I had the original cable snap on me ..but it was a bit short, cause I changed out my handle bars to mini ape hangers. I then bought a cable (53 inches) to replace it. A few months later it broke, and I thought it had to do with the clutch handle as there was a groove in it and possible cutting the cable.Well sat,I went out and the cable I just replaced snapped on me again...wel almost..it was literaly hanging on at the barrel nipple by one thread..I happen to be a bit careful and check it ever so often.. and seeing that..I got kinda frustrated.It seems that these cable I have been buying are just inferior products.Sooo.. I claled around and found out the best cables to get are from a place called Barnett. well in a fix, I got another cable from the same guy I bought the last two from off ebay.. should be here in a couple days.. but I am going to order a stainless steel cable from barnett.I will be calling them this week to have them make me a custom cable. If you changed your bars, finding the corect length cable is not too hard.. but just time consuming(at least for me thus far).If your still riding with the drag bars the bike came with..I suggest buying a cable now before it is too late..at least have it around..this cheap material usued on these cables only lasts so long.. and better to replace it now than be stranded on the road side.