet, Maestro Edge, Maestro Edge 125, Destini 125 and Xoom scooter engine and CVT kick-start mechanisms.

When the rider presses the external kick lever, the kick-starter spindle rotates and transfers movement through the matching kick-start gear and ratchet mechanism. This mechanical movement turns the engine starting system so the engine can be started manually when the complete kick-start assembly is correctly fitted and serviceable.

A bent, worn, stripped, seized, cracked or damaged spindle can cause the kick lever to slip, jam, fail to return, move without turning the engine, make abnormal grinding noises or lose engagement with the driven gear. The entire kick-start mechanism must be inspected because similar symptoms can also come from the kick-driven gear, return spring, bush, collar, washer, circlip, ratchet, drive face or crankcase-cover mounting area.

This listing is for one kick-starter spindle assembly only. Despite the official wording “Spindle Complete Kick Starter,” it is not the complete kick-start system and does not include the external kick lever, driven gear, return spring, bush, washers, circlip, starter ratchet, CVT drive face or crankcase cover.

What This Product Is

• Hero Genuine kick-starter spindle/shaft assembly
• Official description: Spindle Comp. Kick Starter
• Hero retail part number: 28250AAL500S
• Catalogue-format part number: 28250-AAL-500
• Common buyer names: kick spindle, kick shaft, kick-starter shaft, scooter kick spindle and kick half-pinion shaft
• System: mechanical scooter kick-start mechanism
• Engine area: left-side CVT / drive-face and kick-start assembly
• Catalogue quantity: one spindle per compatible kick-start assembly
• Supply form: one manufacturer-packed spindle assembly

Key Features

• Genuine Hero mechanical starting-system component
• Designed for compatible Hero scooter kick-start assemblies
• Transfers external kick-lever movement into the internal kick-start gear mechanism
• Model-specific shaft length, profile, engagement geometry and mounting relationship
• Suitable replacement when the original matching spindle is bent, worn, stripped, seized or damaged
• Supports correct engagement with the specified kick-driven gear and return mechanism
• Better fitment confidence than selecting a universal scooter kick shaft by appearance
• Used across confirmed 110 cc and 125 cc Hero scooter applications when catalogued under this SKU
• One kick-starter spindle assembly supplied
• Current verified MRP reference: ₹385 inclusive of taxes

Confirmed Compatibility

Exact Model and Generation References

• Hero Duet (Feb, 2017)
• Hero Maestro Edge (2017 application)
• Hero Destini 125 i3S (Oct, 2018)
• Hero Pleasure Plus (2019 application)
• Hero Maestro Edge 125 (2019 application)
• Hero Maestro Edge 125 FI (2019 application)
• Hero Destini 125 BSVI (Feb, 2020)
• Hero Maestro Edge 125 FI BSVI (2020 application)
• Hero Maestro Edge BSVI (Aug, 2020)
• Hero Maestro Edge 125 BSVI (Oct, 2020)
• Hero Maestro Edge BSVI (Jan, 2021)
• Hero Destini 125 BSVI (Jan, 2021)
• Hero Destini 125 BSVI (Mar, 2021)
• Hero Maestro Edge 125 BSVI (July, 2021)
• Hero Maestro Edge 125 BSVI (Aug, 2021)
• Hero Maestro Edge (Oct, 2021)
• Hero Dash 125 (Nov, 2021) — export/market reference
• Hero Maestro Edge BSVI (Dec, 2021)
• Hero Destini 125 (Mar, 2022)
• Hero Xoom BS6 FI (Jan, 2023)
• Hero Maestro Edge 125 (Mar, 2023)
• Hero Destini 125 BS6 (Mar, 2023)
• Hero Xoom 110 BSVI OBD-II (Apr, 2023)
• Hero Destini BSVI Prime (Jun, 2023)
• Hero Xoom 110 (Apr, 2024)
• Hero Xoom 110 BSVI Speed Edition (May, 2024)
• Hero Destini 125 (Dec, 2024)
• Hero Xoom 125 OBD2 (Apr, 2025)
• Hero Destini 125 BS6 OBD2 (Apr, 2025)
• Hero Xoom 110 OBD2 (Aug, 2025)
• Hero Xoom 110 BSVI OBD2 PHB (Sept, 2025)
• Hero Xoom 125 (Sept, 2025)
• Hero Destini 125 BS6 OBD2 PHB CBS (Sept, 2025)

Official Hero Model-Family Applicability

• Hero Pleasure Plus / Pleasure Plus XTEC — only generations catalogued with 28250AAL500S
• Hero Duet — compatible later kick-start applications
• Hero Maestro Edge — compatible generations using 28250-AAL-500
• Hero Maestro Edge 125 / Maestro Edge 125 FI — compatible applications using this spindle
• Hero Destini 125 / Destini Prime — compatible i3S, BSVI and OBD generations
• Hero Xoom 110 / Xoom 125 — compatible FI, OBD2 and later applications using this SKU
• Hero Dash 125 — confirmed November 2021 export/market application

Compatibility Boundary

Hero uses multiple kick-starter spindle designs across Pleasure, Maestro, Maestro Edge, Duet, Destini and Xoom generations. Similar-looking parts can differ in shaft length, toothed profile, bush diameter, washer position, circlip groove and mating gear geometry.

