1935 Rudge Special

[@raygoulter3466]

I'm based in Adelaide (South Australia). A friend of mine from when I lived in Sydney had a Rudge and I found this offering whilst researching for our upcoming All British Day at Echunga 5th March next year, when we have a special section for Coventry-based motorcycle manufacturers. Whilst I followed this clip I also opened Google maps and followed the route through Fort William etc. and back to Oban, in concert with the run. I love the sound of the big British singles, and have a Velocette Thruxton. Thanks for this movie clip; it was most enjoyable.

[@robp4037]

Wonderful footage. So cool to see (and hear) it at speed on lovely roads and landscape. We have one of these. In the family since the 1940's. I'm looking forward to riding it for the first time shortly and will aim to collect some footage on North Yorkshire roads.

[@BikerHans3SUN]

Like this video, my Grandfather had a motorbike like that. Now I am updated how it was. ;-)

[@96BxelA]

Thank you so much for producing this podcast. What a wonderful sound! My Grandfather rode one in the 30’s. British Engineering!

[@ChrisEbbrsen]

Thank you for very enjoyable adventure on your Rudge Special motorcycle. MY grandfather owned a Rudge. I don't know what model. I think his was early 1900s with belt drive. Thank you.again for very pleasant ride!

[@gentlerowdy]

your subtle way of driving from the clock i observed from 6.10 pm since you started & all the way until you stopped- your bike was music for ears- i tell you & bet that ridges are the best singles of their era & i have a rudge anxiously awaiting its build !!!!

[@adamsyfqqq]

Is it the Ulster model? Or the Special?

[@mickeycrilly1839]

Superb gear box ,engine bike ,ride my injuries from forces have caught up again this year but this lovely film has given me the push to get my own bike out and ride,thanks it was like I was riding

[@johne5854]

Beautiful sound. I had to watch it twice.

[@OnkelM]

Of course, as an old motorcyclist, I had heard of RUDGE in Germany, but what these motorcycles really mean and what they can do on the road, I realized only after producing a few days ago this film about a Rudge Special (1930). They really are incredibly good motorcycles.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWGXi3ynp5h7rtU

[@Hubert-q9e]

I watched your film! Great ride! Thanks for making it..

[@angiefav1847]

Loved it l often ride my old bikes out but never really have the pleasure of hearing, seeing someone else's bike on the move. Thoroughly enjoyed this keep up the good work subscribed thank you

[@derekambler]

I bought a garage full of Rudges, including a roadworthy 1939 Sports Special, 1935 Ulster, 1936 Special, spare engines, gearboxes, TT cylinder heads; in all two van loads of bikes, bits and pieces to last a life time for £15 in 1965 from a chap in Tower Close in Chelmsford. I sold the Sports Special to a young lad in Stevenage for £5 and he never even came back for the Log Book! The Ulster to a 'friend in Southgate for £15. A Special engine fitted with an open valve Bronze Ulster head ( stamped TT on the inlet) to a friend I new from Grass Track racing, for £15 as well. I bought a 14 : 1 compression Piston, brand new in the box from Derek Yorke in Chelsmford for £10. I gave away most of the other bits and pieces over several years for next to nothing, because my main interest was with Nortons - oh to imagine what I could be worth now if only!

[@2639263926392639]

Couldn't be... My father, aged about 16 or 17, bought a 37 Special, whilst living in Stevanage, for exactly five pounds (I saw the receipt as a child). The only thing is I also saw the buff log book. And it must have been '66 or 67. If you had something to do with a 10 pin bowling alley though... ps its still in the shed :-)

[@derekambler]

You never know! - The timeline is right - I met him down at the Hyde Shops, I lived in Harrowdene, Bandley Hill then, does that fit in with your timeline?

[@2639263926392639]

No idea. Never been to Stevenage, and I can't ask any more. But if the area sounds appropriate to digs for an engineering apprentice at Hawker Siddeley's, and was near a 10 pin bowlling alley... well I concur you never know - although I always had the impression the bike came from someone my father knew (from working late shift at the alley) who sold it on knowing it was worth rather more than the 5 pounds paid for it in 66/67 or so. It did come with (and still has) a spare engine though. The realist reasons it couldn't be, close but no. And I saw the buff log book. The wonderer ponders, just how many 30 year old Rudge's had survived to the 60's, to be sold in a relatively small town. If, and it is a massive if... DHO is being rebuilt as we type and ought to be rolling later this week. I then need to save for engine pieces (and learn a lot) as well as brush up on bodywork repair, but this autumn... maybe. Andy Carlile.

[@2639263926392639]

One last snippet we can never resolve Derek. The Rudge came back to Carlisle on the train. After my father was sacked from HS. He was late too many times, but couldn't pack in the bowling alley late night maintenance job due to having no money, hence his unplanned return to the frozen north...if, if it is the same bike it might tie up a little mystery you've remembered for a very long time. Still got the Norton's?

[@derekambler]

DHO registration letters sounds very familiar!

[@steveridge4596]

Beautiful biike!!!!!!! I want one 👍❤️👍😁

[@steveridge4596]

Slade Rudge here 🤟🤟🤟👋👋👋❤️

[@mickeycrilly1839]

I love the rudge bikes ,this one sounds great

[@davidfirth6535]

what a super bike, and scenery, you ride very well, regards, David.

[@adamsyfqqq]

Rudge Special could reach 85 to 90 mph if im not mistaken, but the speedometer limit only goes as far as 85 mph..from my understanding, but i could be wrong...

[@ronvalente65]

West of Scotland! and a wonderful bike to do it on, she picks her feet up well enough.

[@alexwardle8108]

Think I need a rudge 😁 think we all need a rudge 🤣 sir well ridden 👌

[@TheMightyGarage]

Wonderful video!!

[@waltertaljaard1488]

This thing is FAST for an 87 year old.

[@throughmyeyes9940]

rather have this than any other motorcycle made nowadays

[@derekambler]

Nice views of Oban, though I have never been that far north, even better on a Rudge!

[@martinjames9250]

Marvellous!

[@rajb5595]

How fast did it go ?? 😍😍😍

[@LoneLyY_BR]

NICE

[@tvanimeplays202]

Nicey Love It :)

[@mickeycrilly1839]

I bet your wife is gorgeous your kids are great and you have had a brilliant life you luck lucky man and the ridge as well sooo lucky and I am happy for you great bike

[@coach.jakobnyc]

So cool, love the sound and of course the energy. Where in UK are you?

[@colonelquickshifter6534]

Where can I buy a Rudge!

[@Nerky7654]

Join the Rudge club, very friendly and helpful people or the Rudge association again great people

[@Methodemic]

Did i see a union flag flying in Scotland? where is this place?