I bought an updated cable a while back when Yamaha came out with it. The original (like yours) has been on the bike for 50k miles. If it ever breaks, I’ll install the updated cable.
X2 on the roadcrafter. I’m extremely pleased with mine. It took me a while to get up the nerve to drop that kind of coin but I’m glad I did. Good protection. Don’t have to take up space in my bags with rain gear when I go cross country and I never have to stop to unpack and put it on. Just zip up and ride.
2015 bought new in April 2016.
50k miles. Several trips cross country. I wouldn’t hesitate to leave out tomorrow for another one. A few bun burners.
Yamalube exclusively because I’m going for the 100k engine warranty thing.
Lots of cosmetic and convenience farkles.
I have electric drawers so I ride year round.
All recommend maintenance performed as close to what the book calls for as possible. Nothing out of spec.
Both of the notorious side panels cracked at 2k and my dealer replaced them.
I still have the original “crappy” clutch cable that breaks if you look at it wrong.....I never look at it wrong.
I don’t ride as much as I wish I could. If I could, the mileage would be at least triple what it is.
Here's a few from last August. Stills taken from gopro videos.
Utah
Milliom $ highway
Another FJ-09 on the million$ headed north on August 15th. Who is it?