... I don't take falls as part of the day, and I am rather afraid of falling. ...
Problem. Hard to find the limit of traction if you're worried about scratching the plastic.
Hint/tip: I did a straight line 'skid the front tire' exercise when I was younger. From 20MPH (30KMH?) and try to lock the front wheel. Don't jab at the brake, which will lock the wheel pretty quick, rather quickly/smoothly apply the front brake. Have assistants on both sides of a 'stop line' to catch you, just in case.
@Rick: thanks for your kindness. But let's agree that if an old fart on a Diversion (not saying names!) can follow another not so young fart on a C14, then the guy on the C14 needs to learn a thing or five
Use all the HP on a C-14! You were most gracious at going slow when on the straights. Mostly
You may not remember, but I made a comment that if we traded bikes, I still couldn't keep up with you.
The C14 is a heavy beast in a corner, compared to a race type bike anyway. Deal with it. Or get a Diversion
Rick