Wow...thanks for the advice! I do try to get as much seat time as possible. I thought I knew these roads pretty good. I guess my big mistake is that I tried to take the curve at speeds I know I can manage in a car safely. So the speed felt right, but I took for granted my limited skills on the bike. And the bikes inability to manage as tight a turn as my car.
I'm not trying to be a hotshot or anything. I was just enjoying the ride and got in over my head...very quickly. I'm sooo thankful there wasn't another car coming around the bend. I'm also glad I mnaged to keep my cool.

I'll check out those books and look into track days....though I'd be the slowest guy out there on my oldschool bike. Still would be a fun way to learn more. I find autocross racing my car over the years has really helped me develope better skills in adverse situations on the street. Seriously thanks for the tips.

Any other suggestions I'm all ears.