News and Events
Below you will find news items with New Hudson relevance and information about future events that will feature New Hudson motor cycles. It is planned for this section to be a little more dynamic than some other parts of this site, so you can pop back from time to time to find the latest news or information on new up and coming events.
News
Box of big end spares
A box of new old stock big ends labelled "New Hudson" has been found by a New Hudson owner. So far we have discovered that they fit 1931 350cc models and possibly others, but all are identical and merely need the additon of rollers. A dimensioned sketch has been supplied. If any owner knows what model they fit or would like to purchase one please let me know.
Added 17June 2010.
Exhaust Pipe Ring Nuts and Badges
As part of his restoration project, Bruce Harrison has now sourced some new Exhaust Pipe ring nuts for all 1.5" pipes, complete as a set with pipe sleeve and sealing ring, which he is happy to make available to other bike restorers.
Additionally, he has arranged for some badges to be cast in aluminium which are embossed with the logo "NH". These could be suitable for mounting on a tool box, chain case, mudguard etc.
Anyone interested in either of the above should refer to the Spares page for more information, links to photographs and contact information.
Added 20 April 2010.
New Bike Tracing Service
As many New Hudson owners have come to find this site since it started in 2009, I have subsequently been asked if I can assist with a new Bike Tracing service. I am happy to put up the details of machines that people would like to locate. If you have a machine you would like to locate or can assist with the location and condition of any listed machine, please refer to the Services page for more information.
Added 7 April 2010.
New Castings
A member is having cast some aluminium primary chain cases and rear chain guards for Model 85 and 87 New Hudsons. The moulds have been made and sample castings produced. A picture of the finished castings mounted on a machine being restored can be seen in the gallery.
Anyone needing these parts, which will be supplied needing finishing and polishing, can obtain further details by phoning Bruce Harrison on 01902 884224 or 07794 384693.
Added 8 March 2010 - Updated 6 April 2010.
Factory Redevelopment
I was informed (Dec 2009) by a New Hudson owner that the old New Hudson factory in Icknield Street, Birmingham is to be redeveloped. An article in a small local newspaper had claimed that it was always a Kettle Works. Of course the building was used by Swan Kettles for many years after New Hudson left in 1933. The article even suggested that Swan Kettles built the factory originally.
My informant was able to give me the name of the editor of the paper and I have sent information about New Hudson. Also I have been able to contact the developer and explained the historic significance of the building. He was so interested that he immediately purchased one of my CD's to find out all about New Hudson. He was particularly fascinated to see the New Hudson badge was part of the Coat of Arms of the City of Birmingham. I am hoping that when the development takes place, some memorial to the manufacture of great motor cycles will remain.
Added 17 Dec 2009
Events
I will post information about any events, rallies or such-like with a New Hudson interest in this section, as and when they come to my attention.
If you have any news or event information which may be of interest to visitors of this site, please get in touch with me with the details and I will consider your item for inclusion. Thank you.