What's your kick-start technique?

[crofty1984]

I've noticed start both my classics in the same and different way. If I'm stood to the side, either with it on the centre stand out just lifted up, I'll push just past compression then give it a good hard kick. However if I'm astride the bikes I'll get it ON compression, let it take my weight, then bounce and kick with my full bodyweight.

[crofty1984]

When you say astride I assume you mean just balancing the bike, no centre stand? I'm scared I'll throw the bike over, but I'm trying to get used to it!
I'm most comfortable with the bike on the centre stand and me stood to the side, but I hear that can bend your stand?