I think the F6B likes to be run hard but not abused. I think as long as you shift correctly and do regular maintenance running it hard will not hurt it. This bike loves to go fast and hard and it idles at about 80mph with no effort at all. I have a 1999 Honda Accord with a manual transmission and a 2001 Acura TL Type S and both are at just under 200,000 miles. I feel that if you don't push them they won't be at their best.

Just my opinion!!! I may be wrong but my stuff lasts a long time and I have a great time pushing them hard.

Steve