I guess the best way to describe the downshifting issue is this. When I am down shifting it feels like I don't even have the clutch pulled in. I will check the cable adjustment, and the perch adjustment tonight when I get home. Thanks for the advice. I might just be over cautious. I am the second owner of the bike, and the original owner barly rubbed the paint off the frame with his boots. I have not been on the bike much yet either, so I thought it would be early for a clutch to go out. I never race, and almost never slip the clutch, and I use pro honda gear oil. Last night when I was riding around my field I could stop in 1st gear and my bike would idle, and not want to creep forward. If I need to change the clutch is that a pretty easy job? I am somewhat handy.