when I start my bike with clutch in andin first gear it lurches forward a little. I've noticed too that 30 percent of the time there is a second click when letting out the clutch going through gears. Is this only needing adjustment on the clutch cable?

 

Sounds like you need to adjust the clutch cable a bit. Loosen it up.

 

put it in neutral less drag and wear/tear onclutch pack etc......

 

I believe the manal says to put it in neutral and pull in the clutch lever when starting the bike. Will save ya a whole lot of headache in the long run, IMO.

 

Do not start in gear. Bad Habit to get into.

 

Agreed, a neutral start is easier on the drivetrain. I always start mine in neutral.

 

All good points about not starting in gear, but your clutch still needs some adjustment.

 

Yeah. Adjust the clutch cable.

All the other practices--all good habits to develop; I've learned them, too--but none will correct your clutch cable, which is what the problem is.

 

FINE-C. Fuel petcock, Ignition, Neutral, Engine cut-off switch, Choke/Clutch. Start 'er up!

 

Always start the bike with it in neutral and clutch out.Sounds to me like the clutch is not releasing all the way.You want a 1/16" freeplay, cable housing to lever ,at handle bar