650TS Steering Cable SBT/WSM or used OEM?

[bird]

I'm looking at replacing my steering cable on my crusty trusty TS. Wondering if anyone has had issues with the SBT/WSM Steering cables?

It's not about the price. It's about the time it takes to replace the part and reliability.

Thank you

 

[WFO Speedracer]

If you have access to OEM that's the way I would go, I have used WSM before and I did have to replace one of those twice.

 

[Roseand]

Do they not make the oem part anymore?
If you have an old one to send in for reference, push/pull can make you an oem quality one.

 

[Kohldanielzimmer]

 

[bird]

I went with a JSP Steering Cable.

Attempting to remove the old cable, the Kawasaki TS pump area doesn't have enough room to fit a 27mm Spanner with the pump installed. Thanks Kawasaki, typical Japanese engineering! Only need 2mm more to fit a spanner in there. The Hull is in the way. Maybe drill the hole 2mm lower next time?

Ordered this 27mm Super Deep socket off the Zon for $15. I do NOT want to pull the pump since 650 tunnels need the pump/shoe siliconed in. On my SXR the pump area has enough room to get a crescent wrench in there!

Super Duper Deep 27mm socket