Technology for bikes & tyres have changed as have riding styles to take advantage of those changes. What works nowadays would not have worked on the old tech stuff. Even classic bikes racing today are racing on modern 'rubber' with all it's advantages.
If you can't afford track days & training, go for the books & dvd's etc. Talk to people on here who's riding style you admire/envy and learn with them.
However - and this is not aimed at you personally but at all wannabees of any level & persuasion - just remember you will be riding on the public roads not on a track with first aid & marshalls. Stay safe and try not to alienate too many 'normal' people and set them against bikers! 8-)
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