when i did mine i kept the old cable in as much as i could until i had the new one in, that way i had it ran the same way.haven't had any issues since and i also filed the edges of the clutch lever down where the cable attaches just in case there were any burs. no clue why it frayed but yes now...
as you can see by my user name i've been in the cobalt world as well although it is just my work vehicle now...
but i have a '12 FZ8 that i bought new in Feb '13. currently have about 5500 miles on it and i'm about to swap out stock tires to pilot power 3's once i break it out of the basement...
long story but to sum it up i originally ordered the black/gold seats which ended up being discontinued right after my order, and with no luck tracking down one that was un-called for i was offered the black/grey seats at a small discount for the confusion on their end. i still wanted the seats...
i just got my black/grey shad after waiting a few months and i love it so far, i'd say to try and find the coupon code for 10% off and see if it still works
i have an email from last wednesday saying he'll have the seats (black/grey) within a week, 10 days at the most, and he'll ship them out immediately. well i haven't heard anything yet again so we'll see...
well i was informed yesterday that shad did officially discontinue the black/gold and as much as the guy at ShadUSA tried making them find me one since i've had it ordered for 2 months now he had no luck, so i'm getting a black/grey and for the delay and inconvenience he's giving me a small...
let the bike sit in the sun for a while and try to use fishing line in a sawing motion under the decals/tank pad to pull them off, then goo gone is probably your best bet
yes you take off the original silver ones, i believe i ordered mine from srsigndesign.com but can't find them on the website. exactly what i wanted and cheap, maybe try to email them
i just called again the other day to see what's up and was told 2 weeks yet for back order on the black/gold... really wanting these damn seats already but i need my new clutch cable first haha
i ordered from shad usa on 5/4 and just talked to them again today and was told my order is next for black/gold and it's AT LEAST another 2 weeks till they have them to ship to me... but yet i was charged the second i ordered... it also said IN STOCK online when i ordered too