Your EC is great in stock form, but GG riders seem to be the Harley owners of the off-road world and love to customize.
I've had great luck with a few basic LTR upgrades on my EC 200. The jet kit, powervalve cover, impeller and throttle cable are all must have upgrades. I know some guys on here don't like the LTR jet kit, but I've loved it.
If you're picky, try different pipes - the FMF, Messico and Doma all have different characteristics. Playing with the gearing can perk up the bikes as well. Oh, if you're doing a tire change, ditch the stock rim locks.
Other than that, just tweak your suspension for your riding style and weight and ride the bejezus out of that thing.
In my opinion, the true EC's have taken a bad rap here in the US. They are an excellent world class bike and aren't that much heavier than the DE models everyone seems to desire so much. The only annoyance is the lighting donut on the bars - if you want narrow bars, there's no room for it.
Enjoy.
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