2000 TE410E, can't find neutral

Having problems when the bike is running or not. I am unable to find neutral. So everytime I start the bike I have to hold the clutch in. And when I try to find it running or not it is very hard to pull the shifter up to a higher gear when it's idling.

When I am actually riding the shifting is fine. No problems when I am out riding.

Please help???

try letting the bike roll forward a little when finding netutral. I do this on my 96 and 99 410's Hope this helps

Clutches dragged on those bikes but w/bike off? If OK when bike has warmed up I would still check clutch disengagement. Also check shifetr assembly for loose or worn parts. take the clutch cover off when cold and move the bike back and forth while shifting. Look for play in the shifter assembly.

Also make sure there isn't too much oil in there as it can make shifting very notchy and more difficult to find neutral.

I am planning on replacing the clutch cover since it is damaged. Though the clutch has been doing this since the bike was new I will take a look when the cover comes off. Thanks.

Thanks. have been doing that. It works and I do try that on the 2000 but it feels like the shifter is just stuck. No problems when riding. Just when the bike is not in motion.