Yesterday I took a nice ride through the city (NYC) with my buddy in near spring like temps (see pics below). During which, he mentioned twice that I ride the bike much harder than what it's designed for. Yes, this is not a bike built for speed. However, I do enjoy riding out the gears now and then, especially with the new exhaust. There are times when on the BQE (major expressway) I will hold the bike pinned for long runs at a time in 5th, but only to avoid being mowed down. My question is, can I drive this bike the way I see fit, or am I just going to kill the thing prematurely.