From what you say my understanding is the PVC coating of the couch cable is melted. This is not a problem for the cable itself although on a long run will let water in and will eventually corrode the cable itself causing difficult operation and at the end failure. But this is rather long prices. Just be vigilant for "hardening" in operation. If moving becomes difficult -replace

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Mods so far:
Hyperpro front springs; Hyperpro rear shock spring; modified air box; LED tail light; LED indicators + new relay; YZ pegs; Lucas aluminum bar; brisk spark plug; snorkel removed; DNA stage 1; second hand DynoJet O2 mod; crash bars; front and rear steel braided brake lines; soft EBC brake pads; mitas 07 tyres, 2in1 Metal Mule exhaust, Blocked AIS, tall OEM screen, OTR bash plate