Glad you servived. Every year I refresh my mind by reading "Proficient Motorcycling" by David L Hough. I just got back from riding in the mountains of Nc. Just before I left I read a chapter on curves. I started feathering the front brake and notices I had better control and if something came up, my hand was already on the brake. Little things like that can make you a better rider. Seconds add up to many feet.