Author Topic: Date of motorcycle? (Read 4823 times)

Borley Manor · « **Reply #9 on:** Sunday 11 July 10 16:49 BST (UK) »

Ooops, the Model H

Borley Manor · « **Reply #10 on:** Sunday 11 July 10 16:50 BST (UK) »

The model K both H and K are 500 cc...

johncrowner · « **Reply #11 on:** Sunday 11 July 10 19:23 BST (UK) »

Hi, Borley Wood. Thanks for delving into this for me. I note that even the earliest model doesn't have pedals, though! I'm waiting for a reply from the vintage motorcycle site so, if they contact me with the model no. and date, I will let you know. Thanks again. John

youngtug · « **Reply #12 on:** Sunday 11 July 10 19:48 BST (UK) »

I dont think it is pedals, just the angle and resolution of the photo. The anomalie as far as I can see is the lack of a front wheel brake.

Borley Manor · « **Reply #13 on:** Sunday 11 July 10 20:56 BST (UK) »

1911 3.5. hp BSA, note pedals, and no front brake per se

youngtug · « **Reply #14 on:** Sunday 11 July 10 21:31 BST (UK) »

I stand corrected

t mo · « **Reply #15 on:** Sunday 11 July 10 21:52 BST (UK) »

hi john
bsa did make push bikes with engines and supllied parts for other makers starting in 1905 but not till 1909 did they seriously develop their own product in 1910 they launched their three and a half horsepower belt driven single . as you,ve said please post anything you find out regarding the bike as it,s got me hooked now t mo

johncrowner · « **Reply #16 on:** Monday 12 July 10 07:37 BST (UK) »

Tthanks everyone for your help on this- I think you have now cracked it! 1911 bike it is then-just a note of interest-the chap holding it was a local vet, born in 1846 and died 1911 aged therefore 65 when picture taken. He and his wife had 16 children. so THATS what keeps you young!! I had estimated his age at 40-45! Thanks again John

Borley Manor · « **Reply #17 on:** Monday 12 July 10 10:53 BST (UK) »

http://www.nationalmotorcyclemuseum.co.uk/museum/exhibits/New-Comet/1911-3-%C2%BD-hp-New-Comet-Model-A1-/54/

I found this little gem whilst on the search. If you look at the details under the website picture, it tells of the early design, and the makers of different motorcycles, in and around the Birmingham area in 1911. Everyone was on the bandwagon as it were. Different engines, different frames, and so on. Somebody, obviously, had to lead the pack, and BSA won I suppose...

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