Hehehe welcome to the MADNESS Fox!
Yeah, so it wasn't safe...I clung to Matt up to ~120mph, and I too understand that feeling of exhilaration! I usually blab about safety this, safety that, but I'd much prefer to ride next to someone who wears a helmet, gear, and does the occasional silly move rather than some t shirt wearing squid who is careless 24/7. Just use your head and respect the power. Take it from another beginner!
