Phone 360 985-0445, E-mail Keith@Johnsoncams.com

Johnson Cams

E-mail Keith@Johnsoncams.com

• Frequently Asked Questions...

1. Who is Johnson?
2. Who uses Johnson Cams???
3. Are your cams new or re-grinds?
4. Cam Chart Definitions
5. Terms and Conditions
6. Shipping Instructions

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Keith Johnson

• Owner Keith Johnson has been involved in motorsports for some 45 years, and spent 8 of those years in professional AMA racing. Five of those years were spent in the midwest, riding BSAs, Harleys, and Nortons on the half-mile tracks. Keith is a journeyman welder and a master machinist. He holds a patent for the high-temperature vacuum probe- a specialty item used in the aerospace industry. His other company, J and M Rifleworks, is currently engaged in the manufacture of various items used in the aerospace industry.   

•  Unable to find anyone to make camshafts to his specifications, Keith purchased a cam grinding machine and set out to learn cam design and manufacture. Johnson Cams opened for business in 1994.

  

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Who uses Johnson Cams?

• Apple Boys Racing - Jeff and Chris Apple

• Steve Berg Enterprises- Steve Berg

Steve Berg Enterprises Triumph 750 mounted Paul Herman wins 2003 Las Vegas 1/2 mile- in style! Equipped with cams and cylinder head by Johnson Cams, this bike is a rocket ship!!!

• Other 2003 results for this Steve Berg built and maintained machine include the  following:

•    Tulare May 10- 2nd place, Modern 750/ May 11- 1st place, Modern 750
•    Paso Robles August 31- 1st place, Modern 750
•    Sacramento September 14- 2nd place, Modern 750
•    Las Vegas September 21- 1st place, Modern 750 and Digger Pro 600
•    Del Mar October 5- 1st place, Invitational Vintage Mile.
  • For information on frames, engines, and other products available from Steve Berg Enterprises, you can contact Steve by  e-mail at the following address- SB676869@MSN.COM  Phone 760 365-3888

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• Blowin & Goin' Racing- Chaz Chastain

        Chaz built the first Non-Harley to win in the bagger class-

        A Yahama Road Star sponsored by Baron Custom accessories

        In doing so he set a record E.T. and a record Top Speed!

        This bike is equipped with Johnson Cams, of course!

Blown Harley Photo

• British-American Cycles- Brian

  Click on Southernclassiccustoms.com To view the web site.

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• BSARACING.COM Jeff Covert

        Jeff sent the following e-mail-

"I just thought I'd drop you a line and let you know that I am  extremely happy with the performance of the Sifton 390 Cam I purchased from you.  My A65 Flattracker is currently at 62 rear wheel HP and I am extremely happy with this. Any engines that I re-build for my customers that require a cam change will receive one of these. Thanks" 

           Contact Jeff at www.BSARACING.Com.

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• CAPTAIN  DIRTS' RACING MOTORCYCLES-

       FABRICATING-MACHINING-ALUMINUM WELDING

       RESTORATION OF DIRT TRACK MOTORCYCLES.                              

       JIM POFFENROTH   509 328-6092

• Comet Racing- John Kent

  

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• Jim Coppedge - Jim and Lynn

  

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• Darcy Racing Specialties- Phil Darcy

• Cams for the CRF 450 Honda are available through Phil Darcy at Darcy Racing Specialties: Ph.# 817 834-7223

        2524 Weaver St., Fort Worth, TX 76117

         WWW.Darcyracing.com

• European Performance- Marc Hoover

• 2001 Season Champion!

• Glass From The Past - Brett Edwards

  Glass From The Past makes fiberglass reproductions of British, European, and American motorcycle tanks, seats, and fenders, as well as custom or one-off parts. Owner Brett Edwards rode the Johnson Cams 500 Triumph road racer to a championship in the OMMRA 500 Supertwins Class!

Click on picture to visit GFTP website!

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• Hart Racing - Marlon Hart

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• Inglewood Machine and Cycle- Charlie Southgate

  

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• Neil Keen Performance- Neil Keen

                     

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• Jim Monegan-2003 AHRMA CHAMPION 

Johnson Cams backed Jim Monegan earned the#1 plate in three AHRMA dirt track classes during the 2003 season!!!

