If its a 2003 with only 740 miles on it then it HAD to sit for some time between then and now. I would also pick up some SeaFoam from your local Auto Zone and put it in the gas tank per the directions on the can. That will clean the carbs out if theres any gummy crap in there from it sitting. That could be part of your hard starting problem.
Heck that bike isnt even broken in yet. Make sure you arent running it too hard just yet
