DOT CYCLE & MOTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD

DOT (Devoid of Trouble) were manufacturers of pedal cycles and motorcycles, established in Salford by Harry Reed in 1903 and later moving to premises in Hulme, Manchester in 1907. The company initially used Peugeot, JAP or Precision engines. In 1923 they introduced a model using a 348cc oil-cooled ohv Bradshaw engine. In 1926 Harry Reed left the business. By 1968 DOT motorcycles were only available in kit form. The company ceased manufacture in 1978 but continued supplying spare parts from the Hulme factory until 2013. Based on the website, DOT builds custom motorcycles, with the motto 'WE BUILD Dreams'. They are based in Greater Manchester.