Early Motorcycle Manufacturing | Part 1 

Hi Duke. It is a Rudge. External valve gear so dates it to pre 35. Front mag means 20's. Rim brakes means pre 28. External oil pump also means pre 28. The exhaust system silencing and no footboards means post 26. Which leaves... Production year with Rudges though didn't change on NYE, I think it was July. So although its a 27 model, this could have been filmed in 1926. If you have any more, or a full film of Rudge production I know a group keen to see it. Thanks for posting. Andy.

Looked like a woman operating the spline-cutting machine, which would have been unusual I suspect?

Great film, miraculously preserved. The factory made its own valves! What didn't they manufacture?

Excelente video 👌 , estoy buscando algún film donde muestren las técnicas que se usaban para los acientos de motocicletas de época ,moldeado y tapizado. Hay algún film donde se puedan ver esas técnicas? Desde ya muchas gracias saludos desde argentina 🇦🇷🫂

Très intéressant ! Bravo pour y avoir pensé !

Wow. What fantastic archive footage. Thanks for sharing.

Old people is genuis

¡Gracias!

When will we see part 2 ?

🏍️ Thank You!

No wonder the things leaked ! No form of sealant/gasket was used on the gearbox casings.