Well it seems that Rick's Hot Shot regulator/rectifier has cured my hard starting woes. I let my bike sit outside over night the last 3 nights and have not had it on the battery tender since last Thursday morning. I am happy to report that the ol' chap has fired right up every time with no issues what so ever. I think that a lot of our issues can be resolved by upgrading our regulator rectifiers.

2006 865 Neon Blue/Jet Black Speedmaster,790cams, TTP Stage 2 Firestarter, Epco Exhaust with 10.25" Samson Vrod baffles, UNI pods with 40 pilots, 150 mains,Thruxton needles, 3 turns out.