I feel you. I ended up putting a phone mount on yesterday, so I had the opportunity to move the placement of my lever. I moved it 'up' and I'm hopeful that not having to reach for it as much coupled with removing the cobwebs out of my forearm will help. It is a much bigger bike, expectation management, right?
And I agree with you VaEagle. Same as a car, it is in gear always. I like to rock when I am stopped as well. Or, at least I used to. I like the feel of the drivetrain engaging. Just that little pull and strain on my legs to let me know that she's ready.
That might have to be a habit I curve. Maybe... The dealer did say that this kinda clutch, either is engaged or not and that feathering the clutch isn't possible. I'm still obviously very green with this bike still. But I'm calling BS. I swear it feels like my other bike that had a cable. I swear!! Hmmmmm