I own a 2003 laverda 750S. I battle to get it started, the starter battles to turn the motor!!

Laverda, in their infinite wisdom decided to;

• Under power the starter motor (good quality but a bit minimalist)
• Use electrical connectors that are not the best fit into the back of the starter solenoid
• Use a side stand down cut out relay that is very prone self destruction even with gentle care and use.
• Use clutch with plates that stick together (common on other makes too though)
• and, for 650/668 engines they used a fragile spring to hold the starter clutch assembly together (even we agree this was just plain rubbish)

1. Sit on bike.
2. Put up side stand.
3. Turn off headlights completely.
4. Pull clutch in.
5. Put bike in first gear.
6. Roll bike backwards to break the clutch free.
7. Put the bike in neutral.
8. Tap start button (do not hold it on).

How good is the battery check terminals are clean leads and all conections are good try remote battery and jump start it like a car if the problem goes away its your battery if not its the starter or solinoid or leads