98SE Does the same
I have a 98 SE that has always done this. It does it when the batter is charged, and mostly when I first start it with the choke. When I start it with the choke, I have to be sure not to turn it over too long, or it will flood and then it will be hard to start. Generally, letting it stand for a while fixes the problem. I asked my Honda dealer about this and he acted like it was the first time he had heard of the issue. However, will all of you having the same problem, someone must have a fix. I have the stock charging system on my bike. The comments re a drop in battery voltage when the starter is running makes a lot of sense. If this is true, it should not happen when the bike is jumped off of a car battery. I have never tried this, but I will. Good luck and I hope we find an answer.
Regards,
Ben
1998 SE