I would skip the " starting process" and see it it will " run".  If something is wrong and it wont run than you can kick it for ever and nothing.-Find out first which problem your chasing--starting technique vs something really wrong.  As mentioned before hook a tow strap to it and tow it and drop the clutch in 3rd or 2nd gear and see if it eventually starts and runs.  If that does not work you know its not your kicking/starting procedure and all the shim busting in the world would never get it going.  Just a thought too----is the starter turning over fast enough?  lol