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Re: Crawling first gear even when clutch is engaged?  Any id

Take off the res. cover on the clutch master cylinder and check the fluid level.  It sounds like it could be as simple as air in the hydraulic system.  Do you see any visible signs of leaks?  If it is leaking around the master cylinder, it will be obvious.  If it is leaking at the slave cylinder, it is internal and you can't see it, but you will know because the fluid level will drop rapidly.

The Magura hydraulic system should be back-bled from the slave cylinder.  Magura sells a oversized syringe to push the fluid up, but a big horse or cattle syringe like they sell at a farm supply store works just as well, for just a few dollars.  Attatch a piece of clear hose to the bleed nipple and the other end to the syringe.  Make sure you don't introduce any more air into the system when you push the fluid up and through the line.   It is a simple procedure, and takes just a couple of minutes. 

Also, there is no need to use the Magura fluid either.  Any type of ATF or even fork oil works very well in a Magura clutch.  Just don't use brake fluid.

Try replacing the fluid and bleeding the system.  I bet this fixes your problem.  In the event that the master cylinder is leaking or not working properly, Magura sells a rebuild kit that is easy to install as well.