Quick answer: A wholesale kick-starter RFQ should identify the exact component first: lever, shaft, return spring, protective sleeve, or a matched assembly. Then provide the motorcycle and engine reference, clear photos, and the dimensions the supplier must confirm. A model name alone is not enough to prove fitment.
- Separate the lever from the shaft and return spring.
- Send make, model, year, market and engine code where available.
- Ask for measured interface details and an annotated photo or drawing.
- Compare a sample with the original part before approving a batch.
Which kick-starter component are you sourcing?
“Kick starter” can describe several different items. A kick-starter lever attaches to the shaft; a shaft assembly may include gears or a return-spring arrangement; a return spring is a separate replacement part; and a rubber sleeve or grip is a cover. These parts can appear together in a photo while being sold as separate SKUs. Write the requested item and whether you need one component or a complete matched set.
For example, the catalog has separate listings for a CG125-reference kick-start shaft assembly, a kick-starter lever with a listed 16 mm option, and a kick-start shaft return spring with listed model references. Those names are identification clues, not proof that the parts fit every motorcycle carrying the same model name.
For lever-only sourcing, browse our Starting levers category. Include the exact model/year, OEM or replacement reference and quantity for each variant so the supplier can confirm the mounting interface before quoting.
What vehicle information should go on the RFQ?
Send the manufacturer, exact model designation, model year, destination-market version, engine code or engine-family reference, and the OEM or replacement part number if known. Add the motorcycle’s displacement only as supporting information; it should not replace the engine code or reference number. The same model name may be used for different production years or market variants.
Attach photographs of the installed part and the removed original where possible. Include a side view, the shaft end or spline, the lever clamp or mounting face, and the return spring position. Put a ruler beside the component for scale. Label each image with the motorcycle and requested part so a mixed inquiry cannot be misread.
Which dimensions and interfaces need written confirmation?
Ask the supplier to state the measurement method and units for the shaft’s overall length, spline or coupling diameter, spline count and profile, gear tooth count if applicable, and the distance between mounting features. For a lever, confirm the clamping interface, bore or internal profile, offset, overall length, and folding or fixed design. For a spring, ask for the end shape, orientation and installed position. Do not infer these values from a product photograph.
The current CG125-reference shaft listing does not provide shaft length, spline dimensions, gear tooth count or mounting dimensions. Treat those fields as open until the seller confirms them against your sample, OEM reference or an engineering drawing. If a dimension is not available, write “not supplied” in the comparison sheet rather than filling it from another model.
How should a buyer check a sample before bulk approval?
Compare the sample side by side with the original part and record any differences before installation. Check the interface and mounting points first. A qualified mechanic can then verify engagement, return action, clearance and contact with nearby parts using the vehicle service information. Do not force a mismatched part, grind or bend it to make it fit, or use a buyer guide as a substitute for the manufacturer’s service procedure.
Keep the approved sample or dated photos as the reference for production. If the supplier proposes a different shaft, lever angle, spring, finish or material, request written approval for the change and update the SKU or purchase-order line. That change record helps prevent a later batch from silently substituting another configuration.
What belongs in a comparable wholesale quote?
Ask the seller to quote each component separately and state whether the price applies to the lever, shaft, spring or a complete set. Request the MOQ per SKU, available mixed-quantity rules, current availability, lead time, packing method, and any carton dimensions or gross-weight figures that are actually measured. Ask the seller to identify which values are estimates and which are confirmed. Keep product price separate from freight, duties and destination charges.
For repeat orders, request a quote line that carries the same part number, model reference, interface drawing revision and sample-approval note. A quote that says only “kick starter for 125 cc” is difficult to compare and can leave the critical fitment detail unresolved.
Copy-and-send kick-starter RFQ
Part requested: lever / shaft / spring / sleeve / matched assembly. Motorcycle: make, exact model, year and market. Engine code: ____. OEM or current part number: ____. Quantity per SKU: ____. Photos attached: installed part, removed part, interface and measurement scale. Please confirm the applicable configuration, interface dimensions, MOQ, availability, lead time, packing details and product-only price. Please mark any dimension or fitment point that is not confirmed.
For a fitment review, send the inquiry through the VOBOM contact page and include the same references in the message. The product pages remain the item-specific source: CG125 shaft assembly and 16 mm lever option.
Frequently asked questions
Does “CG125 reference” mean every CG125 shaft will fit?
No. It is a listed application reference. Confirm the engine version and interface dimensions against the original part or authoritative vehicle documentation before ordering.
Can the lever and shaft be quoted as one kit?
Ask the supplier to list the included components and their individual references. A photo or broad category name does not establish that a matched kit is being supplied.
What if the OEM number is unavailable?
Send clear photos, the engine code, measurement notes and a sample if practical. Ask the seller to state which references were checked and which still need confirmation.
Buyer takeaway: Identify the part, prove the interface, and keep the approved sample tied to the quote. That gives both sides a specific configuration to discuss instead of relying on a generic model label.
Related catalog: Browse the kick-start shafts and components category for current shaft, assembly and return-spring references. List the exact engine code and requested item type, then have the supplier confirm the spline/interface and package contents for the selected option.