So after measuring the rods, they don't seem to be the same. I emailed Joker Machines asking if they could possibly manufacture one slightly shorter to the specs of a CB500. After all whats the bother, its the same rod just an inch shorter, and now they would open up a new product for CB500 guys. Well I received a not so charismatic and very short and blunt reply from them. My email to them was as follows:
Hello, I just noticed while browsing through your site that you guys offer a great looking Rear Brake Rod Assembly for the CB750. I figured that maybe I could use it for my 1972 CB500 Four K0 model, but after measuring the stock length of the old rod I noticed that it was an inch shorter than the CB750 one that you offer. I was wondering if you guys could manufacture the same assembly product for the CB500? Please let me know. I'd love to have one for my project.
Their Reply:
We can't. We can only make what's already offered.
Bryan Warren
Joker Machine
Okay...Fair enough..but showing a little effort in satisfying more than CB750 people would give them a better and friendlier reputation. I just read that as, 'No, go away, we don't care, stop bothering us". Granted I know its quite a process to render drawings and produce an actual product so i don't expect them to go out of their way just for one CB500 rod. Im sure their products are great, but customer service seems to be piss poor. Well, there you have it guys. For those of you with a CB500 Four who would like to add a nice billet brake rod to your set up, Joker Machines just doesn't want anything to do with you, so it looks like you're stuck with your old flimsy rust wire death trap. Enjoy!
