Throttle cable looked fine, but when the bars were pinned all the way left, I felt binding. After messing with it in that state for a bit it started to bind in all positions. I opened the airbox baseplate and I can see significant fraying of the throttle cable.

I will replace the throttle and idle cable, but there are limited options to source this part. St Paul's HD has the pair for >$200.

Are there any proven substitutes?

Thanks

edit: 2004 xb9sl