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The brakes on the CFMOTO are pretty much the same as low-end Japanese bike brakes (as is the suspension and electrics) I don't really understand how they couldn't have been sorted almost for free....

I'm not sure exactly about overriding the ECU with a base setting, but I recall there was something about it on a muffler upgrade thread, I'll have another look, but look under maintenance and then...

So, in reference to above, I put Pirelli Scorpions on, no problem. BUT I'm having some other issues. Namely:

-The brakes are sticking at times. The CFMOTO dealer wants me to spend 1700 + 1200 RMB...

Lots of places selling Pirelli Angels last time I looked, seem like a hard wearing but pretty grippy sports touring tire.
Those engines do run hot, but it's not that bad, especially with winter on...