Stenno

Some good points above. It's much better to slow down and work on your riding skills, then the speed will naturally come back. And make sure you have a decent mechanic as mentioned.

The other thing I might suggest, without knowing your situation, is are you hanging around with the right crowd. i.e. it's very easy to start following other riders into corners at their speeds. I got caught out a few times doing this and quickly learnt to ride my own ride.

As for potholes, sh!t happens sadly. Don't let it get you down. I know another rider on here who bent a wheel in a pothole he'd been riding around for weeks!

I'm guessing you're under 21 as you're bike is restricted according to your profile? You seem sensible enough based on the fact you realise you're not indestructible. At the same time we only get good with experience which only comes with time. So just take it easy and work you're way up. A bikesafe course or extra lessons might help. Or with the track day you mentioned, do one with some added training. I went with Rapid Training and grabbed an instructor for a session, worked wonders. To low side on your a track day, you must have been really giving it some, trying to get your knee down maybe? Take your time and it will come naturally (I'm told). Another guy I know on here has done 6-7 track days and still not managed it.

Anyway, lots of speculation there but keep your chin up, get the bike serviced and then take it easy. Practice makes perfect.