Did you get to keep the damaged parts? It would be interesting to see a picture of them.
As for one kick starting, mine doesn't want to kick start if it is cold.
I just got back from a hot rod/custom/collector car show and several of us watched a guy attempting to start his snorten Norton 740 Commando.
He give a mighty jump 5 times on his kick starter before it roared to life.
Although my bike had been sitting there for several hours I pushed the kick starter thru the compression stroke. I turned on the ignition and let it boot up and raised the starter followed by one moderate push. THUMP, THUMP, THUMP...
The other onlookers voiced their disappointment at my success. What's a mother to do?