Yes there is a technique to it. If you get it right it can be first or second kick and you'll look like a motorcycle god to spectators, particularly if you're wearing shades  .
If you don't you can be there for a while ....
Rather than typing out the whole process here's a link to a discussion / explanation from here a few years back :
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...starting-66461
Only thing I'd add to it is from my own experience. If you've not used the bike for a few weeks the "ingredient" in petrol that will fire the bike up can evaporate leaving you with a carb full of stuff that's not spark plug friendly. If you don't drain the float bowl and fill it with fresh fuel even with good technique you can be kicking for quite some time.
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