WideGear Conversion Performance System
By Johnson Engineering

Wednesday, January 3rd, 2007 (Boucherville, Quebec) – Motovan is proud to be the exclusive Canadian distributor of Johnson’s Engineering specialized in the v-twin drivetrain performance upgrades.

WideGear solves tire clearance problems by extending only the primary and it’s associated components. This leaves handling generally unaffected, and the engine and transmission remain aligned as they were designed, with the weight centered in the frame.

Extending the primary drive can introduce increased engine sprocket shaft vibration, though it’s usually not noticeable in low revving stock engines. The WideGear crankshaft sprocket nut is designed with a bearing race in the outboard end, and when used with an outer primary capable of accepting the bearing, flex is simply eliminated.

Johnson Engineering designed a 30mm longer main shaft using their TwistGear close ratio performance package. This means the transmission remains an integral components unit ensuring amazing strength and reliability. WideGear’s lightweight, one-piece heat-treated cast aluminum spacer (STs only) easily compensates for the additional stress generated by a wide tire conversion while greatly reducing the potential for failure.

WideGear is a robust answer to a complex problem that uses intelligent engineering design principles to deliver a performance based solution to the challenges of contemporary motorcycle styling in a safe yet effective way avoiding the undesirable side effect of intentionally repositioning the center of gravity which can result in an erratic ride directly affecting the handling.

In practical terms, for the first time it’s possible to stay on the cam throughout the acceleration process, by eliminating the big drops between gears and taking advantage of all the power you’ve got at hand. And because power equals torque times time, it’s like getting free horsepower from the torque you’ve got already.

WideGear is the only performance oriented conversion kit available today. Manufactured in the USA, our gear components are the highest quality available, and are superior to offshore imported kits.

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