Here is the link to the Polaris site showing all of the exploded views and parts lists.
http://parts.polarisind.com/Assemblies.asp (If you get an error, look down the left side of the assembly list, and select the SECOND steering assembly choice.)
I never thought of using a GENERIC cable...I know a local lawn mower/tractor supply store that sells cables for under $20. That sure beats the $150 Polaris wants!
The bad news is the store is here in Overland Park, Kansas, and I left the Polaris at the lake house (Ozarks). I'm not sure of the length - or what the ends look like.