mine is the same way. stock lever tho. its always had a bit of play and a relatively easy pull for a hydro clutch. but I've had it apart, and back together, and its always worked fine. don't know if its normal but I'm not worried about it. my clutch isn't worn, it engages fine and even though there's some play, it engages at the same point it always has. not on either extreme (instant engagement vs. not till its almost pulled in all the way)