Johnson!

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

No, not you Mark. Rolling Eyes

As some of you might know, I've got an exhaust with a comedy name - it's a Johnson. I bought it off a bloke who bought it off a bloke... it's origins are unclear.

I'd never seen one on another bike or heard the brand mentioned until today when Maurice popped up with a pic of one on a VFR...

https://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b275/Alfminator/nc30-3.jpg

So there are at least two in existence. Me and Jay have just been pumelling Google for 20 minutes and can find no mention whatsoever, so I throw the challenge open to you good people.

Whoever can find any information about my Johnson - can you still buy them, did they change their name, whatever - wins a green jelly baby. No real point behind this, just curiosity.

veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

Found this in a google cache

https://66.249.93.104/search?q=cache:xqsUEP8mYpsJ:www.carbontek.com/ctk/asp/product.asp%3FnumRecordPosition%3D6%26P_ID%3D255%26strPageHistory%3Dcat%26strKeywords%3D%26SearchFor%3D%26PT_ID%3D62+%22Johnson+Exhaust%22&hl=en&client=firefox-a

Another Johnson

https://www.bikepics.com/pictures/044097/

Sorry,

Can't find anything else useful

cLaTTeReD · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 07 Sep 2005 Karma :

come on guys show us ya johnsons !!

veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

It's so hard to find a nice clean Johnson nowadays

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

I want one! Cool

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veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

You already have a Johnson

Just look downwards

zx636 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 28 Jul 2004 Karma :

Dont hold me to this but I remember a while ago someone mentioning Johnson Exhausts. They were apparantly custome made jobbies by a guy called Johnson (obviously)who was later a co founder of Hindle.

veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

https://www.hindle.com/road/index.html

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Mr 636 is winning the jellybaby so far... sounds conceivable cos if they were seriously mass produced you'd think there would be some mention on the internet.

The less we find out, the more intrigued I become. Bloke who did my MOT reckoned it was American, wonder if any of our transatlantic cousins can shed any more light?

veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

i want a jelly baby

zx636 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 28 Jul 2004 Karma :

Seeing as i'm a nice guy you can have mine.

map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

Just for your information:
Press Release: New American Motorcycle Unveiled
At a press conference late Monday, the CEO of Johnson Marine, makers of Johnson outboard marine engines and other recreational equipment, unveiled anew line of heavyweight cruiser style motorcycles designed to compete head to head with industry leader Harley-Davidson.

Peter Long, Johnson brands marketing manager said, "We have studied the market and determined that Harley, while highly successful, has narrowly missed the mark when targeting motorcycle buyers". Long added, "We, at Johnson, are convinced our product hits the target dead center and promises to draw sales away from Harley-Davidson in a way no other motorcycle has been able to accomplish".

The new line of bikes, marketed under the name 'Big Johnson Motorcycles',will, according to Long, deliver what Harley has only promised. "Our research show that this, a Big Johnson, is what Harley buyers are really after".

At the unveiling of the new line Monday, several current Harley owners agreed. "When I bought my Harley, what I really needed was a Big Johnson",said one Harley owner." But I see now that riding a Harley is no replacement for having a Big Johnson."

Manager Long also said that his company would follow the lead of Harley-Davidson and cash in on a huge market for non motorcycle related products. "We realize that not every guy can have a Big Johnson", said Long,"But image is very important to people. If they don't have a Big Johnson,they at least want to project the image of having one."

Asked if he anticipated Big Johnsons showing up in the hands of Harley owners, Long said it was unlikely. "I just don't see the need to have a Harley if you have a Big Johnson", he said. "And I can't imagine someone who spends all their resources to acquire a Harley having a Big Johnson. I think it boils down to this - You either have a Harley, or you have a Big Johnson,but you are not likely to have both. "Given the choice", said Long. " I think most guys will opt for the Big Johnson". Another force driving sales for the company will come from women. A survey of the wives and girlfriends of nearly 1,000 potential motorcycle buyers indicates less than 5% would approve of their partner spending $15,000 on a Harley Davidson. But, when asked if they would be willing to pay the same amount of money to get their partner a Big Johnson, nearly 4 out 5 thought that would be money well spent.

One female present at the product unveiling was quoted as saying, "There is no way I will let Lonnie drop 15 grand on another one of those Harleys, but15 grand to get him a Big Johnson? Well, that something we could both enjoy and it's something he really needs."

Carla Roundheel, manager of the dealership network now being established,said her motto is simple. "I service what we sell."

Big Johnson motorcycles will be traded on the stock exchange under the abbreviation P-ENVY."
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Yes yes, very funny. Rolling Eyes

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Shaun · Likes 'em bent Joined: 17 May 2003 Karma :

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Shaun,
Let me just pint something out...

My surname is Johnson...

Wink

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Rookie · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Feb 2005 Karma :

Cram it Shaun! Wink

How old is it? I assume they aren't still in production.

Shaun · Likes 'em bent Joined: 17 May 2003 Karma :

Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

I feel like im 12 again! can't say i've laughed at someone's johnsson quite so much!

Jack
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SW Motech Shop UK · Scooby Slapper Joined: 22 Nov 2004 Karma :

If anyone cares, i know a little about the Johnson exhaust.

They were made by Bob Johnson on a farm in Weybridge, Surrey. I don't think he does it anymore but 10 years ago he was the best around and made some of the best cans available. He supplied cans to Peter Graves for his 500cc Grand Prix bike back in 92 (the Rainey & Schwanz years) we used them on our Triumph race bikes.

Now you can get back to talking about your own johnsons.
Rolling Eyes

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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

The green jelly baby has a new home!

Ta. Thumbs Up

zx636 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 28 Jul 2004 Karma :

Cant belive this.

I used to live in Weybridge and I have never seen anyone playing with their Johnson on a farm.

alpha golf · Derestricted Danger Joined: 13 Jul 2005 Karma :

There is a VFR 400 on ebay at the mo with a Johnson exhaust

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HONDA-VFR-400-NC30-OFFICIAL-UK-MODEL-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ4575904661QQcategoryZ9806QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Look at the pics