Kinnell Dave, is this a mid life crisis but you aint 50 yet, you want more power? then go for it dude, an Akropovic full system and PC should add a few HP.
Least you're going the right way about it, our vet was 50 last year, never ridden a bike before, took direct access, got an earring, grew a goatee and then... you've guessed it decided to live the "dream" and bought a top of the range Hardley Ableson FFS "cuz they're the best bike".
Then took an advanced riding course this year, for a Hardley
must have been how to teach them to take one hand off the fookin handlebars without fear of them losing control or how to look mean at 40 mph
95% of all Harley Davidsons ever made are still on the road... the other 5% made it home.