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The gear change works using two tensioned cables, if one has a bit of slack it will be hard to change it that direction, this is quite common if they've just been replaced, they stretch or the outer/nipple moves slightly. I'm not overly familiar with PX's but if you get on yer arse with two 8mm spanners you can remove the slack using the adjuster screws (it should be obvious the pair of cables entering a fist sized box on the very lowest part of the engine). I'm sure there's a few online guides if it's confusing.
Or it could just be technique, changing down gear when stationary is hard, the gearbox likes to be spinning to line up. Click into neutral as you roll to a stop, you'll pick it up. Congrats on jumping in at the deep end, if you thought bicycles were a money pit...!