Morning,
Some interesting ideas.
I like the cush rubber idea, I've always got inner tube laying around, I use them for bungees on the bike.
The spacer idea is also worth a look as I've notived the gear change is getting very clunky, but that might be the clutch needing adjustment. However I thought the spacer issue was more prevalent in the V-Strom. Would it be suitable for the Wee- Strom?
DWC