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Ive got that idle nice and sorted so now I need to learn how to get this thing to start (on a cold morning) without it sounding like a cannon blast.



The no choke cold start I can share with you how I get mine started. In some ways easier than the CVKs. Harder to start but easier to keep running.
For dead cold starts, I turn in the idle screw at least a full turn. Slowly twist the throttle 5-6 times to use the accelerator pumps to prime the carbs. With the throttle closed (and key on) push the start button. It should fire right up, if it does and dies right away, wind up the idle some more, and repeat the above. Or if you have a throttle lock you can use that instead.
when it warms up wind the idle back out. I usually do this while riding.

Do you have your TPS connected? If so, it will start easier than if not connected.

05 speedmaster - 1100cc, 11:1 racing pistons, Carillo rods, thunderbike cams, ported and polished head, 2mm over intake and exhaust valves, Barnett kevlar clutch, scepter pipes, oversize manifolds, 45mm HSR's, TTP stage 4 firestarter