...is there a good way to find riding friends, and do you recomend groups or do you mostly prefer riding solo?
Mostly ride solo, if not it's with one/two people I know.
If I do ride a group ride, I stay well to the back. Not like I want to
rather it allows me to watch those in front of me. Some 'don't ride' the way I like to (weave, lean all screwey in corners, can't hold speed, etc.). Once I know...
Nothing wrong in riding drag BTW, it's a skill of it's own, and can be quite relaxing.
I'll ride with anybody though, but I may not scuff sidewalls when I do.
In time, you'll find someone that has to pee the same time you do, needs gas the same time, wants to stop for the same photo-op ...
Rick