Only had my Gen1 for 3 weeks and am going over all the cables , have already found broken strands on the EXup cables where they have been bent during unhooking without getting enough slack first or removing the pulley . The Throttle and Clutch Cables don't look up to much either so think i will get genuine ( discounted ) and just do a kit job on the EXup as it's not that vital miles from home . Quite enjoy the fettling though and good you both ok .