Difficult to shift into 1st

[The Other Stu]

Yeah, see, I've never understood that. Why only a chameleon and not the other bug-eyed lizards?

[Carolyn]

Back to the subject.  Mine will slip into first quite nicely on the move, but it has to be warm,.  Having said that, I can't think of a genuine first gear corner around here and there are some pretty tight ones.  Forcing into gear is not a good idea, as force does not assist in getting gears to mesh - quite the opposite.  A little matching of revs and mechanical sympathy are the ticket.
Plus - lubricate the kit down on the gearbox - honest - try it.  You'll like it.