05/06 Gsxr 1000 Clutch Mod DIY w/ lots of Pics

Well I did the mod but when I was done, I had to make a large adjustment to the internal adjuster under the cover so that the clutch lever worked (before the adjustment, the lever felt like the cable was detached). Is that normal? Did I install something improperly? I went for a test ride and the action of the clutch feels wonderful! It is much more linear and predictable

When I was disassembling, I was trying to get the push rod out (part that goes from left side of motor to disengage the clutch) and could not hook it with a wire. I squeezed the clutch lever to try to "pop" it out (didn't work). I wonder if doing that caused the adjustment to get way off. On my adjuster under the clutch cover, the screw is now flush with the locking nut and before it had a couple of threads showing.

OK, how do I adjust the perch so that I have some room for future adjustment under the clutch case cap?