no... the shoes should not trail... mine didn't and the true benefits of having a 3 shoe clutch came to be. the throttle is much more responsive. much more!
second gear... maybe. turn the shift point all the way down. i sold mine a while back, so i can't think which way it is. clockwise, i think.
resonator... no. that pipe is a beast.
i had a 3 shoe clutch. that thing was nice! if it is engaging quickly, that would be a good thing. then you...