Riding a tuned or deristricted EMTB is not a trivial offence and can have serious legal consequences. Also, many manufacturers can detect the use of a tuning device or deristricting method and may decline a repair under warranty if it was modified from the intended original specification. Deristricting EMTB's can also add increased loads for motors and batteries. Riding above the local law limit may reclassify the bike as a low-powered bike, requiring insurance, registration and a number plate.
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So, a question--- if someone were to import a European spec bike with a bosch motor to the US, would a the US dealer be able to reprogram the bosch motor to US specs? Thanks!In theory yes, in practice no.
To get the US firmware installed you need to log onto the US Dealer Portal. UK Dealer log on details aren’t valid on the US Portal.
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