Thanks for all your replies. I've definitatly purchased an idiosyncratic XT and that's putting it politely (they saw me coming is the phrase that springs to mind).
Gear selection is fine while the bike is only warm, the problem starts when the bike runs hot. Grant pretty much nailed it--it either won't shift from 1st or heavily clunks into 2nd. Meanwhile I have to hold the front break to stop the bike creeping forward. So, I know that the clutch needs attention.
My problem is (refer to my other posts) that my bike, according to the clock, has only done 6,500 miles and on top of the clutch drag, it billows white/grey smoke at warmup and is only returning 36 mpg (probably indicating that it may require a major top end overhaul). My thoughts at present are do I cut my losses and trade in or do I throw money at it.
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