Broken clutch cable suspected

 I have a limp clutch lever on 2002 YZF600.
I assume the clutch cable broke. Is there a quick way to fix that,
if only temporarily?

 
Buy two new cables. Replace the broken cable with a new
one. Seal the unused new cable using electrical shrink tubing.
Route the spare cable right alongside the working new
cable and it'll be there ready for the next time.

 
How do you even start the bike with the clutch engaged?
Do I need to force shift it to neutral?


Thanks!

 
You start the bike with the transmission
in neutral.

To get it in neutral, rock the machine gently
back and forth while tapping the shift lever.
It might help to have a friend assist.

 


And with a broken clutch cable, the point of starting the bike
is............what?