(1) It's normal... mine sometimes takes 2 or even 3 attempts... don't see it being such a big deal.
(2) "Sub-par FI system"???? Good lord, it's anything BUT sub-par! The FI system on the '03's is likely the best of the class! I think you're being a little harsh. FI has to do a lot more with throttle response than it does with starting in terms of how it rates. I find the '03 636 is pretty near flawless from idle to redline under heavy or light inputs.
"Keep yer feet on the pegs and your right hand cranked."
(2) "Sub-par FI system"???? Good lord, it's anything BUT sub-par! The FI system on the '03's is likely the best of the class! I think you're being a little harsh. FI has to do a lot more with throttle response than it does with starting in terms of how it rates. I find the '03 636 is pretty near flawless from idle to redline under heavy or light inputs.