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Originally Posted by SV PILOT
Cheers. Well, I do ride within my own capabilities(national speed limits) but that is as fast as I can go and it doesn't seem like I could go any quicker. I know it doesn't matter going any faster than national speed limits on the road but if I could go faster I would be more confident as I wouldn't feel as I was on my limit all the time. I don't want to risk trying to be a Valentino wannabe to then kill/seriously injure myself or others.
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If national speed limits feel uncomfortably close to your limits, take it easy and go slower. It may annoy people behind you but sod 'em. There was a statistic last year about the main cause of bike accidents and it's generally people on the edge of their limits bricking it in a corner and either grabbing a handful of brake or running wide into a field. Try riding at 75% of the maximum speed you feel comfortable with. That leaves you 25% of your brains and abilities to call on in emergencies.
Do you mind if I ask how long you've been riding for? It may be that you need to do something like Bikesafe or some other form of advanced tuition if you've just passed a test and aren't feeling ready for the bike.