No automatic compatibility is claimed for:

• Older Hero Pleasure and Hero Maestro applications using 28250-KVT-900
• Specified Maestro Edge and Duet applications using 28250-AAW-000
• Every scooter carrying the Pleasure, Maestro Edge, Destini or Xoom name
• Any scooter whose kick-start catalogue specifies a different spindle number
• Any Honda scooter merely because its kick mechanism looks similar
• Any vehicle from which the complete kick-start mechanism has been deleted or changed

Fitment Note / Return Prevention Note

Before ordering, match the complete Hero part number 28250AAL500S or catalogue number 28250-AAL-500 with the scooter’s chassis/VIN-based drive-face or kick-starter assembly catalogue.

Confirm all of the following:

• Exact scooter model, variant and production generation
• Engine and CVT cover configuration
• Existing spindle part number
• Overall shaft length and diameter
• Kick-lever spline or mounting-end profile
• Internal toothed/engagement profile
• Circlip groove and washer arrangement
• Bush and crankcase-cover bore dimensions
• Matching kick-driven gear part number
• Return-spring and collar arrangement
• Part number shown in the drive-face or kick-starter catalogue

Do Not Confuse This Spindle With Other Hero Kick Shafts

• 28250AAL500S / 28250-AAL-500 — spindle covered by this listing
• 28250KVT900S / 28250-KVT-900 — separately catalogued for specified older Pleasure and Maestro applications
• 28250AAW000S / 28250-AAW-000 — separately catalogued for specified Maestro Edge and Duet applications

These spindle numbers are not automatically interchangeable. Always match the complete SKU and assembly diagram.

Separately Catalogued Kick-Start Components

Confirmed kick-start assemblies list the following components separately from this spindle:

• 28223-GCC-000 — kick-driven gear spring
• 28230-AAL-500 — kick-driven gear assembly
• 28253-KVT-900 — kick-spindle bush
• 28255-KPL-900 — kick-boss collar
• 28281-GCC-000 — kick-return spring
• 90412-329-000 — 10 mm thrust washer
• 90451-KVT-900 — kick-spindle washer
• 90608-KVT-901 — external circlip, 16 mm
• 22109-AAL-500 — starter ratchet on applicable drive-face assemblies
• External kick lever, kick-lever bolt and rubber pedal — separate body/chassis parts where fitted

Later Destini and Xoom assemblies can also include revised starting-clutch, reduction-gear and drive-face parts around the kick mechanism. The presence of this shared spindle does not make the entire CVT or kick-start assembly interchangeable between models.

Diagnosis Before Replacement

A kick starter that slips, jams or does not return can also be caused by:

• Worn or broken kick-driven gear teeth
• Weak, broken or incorrectly installed kick-return spring
• Worn spindle bush or crankcase-cover bore
• Missing or incorrect washer, collar or circlip
• Damaged starter ratchet or drive-face teeth
• Incorrect kick-lever spline fitment
• CVT contamination, rust or lack of correct lubrication at specified points
• Incorrect previous assembly
• Mechanically tight or seized engine

Replacing the spindle alone will not repair a damaged driven gear, broken return spring, worn cover bore, failed ratchet or seized engine.

Mechanical-component return protection: Confirm the exact SKU before installing the bush, spring, circlip, washer or kick lever. A spindle showing spline marks, bush marks, gear-contact marks, circlip marks, hammering, filing, grinding, bending, grease contamination or operational use cannot be treated as an unused return.

What You Will Receive

• 1 × Hero Genuine Spindle Comp. Kick Starter
• Part number: 28250AAL500S
• One manufacturer-packed kick-starter spindle assembly

Not included:

• External kick-start lever
• Kick-lever mounting bolt
• Kick-lever rubber pedal
• Kick-driven gear
• Kick-driven gear spring
• Kick-return spring
• Kick-spindle bush
• Kick-boss collar
• Thrust washer or spindle washer
• Circlip
• Starter ratchet
• Drive face or movable drive-face assembly
• Starting clutch or reduction gears
• Crankcase / CVT cover
• CVT gasket
• Installation labour

Technical Details

Installation Note

Kick-start and CVT-cover work should be carried out by a trained scooter technician. Incorrect spring preload, washer order, circlip seating or gear engagement can cause kick-start failure, case damage or internal interference.

