Yes I am still running stock, unmodified CCTs, and after a quick run to the garage the bike has 99,403 miles as it sit right now.
Yes they have been changed out and one of the reasons I still have autos is that when it came time for the service, there always seemed to be a back order on manual units.
Now I don't have an issue with the manual units and will run some one day but only because I am tired of swapping out the stock units, though most folks never rack up enough miles needed for the service interval.
Even with all that, I do recommend replacing them on a new to you VTR, which type you choose is whatever lets you sleep the best

