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alex.s question is way beyond my noobie knowledge, but I can finish answering your question @
akshay11 
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Originally Posted by akshay11
Haha I do get that feeling for upshifts.. but the only time I downshift atm is when I'm coming to a stop..so I figured it would be good to learn engine braking instead of always pulling in clutch and coasting to the stop while using the brakes and kicking down through the gears
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Down shifting with engine braking procedure!
Say you're in 4th gear and your throttle is at position 5.
* Quickly pull in the clutch lever as far as it will go, then immediately...
* move the throttle to position 1 (fully closed), while simultaneously...
* pushing the shifter down so you drop into third gear, then immediately...
* move the throttle to position
4, while simultaneously...
* continuously, slowly and at the same pace letting the clutch lever out to engage the gear. As you slowly let the clutch out you will achieve engine braking.
* when the clutch lever is completely out, repeat the above steps in order to move down to a lower gear.
Disclaimer: Everything I've told you is stuff that works for me and that seems to be common techniques, but I'm still a new-rider. I'm sure a more experienced rider (eg @
alex.s) will chime in if I've said anything that is incorrect or could be improved upon.
Feels nice to help out a new rider if I can!