Before Installation

• Confirm the old and new spindle part numbers
• Compare shaft length, diameter, spline and gear profile
• Inspect the external kick lever and clamping area
• Inspect the kick-driven gear teeth
• Check the kick-return spring for cracks or loss of tension
• Inspect the spindle bush and CVT-cover bore
• Check collars, washers and circlip condition
• Inspect the starter ratchet and drive-face engagement teeth
• Verify that the engine rotates freely
• Replace the CVT-cover gasket where required

During Installation

• Install components in the exact catalogue and service-manual order
• Use the correct bush, collar, washers and circlip
• Preload the kick-return spring according to the service procedure
• Do not hammer the spindle through the cover or bush
• Do not file or grind the shaft, splines or gear profile
• Apply only the specified grease at the specified contact points
• Keep grease away from the CVT belt and drive-face friction surfaces
• Confirm free movement and correct return before closing the cover
• Tighten the CVT-cover and kick-lever fasteners to prescribed torque

After Installation

• Operate the kick lever slowly by hand before starting
• Confirm positive gear engagement
• Confirm smooth lever return
• Check that the lever does not bind against the body panel or cover
• Listen for abnormal grinding or clicking
• Verify normal engine starting
• Stop use immediately if the lever jams, slips or fails to return

Buyer-Focused FAQs

1. What is Hero part number 28250AAL500S?
It is the Hero Genuine kick-starter spindle/shaft assembly used in compatible Pleasure Plus, Duet, Maestro Edge, Destini and Xoom scooter kick-start mechanisms.

2. Is this the complete kick-start mechanism?
No. This is the spindle assembly only. The driven gear, springs, bush, collar, washers, circlip, ratchet and external lever are separate.

3. Is the external kick lever included?
No. The lever fitted outside the CVT cover is a separate component.

4. Is the kick-return spring included?
No. The return spring is separately catalogued as 28281-GCC-000 in confirmed assemblies.

5. Is the kick-driven gear included?
No. The matching kick-driven gear assembly is separately catalogued as 28230-AAL-500.

6. Is the spindle bush included?
No. The bush is separately catalogued as 28253-KVT-900.

7. Are washers and circlip included?
No loose washers or circlip should be assumed. They are separately catalogued in the kick-start assembly.

8. Does it fit Hero Pleasure Plus?
Yes for compatible 2019 and later generations whose catalogue specifies 28250-AAL-500, including Pleasure Plus and Pleasure Plus XTEC family applications.

9. Does it fit the older Hero Pleasure?
No automatic compatibility is claimed. Older Pleasure models commonly use 28250-KVT-900.

10. Does it fit Hero Duet?
Yes. Duet February 2017 is a confirmed application, but check whether the exact scooter catalogue specifies AAL or AAW spindle before ordering.

11. Does it fit Hero Maestro Edge?
Yes for compatible 2017–2021 generations using this SKU. Some Maestro Edge applications use 28250-AAW-000, so exact catalogue matching is essential.

12. Does it fit Hero Maestro Edge 125?
Yes. Confirmed applications include 2019, 2020, July/August 2021 and March 2023 generations using this spindle.

13. Does it fit Hero Destini 125?
Yes. Confirmed applications extend from Destini 125 i3S October 2018 through BSVI, Prime and 2025 OBD2 generations.

14. Does it fit Hero Xoom 110?
Yes. Confirmed applications include January 2023, April 2023 OBD-II, April/May 2024 and August/September 2025 generations.

15. Does it fit Hero Xoom 125?
Yes. Xoom 125 OBD2 April 2025 and Xoom 125 September 2025 are confirmed current applications.

16. Does it fit Hero Dash 125?
Hero’s current compatibility record lists Dash 125 November 2021 as an application. Confirm the market-specific catalogue.

17. Why does the kick lever move without turning the engine?
Possible causes include worn spindle or driven-gear teeth, failed ratchet engagement, missing components or incorrect assembly.

18. Why does the kick lever not return?
A broken, weak or incorrectly preloaded return spring, seized spindle bush, bent spindle or incorrect washer arrangement can prevent return.

19. Can a worn bush damage the new spindle?
Yes. Excessive bush or cover-bore clearance can cause misalignment, wear and poor gear engagement.

20. Can the spindle be repaired by welding or grinding?
Welding, grinding or reshaping a safety-critical rotating mechanical component is not recommended. Use the correct replacement part.

21. Does installation require opening the CVT cover?
Yes. The kick-start spindle and related mechanism are located in the left-side CVT/drive-face area.

22. Should the CVT belt be greased during installation?
No. Grease must be kept away from the CVT belt and friction surfaces. Lubricate only the points specified by the service procedure.

23. Is professional installation recommended?
Yes. Incorrect spring preload, washer order, circlip seating or gear alignment can damage the mechanism or crankcase cover.

24. How can I prevent ordering the wrong kick spindle?
Match the complete SKU, exact scooter generation, shaft dimensions, gear profile, bush, circlip groove and chassis/VIN-based Hero catalogue.

Mechanical Kick-Start Component Purchase Warning

Confirm the exact spindle before installing the bush, spring, circlip, washers or external kick lever. Do not fit or modify it merely for trial. Spline marks, gear-contact marks, circlip marks, hammering, filing, grinding, bending, grease contamination or operational use can permanently affect the component and invalidate return eligibility.