All good advice, and much of it I have already applied, even on my first day. I feel like my proactive driving habits in my cage are finally paying off, as I have dodged several potential accident scene’s already. I couldn’t be happier with the power of this bike, I feel like I can get out of trouble QUICK. And as for freeways, it’s not the speed that scares me, it’s the increased chances of injury in a fall that freak me out. Actually, I’ve already gotten her up to 60 (without realizing it) and it felt very comfortable. Of course, when I realized I was doing 15 over the limit, I brought her back down. I’m going to have to get used to that…And as for emergency braking, I feel very comfortable using my brakes on this bike. The dual front discs decelerate me at about the same rate I can accelerate, it’s just amazing! I have been practicing my e-stops at stop lights (don’t worry SafetyFirst, I’m never in the center of the lane) and feel that I have began to understand the safe limitations of my braking power. I’ve been doing small box turns and figure 8’s as well. The only thing that really erk’s me at this point are damned stop lights not seeing me.
It’s a thrill ride, and I’m loving it. Thanks for all the advice guys, I’ll be sure to keep practicing and keep her shoes on the ground.