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You can make your tightest turn by feathering the clutch. Let it out a little, get going a little, pull the clutch back in a little, and turn tighter. Most riders have to use this method for their tightest of U-turns. Practice in a parking lot.
Your bike downshifts easier when the output shaft is spinning, in other words, while you're still moving. It can be harder to shift if you wait until you're stopped. I like the sound of an engine on overrun(coasting down), but serious braking should be done with the brakes, both together.