hey everyone! I'm new to this forum and riding, so forgive me if my question has been covered in another thread somewhere. Like most newbies I am having a hell of a time trying to master downshifting. it is not smooth at all and I think my timing might just be off but I'm afraid to try it at higher speeds for fear of flying off my bike. I have taken the basic rider course but shifting wasn't covered much and we really never made it into higher gears. I have also heard to try almost every technique there is but I want to know if anyone has any specific advice on what worked for them and how you practiced it? thank you!