I'll definitely add the clutch cable on the "to do list", after I get the bike started. Yes, it would have a high change of causing a crash if it failed in the wrong moment. Do you have any experience with non OEM cables? OEM would take a LOT to arrive...IMO, DO NOT get a knock off cable..If it was something "pretty", who cares... The YAMAHA OEM cable WILL fit correctly and last a long time if maintained..
IMO chain and cable lubing is a bit overanalyzed. Have to disagree, I can feel the difference when the chain is clean and freshly lubed, but that's just me. I am admittedly very ANAL about my machines and maintenance.
For cables, unless it's a very humid environment, little to no lube is better, especially if the lube is oil. The clutch cable likes to be lubed, simply due to the stress (which is WAY MORE than a bicycle will ever have-I work on bikes too). The throttle cables, I barely touch them, simply not needed due to little resistance, and my bike is a daily driver BUT not in bad weather (I'm retired and ride for fun). And it IS humid down here..
I have replaced over 100 cables and housings (bicycles) and have seen and tried it all. Oil will cause a lot of stiction and attract dirt. Also, it will gunk up over time if not frequently re-oiled. Best choice is dry lube (mostly anything PTFE based): no stiction (it even reduces friction in most cases), no dirt attraction. I use cable specific oil but often just put a small squirt of 30wt oil at the sharp curve (very noticeably difference)
For chains, as long as they have "modern" orings anything that will stick long enough to prevent the rusting of the exterior is good. Oil again sucks- it's messy, it will attract dirt and cause binding within the links. The spray I posted works great and is made by HONDA specifically for street chains. I've been riding motorcycle since 15, am now 60 and have been thru MANY chain lubes. This, by far is my favorite.. PTFE is too light for this, but any of those white motorcycle chain sprays will do the job with little to none of the oil's side effects.
What actually gunked up my chain is the residues of the oil applied by the PO, combined with dirt. Not to mention all the oily gunk I've had to scrape off everywhere near the drive sprocket and rear area... Ya have to clean them fully occasionally. I just did mine last week with Motuel and the chain looks brand new. Get it dry and re-lube.. I might do a GOOD CLEANING(as such-2 times a year, maybe)
Some really get crazy with the darn oil on the chains, as if cost a fortune to replace the chain and they needed to make sure they did everything possible to ensure they squeezed even the last few miles out of it. In reality, as long as the links aren't binding, it's not making strange sounds, it's not rusted and it's not fully stretched the chain is the least of concerns. Again, I disagree, but I am anal about maintenance and enjoy doing it... I wouldn't hesitate riding cross country right now as EVERYTHING is up to par. I would also have at least one can of chain lube in my luggage..
Today I installed the exhaust, radiator, most of the hoses, battery and coils. I also spun the starter a bit- happily no strange noises. Excellent!
Left to do for now:
-install the last few hoses, recheck all clamps and pour coolant
-buy the sprocket nut and washer (might do this tomorrow), tighten and lube the chain. WD40 only did half the job, might have to reapply it once more
-check the tire pressure, throttle, and engine bolts torque
