Come on a ride. after a couple of gas stops we'll get it figured out. By any chance are you worried about running wide in lefts and taking a line that is too far inside? that can cause a couple problems.
The US military invests significantly more training $$ into each person than any other employer that comes to mind. Of course they aren't going to let you leave until they get ther money's worth out of you. That's one of the reason for contracts. It's a lifestyle that you can't really understand until you're living it.
Unless you have been in the military, you can't understand the lifestyle. Thanks are fine, but i doubt many civilians understand what they are actually thanking for.
Many factors are involved, including the tire's profile. With the crappy dunlop qualifiers that came stock on my bike, I could easily get to the edge without carrying particularly impressive corner speeds. In fact, on more then a few occassions I leaned it beyond the edge to the point where the rear end would step out. On a proper tire, like a Michelin PR2, I can carry more corner speed, have more grip, and still have a bit left on the edge of the tire in case I need it.
Commuting, local, etc. = Helmet, Gloves, Armored Jacket (at a minimum). Spirited twisty riding = Helmet, Gloves, Armored Jacket, Armored Pants, Race Boots 100% of the time, no exceptions. Except that one time I showed up in jeans to squid it up.
I doubt any of the HD machines will be as competent on a twisty road as your SV. There are some decent roads in Amish Country in Holmes County. Watch out for the horse shit tho.
I know that black XB12R well, but it wasn't mine. I have chased it & been chased by it for a few thousand miles. I know a little something about suspension setup on an XB, let me know if you need any help with that.