Clutch problems

[Dead Eye]

Are you absolutely certain that the pressure plate has seated properly on the clutch side? I had this issue where it wasn't quite sat in place (about 3mm out) and it made the clutch useless in the same manor; either too loose or too tight - if you put the bike on the side stand, you should be able to remove the clutch cover without any oil leak providing its not over-filled

It's also very unlikely you will be able to push the rod in by hand on even a correctly adjusted clutch - this is what the lever is for

I'd start by checking the clutch side including the order of the plates - I also messed this up by having the larger internal diameter plate in the wrong position

Yeah... I had lots of fun with my clutch :\