Throttle Cable, OEM vs. (1/2 price) MotionPro?

[850 Combat]

On a throttle cable I don't think that it matters much. I have purchased a number of Motion Pro choke cables, too. Clutch cable, I would go with OEM. I like to lube my cables by hanging them up vertically. Y use a rubber sheath for a car side marker lamp. I slip it over the sheath with the cable hanging by the inner cable. Put a zip tie on it to tighten it up, and pour a little motor oil in it. When oil comes out the bottom, it is lubed. You can also do it on the bike this way usually. tie them up by the handlebar and do it there.

On your clutch cable, mind how its routed by the back of the motor. It can get toasty hot where there are tight bends in it, a bad combination. Try to smooth out the bends, and keep it away from the head and cylinder block.