Clutch Trouble Suzuki Across

So my across has been stationary for far too long but finally making progress.

I bought the bike 8 weeks ago and it hasn't been reliable from the get go.
It was always hard to start and kept flooding.

I replaced the needles and seats as well as put some inline filters between the tank and pump, and pump and carbs.

I also replaced the choke plungers to help with the cold starts because I learnt that they tend to wear and stick on.

I also replaced the throttle cable.

So I have learnt loads from my first bike before being able to ride it.

So after cleaning the carbys and getting them back on, I bump started the bike to get some fuel running through the system and noticed it was tough to shift the bike to 2nd to do the start.

I rode around for a bit (in 2nd) to warm it up but found that the clutch was not asissting the gear changing. I could start the bike in neutral but shifting to first to ride away would just cause a stall.

I have never touched the clutch cable or gearbox and am abit confused.

Just wondering if anyone has any experience or ideas.

Thanks in advance.

 

I think the free play is in that range but ill definitely check to make sure.
From my reading I have become worried that because it has been sitting for a few weeks that the oil has made the gear plates stick together. Hoping its just the cable

 

I have the 2-3mm of free play at the lever, should i make any adjustment to the threaded part of the cable where it meets the gearbox?

 

Thanks for the advice. All sorted.

Now just need to sort out idling (idle mixture screw adjustments as far as im aware) then ill be a happy rider.

 

Could an incorrect clutch adjustment lead to massive power deficiency throughout the rev band.
I went for a test ride this afternoon and had no punch at any point in the revs, im thinking that my adjustment of the clutch was the culprit.

Any ideas?
Cheers