[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by adrianinflorida

Sometimes letting go of the clutch and reapplying it would allow it to start right up.

If it's on on/off type switch I would think so, and the electrical schematic shows no diodes, etc for that part of the starter circuit, unlike the sidestand switch.

I think you've pretty well got it figured out.
Please do let us know how it turns out.