Is the clutch worn, if so it will take away free play. I had a new clutch and cable and had the same problem. I took everything apart to make sure it was ok . Everything I measured was correct. So I pulled the clutch push rod out and took a few thousands off the rod . It work well and everything works perfect. One of the dirt bike mags had a article the next week telling someone to do the same thing. It made me feel better. Make sure your clutch is in good shape first.