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Practice. Stay loose in the seat, don't lock your arms, stay off the front brake (take the lever off until you get used to the feel of dirt/gravel), stay on the gas. Feather the clutch if you need to downshift or slow down.
I used to run the dirt/gravel road the 8 miles from Washington State University to the University of Idaho on a nearly stone stock 1973 CB350F, yep, a four banger. Thought nothing of hitting the corners at 40-60 mph, street tires, drum rear brake, chain drive.
Savage is fine on those roads as well. You just need to let the bike "shake" a bit without letting it get to you. I would recommend a better set of tires though, the stock IRC set is bad on pavement, it is as squirmy as a greased snake on sand/gravel/dirt. Not enough voids in the tread.
As for the belt, rock it until it snaps and switch to a chain and sprockets. Replacement belts are stupid high priced.
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