feel

My handlebars have play in them. If I push forward, they seem to be flexing where the mounting trees meet the triple clamp. The flex is considerable. 1/2" of play at the grips. Has anyone else experienced this?

Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this: I now have about 5500 KM on the bike - not a lot - but have noticed for the past 500 KM or so that my clutch feel has changed. I used to enjoy feeling the "friction point" with some authority about half way through letting out the lever, but...