Transmission/Clutch Expert needed!

[ValleySquid]

Guys, hello my name is Jesse (not that it matters) and I recently bought a 2006 GZ250.
with 3k miles.
:roll:
Everything is relatively "OK" with the bike but there's something that has been bugging me lately..
Shifting from 1st to 2nd is kind of hard, not always but there has been several times when shifting is hard..er than usual. NOW I've read that this issue points to bent fork? or something tranny or clutch related. :shocked:

Do you guys have any idea at all what would this cost to fix?
At this point, Im even considering buying the parts and doing it myself? Is that even possible?
This is my first bike ever... I'm terrified that the parts are going to come out more expensive than the bike itself, since I'm a starving student. lol :lol:

ANY help at all that could point me to the right direction is greatly appreciate it.... since as of now I don't really have a plan.