A Brief History of the Marque
Beardmore was once a very large British firm which built not only motorcycles but also cars, aeroplanes, locomotives and ships. F.E. Baker's Precision motorcycles had their own engines of 247, 347, 498 and 596cc. There was also a model with a Barr & Stroud engine, and an OHC model which did not see production. After Beardmore ceased manufacture of the Precision range, Frank Baker went on to establish his own company producing Villiers-powered machines. The company was eventually sold to James in 1930.
A report on the Motor Cycle Show of November 1924 reads, in part:
Four models are shown on this stand. There is the 2 1/2 h.p. "F" type, which is shown in the sports and touring models, the 2¾ h.p., which is exhibited both as solo and combination, and in the case of the latter, equipped in one case with a touring body and in the other with aluminium body. The ... "B" type is also shown as a solo and as a combination, fitted in the latter case, with aluminium sidecar. The 4 1/2 h.p. "C" type is shown as a touring combination. Another edition, the ..."F" type, over head valve T.T. model is also shown.
Very little modification has taken place in these machines since last year. Briefly enumerated they consist of the provision of mechanical oiling on the 2¾ h.p. machines, a Pilgrim pump performing this duty. The oil tank is not now built up in conjunction with the petrol tank, but is located behind the seat tube. The gear control is now mounted directly on to the gear box and this facilitates general attachment. Inverted control levers are now fitted and the wheel base of the machine has been lengthened by 2 in. The T.T. model is fitted with an approved type of head, embodying coil springs and a special type of rocker return springs, also a special rocker lubricating system. A foot operated oil pump is fitted in addition to the mechanical lubricating pump. The rear brakes can be operated by either foot.
F. E. Baker, Ltd., King's Norton, Birmingham.
See also: History of Beardmore Precision
Several firms used the Precision name.
Tue Sep 24 2013
robert.pfarrhofer<at>aon.at
research brakes
Beardmore Precision TT Model
I have a sales brochure which shows the Research Brakes. They look like modern disc Brakes.
A section has been set up for Research
Brakes
Wed Apr 10 2013
rbeardmore<at>lsapa.com
Beardmore Precision
Looking for any BP cycle
Kansas
Fri Sep 04 2009
sicsate at austin.rr dot com
Beardmore Precision TT Racer?
I recently acquired a photograph of a Beardmore racer. I don't know
if it was a factory racer or a privateer bike. The photo once was part
of "The Motorcycle" photo stock so it may be a TT bike. If anyone
can shed light on this please let me know.
Regards,
Vincenzo
Austin, Texas
Sat Mar 07 2009
sicsate at austin.rr dot com
Beardmore Precision
Beardmore Precision Model F 246cc
Hello,
I bought the Beardmore that was for sale in Austin Texas, it remains
in Austin. Attached is a photo. Is there anyone else out there who might
have any info on the Model F or have another Model F ?
Thanks,
Vincenzo
Austin, TX
Sun Jan 25 2009
ngentner at bigpond dot com
Beardmore Precision 1923 I.o.M T T racer
Seeking information on the "Research Association" brakes claimed to
have been fitted to the 1923 sidevalve TT BP machines
Australia
Wed Oct 29 2008
stuart.weston at blueyonder.co.uk
For Sale
Beardsmore Precision 249cc
Hi, i know a chap in Auston Texas who has this motorcycle for sale
(1 of only 5?), is anybody interested in this motorcycle
Texas
Thu Nov 10 2005
billphelps at onetel.net
Beardmore Precision
Hello,
Photo of a 1921 Beardmore Precision fitted with a 350cc Barr &
Stroud sleeve valve engine attached - you may like to use it on the site.
Cheers
Bill
Sun Sep 25 2005
mandyju at fsmail.net
Beardmore precision information
I am writing on behalf of the Great Nephew of F E Baker who would be
very interested in any information about his Great Uncle's motorcycles.
He has a few memories but is now in his 80's and would love to see one
again!