• 70's Singles

• Sportsman 600

• Seniors

Congratulations, CHAMP!

• Ron Monroe-Monroe's school of broadsliding

• Mulder Enterprises- Eddie Mulder

  

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• Joe Murray-Dry lakes competitor

  Here are some photos of Joe's record setting speedster...

  

  This car does double duty- running at The Bonneville Salt Flats with a "Slightly"  ( Joe's words) modified 1932 Model B Ford engine in October 2003 it set a record speed of 164+ miles per hour... 171.7 was the car's top speed that day. Run with a flathead motor it set the record speed of 138.019 on 6-8-03.

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• Rob North Fabrications - Rob North

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• Old Britts - Fred Eaton

  Old Britts is a mail order shop in the Seattle Area providing parts, assistance, manuals, and paraphernalia to Norton Owners. The website is www.Oldbritts.com

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• Pat Ormond-Honda XL-350 specialist

  Cams for the XL-350 Honda are available through Pat Ormond: Ph.# 563 246-2506

         103 Irwin, Calamus, IA 52729

  Pat offers various high-performance parts and go-fast modifications for the Honda XL-350.

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• Randy Skiver-AHRMA#835

  

  Woodland Winter Series 02/03 Season-undefeated in  the +50 Expert, Vintage 4-stroke Expert, and Pre-70's Expert classes on his BSA 441 Victor with Johnson Cams for three championships!!!

  Randy also won this year at:

  Billings MC, Billings, MT 1st place  +50 Expert and Classic 500 Expert

   Beanway Farm, Santa Margarita, Ca. on April 13 in the +50 Expert.

  Peoria MC, Peoria, IL. August 30, +50 Expert and Classic 500 Expert.

  Willows Creek MX, Madras, OR 1st place +50 and Classic 500

  Congratulations to another champion using Johnson Cams!!!

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• Team Obsolete - Jerry Liggett

  

  Photo by Phil Tanner

  Hotshotphotos.net

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• Mike Velasco Racing- Mike Velasco

 

Lift	The amount of lift at tappet in pushrod engines, lift at valve in OHC engines, measured in inches.
LCA	The Lobe Center Angle, measured in degrees.
Lash	Measured in inches.
Tappet	The type of tappet. Flat - Flat tappet R - 1 1/8" radius tappet S - 3/4" radius tappet
Duration	The length of time the valve is open, measured in degrees.
Open	When the valve opens, measured in degrees. Intake valve is measured Before Top Dead Center. Exhaust valve is measured Before Bottom Dead Center.
Close	When the valve closes, measured in degrees. Intake valve is measured After Bottom Dead Center. Exhaust valve is measured After Top Dead Center.
At	The measurements are lift at tappet, measured in inches. Please note that two measurements are provided for timing specifications- some cam grinders use .020 in., some use .040 in.. Both specifications are provided for your convenience.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• All orders will be pre-paid or shipped COD unless otherwise arranged. 

• International orders will be pre-paid via wire transfer,international money order, or credit card.

• Johnson Cams uses UPS unless otherwise arranged.

• We gladly accept your Visa or Mastercard.

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• Our preferred carrier is UPS. Use whatever method you prefer.

• Many of your parts are irreplaceable- package them accordingly.

  • Bag, box, or wrap your parts before placing into the shipping box- it costs us time to remove plastic peanuts, shredded paper, or whatever else that gets stuck into ports, between fins, and in other nooks and crannies.

  • Any documents such as parts lists or instructions should be placed in an envelope or some such, and placed into the shipping container last so that it will be found first. Alternately you should tape an envelope on the outside of  the box.

  • Please include a phone number so that we can get in touch if we have any questions for you.

• Dirty parts are unpleasant to handle, and our parts cleaner is highly paid. You will save yourself time and money by cleaning your parts before shipping.

• We will insure your parts for the amount of our charges for return to you. If you want additional insurance please specify the amount.

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