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so this past Sunday I wasn't able to get any of my friends to go ride with the state fair going on and all so i geared up and headed out. I took my usual ride through some twisties then along the river to a nice look out where I take a breather to stretch my legs. I actually took a very moderate pace havng no one around to really enjoy the day. On the way back I got caught behind an old lady doing 10 under, there were a few harleys ahead of her so when it was safe I went around and passed them all. I had tucked down not because of my speed but it was a bit chilly and I'd beenon the rode for nearly 4 hours. After I passed them I unfortunatly never slowed down, I looked to my left and saw a maroon, RUSTY, crown vic, saw the cop stuffon the car and looked at my speedo, 96!!!!, awww crap!!! I imediatly pulled over as I saw him starting to pursue, had my bike off, helmet off and license and registration inhabd before he even pulled up. He was very nice, but said at that speed there would be a citation, he gave me 94 in a 55, 39 over the limit, it's a$358 fine and 15 day mandatory suspension of license. I was completely at fault and take total responsibility for my actions, I haven't had a ticket in 7 years so it won't really affect it but I need my license for work. Should I take the day off and go to court or am I just screwed and should accept what's coming? It's funny, the cop was very friendly and treated me with respect, as did I him, but it was my buddy who tore me a new one for not running of all things (can anyone guess what he rides LOL). I know it's a bad one and I know I could have gotten away but what if I hurt somebody or myself or got caught, a felony is not worth the risk to me. Just needed to share my story and let everyone know it's not that bad to pull over, if we're going to ride we're going to speed, I was stupid and speeding in a spot I really didn't even mean to but we all know 90 don't feel like 90. Anyways good luck and be safe, and if anyone has some insight as to what I should do about the license thing I'd really apprecate it. Thank you