Back in the day my ‘67 was always a “one kick” start. The ‘72 chop in the garage is as well. I have always had good rides from the old Triumphs. Even the old ‘72 HD chop I rode in the 90’s wasn’t the bear to start that some people say they were. Whatever the knack, or the setup on the old Thurston and BSA thumpers was supposed to be I never aparantly fully figured out.