Problems - Clutch and Gears

A quick couple of questions -

When I pull the clutch lever in with the bike in 2nd gear should it then free wheel like I have it in neutral?

I have been trying to bump start the damn thing all day (with no success) after fitting the new Reg/Rec. (Waiting for the trickle charger I ordered off of eBay to arrive.) Should it be as easy to push in 2nd gear with the clutch in as with it in neautral?

Could it be a poorly connected Reg/Rec causing my starting issues?

Also I noticed that the rod from my left hand footrest is slightly bent and the gear selector lever is clashing with this rod.

Can I just straighten this out by hand? Is it easy to remove if I need to persuade (hammer) it flat?

If the bike is supposed to free wheel with the clutch lever pulled in what do I need to do to make this happen?

I don't know if it's due to a complete lack of electrical power but I imagine that it's nothing to do with that?

Thanks!

So I jump started it from the battery on my car.

Zero problems with the clutch or gears once it had started up.

I will definitely need a new on of those rods though that moves the gear selector up and down? I don't know what it is called. It runs behind the foot lever. If any one has one please pm me a price?

I don't think the gear selector rod costs that much new, same rod is fitted to various models

You can get a part number and price from here

http://www.cmsnl.com/products/rodgear-shift_2552519f00/

Maybe try your local dealer if you have no luck finding used

The clutch disegages the drive, so it will be free to role with the clutch in. Regardless of the gear.