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 and up & coming events.
News
1923 4.5HP for sale
See gallery for a picture and sale section for details
Added: 7th Jan 2012.
Badges
There are a number of lapel badges left but all Machine badges are now sold. Thank you to everyone who has bought badges so far. I have now nearly recouped my personal outlay on the badges and future sales will help Cancer Research U.K. There is at present no intention to reorder more badges so if you would like a lapel badge now is the time to buy.
Added: 31st Dec 2011.
Oil pump glass domes.
I understand that replacement plastic domes are now available from a commercial source. Contact me for details.
Added: 19th Nov 2011.
Rear Stand Clips
A batch of these has ben manufactured and will suit many machines. See spare parts for details.
Added: 19th Nov 2011.
New Hudson Works
The New Hudson factory in Icknield street is currently being redeveloped. A gentleman has very kindly sent some pictures which can be found in the Gallery
Added: 12th Sep 2011.
Oil Pump Glasses
A source of oil pump glass domes has been located on a Dutch web site. www.bertpol-vintagemotorcycles.com A picture and details can be found on the Replica parts page of the site. They have a diameter of 33.7mms so check your pump before ordering.
Added: 6th Aug 2011.
Meeting for New Hudson owners
Bruce Harrison wonders if New Hudson owners in the West Midlands would like to have a get together. If you are interested please telephone him on 01902 884224 or 07794384693.
Added: 22nd Jul 2011.
New Hudson Factory
I understand that the long projected redevelopment of the old New Hudson factory in Icknield Street Birmingham is now taking place. I hope that something of the old factory will remain and that its great history as a manufacturing place of fine motor cycles and bicycles will be recorded in some way and not just that in later years kettles were made there by Swan.
Added: 24th Jun 2011.
Badges for Lapels and Machines
The New Hudson Register has grown rapidly since the web site was set up and a number of owners have asked if there was any source of pin on badges and also copper replacement badges for 1920's engines. After a lot of thought I have laid out a very considerable amount of cash to have batches of both types made. They are of very high quality and pictures of both can be seen on the gallery. The pin on badges are beautifully enamelled and cost £5.00 each. The machine badges are in copper and look superb, they cost £8.50. Postage and packing will need to be added dependent on where you live. It is unlikely that I will ever make any money from this venture, but if I do Cancer Research will benefit. If you own a New Hudson and are proud of it please wear the badge, and if you have a tatty old badge or none at all on your engine, now is your opportunity to smarten up your machine.
Added: 10th May 2011.
Machines for sale
Advertising machines on the site seems to be working as the 1931 machine has already found a good home and another machine has been offered for sale. A very nice 1921 211cc twostroke two speeder. Please see the for sale section for contact details and a picture.
Added: 22nd Apr 2011.
Autocycle for sale
For the first time on the site we have a complete machine for sale. A 1946 Autocycle. See the spares section for contact details and the gallery section for a picture (scroll down to the spares section).
Added: 31st Mar 2011.
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 not been able to identify what model they fit, 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: 17 June 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.