sticky first gear

[tomrxy]

have had this happen a couple of times when pulling away from juctions etc in first and find I can't change up to second, the gear lever seems stuck, end up having to pull the clutch in and out  in a few times and eventually it will shift, then be fine for quite a while  then do it again, bit one nerving when trying to accelerate away and you can't , only happens in first, any thoughts

[kingmunky]

An oil change is usually the easiest way to ease a clunk clutch lever, presuming the push rod/controls etc are all damage-free and there's no obvious faults.

[MartinW]

Check you oil level (or do a change) and the chain tension.

[tomrxy]

just had it up to the local bike mechanic, oil is fine was only changed 300 miles ago, he says the gear lever bush is badly worn and a lot of play in the lever and recons that is what’s causing the issues so recommended fitting a new one