quick update...had a bit of time this evening to check on my poor lil honda  after a seriously challenging satuday at Carolina Adventure world...
pulled the bike out this evening, kicked it once and it came to life...quick spin let me know the clutch is good and firm no problems.
I checked the oiland it did have a bit of a burnt smell to it..mind you, I had just changed the oil before I went to the park...so I'm guessing I did heat the bike/clutch up pretty good. I'll change the oil again this weekend before any further riding..but I've gotta say, i really asked the bike to give me a full level of performance the other day nad it really showed up.