Recently acquired 2004 roadster with a 3 year old battery-- when hot the starter would stall, but start on the next push of the button. I bought a new battery that shows 220 CCA and it does the same thing. Is this normal? The "HD" battery showed 240 CCA, but it was 3 years old. I carry a booster jumper, but so far it always starts on the second try. I guess these bikes don't have a compression release--right?

 

Very common especially on the higher compression 1200 especially in hotter climates/weather. It often occurs after a short stop like to refuel.
You can try pulling in the clutch, select 3rd or 4th gear, give the bike a push backwards with your feet and pop the clutch. This will back down the piston that's at TDC and reduce the cylinder pressure and the bike should start easier. Or ignore it and get use to 2 presses of the starter button.

 

Thanks--that's kinda what I thought . As long as it starts after 2 tries, I will just live with it. New set of Avon Cobra's ready to go on and I am liking this sporty more every time I ride it.

 

just put avon cobra's on mine also, love em........and welcome from AR also

 

Tires don't last too long here in AR on the chip and seal. I get less than half the mileage I used to get in Kansas City (but wouldn't move back ever). I am currently the ride director of the ROMEOS for N. Central AR and we meet somewhere every week to greet,BS and have breakfast or lunch. Check out our website, then go to the discussion forum page and scroll down to the N.Central AR group to see where we are going (and have been) for the last 5 years. Join us if you can at our next ride/meet. http://romeoriders.com/wp/