Sounds like you are heading in the right direction.
be aware of the road and conditions is important, up this way there is a lot of metal washed out into the road from driveways etc.
Use the throttle-don't button off. Try it on corners you know.
Dont worry about age, I ride with people your age and older and they make me look like a pedestrian LOL.
Most riders on Sunday are Hoons so maybe your in the right group?
It takes a while to get used to a new bike, the more often you ride the quicker you will improve, then one day things you were having problems with earlier will just disappear.
Check tyre pressures at regular intervals and get to know your bike.
different people progress at different rates so don't worry about that.
have a look at the Waikato and Laxed out ride forum here on KB for inspiration.
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