When was the "rag joint" invented?

[Ludwig II]

This is about a Fuchs cyclemotor, take a look through the pics and see if something familiar crops up.

http://oldbike.wordpress.com/1949-hmw-bicycle-austrian-with-1950-fuchs-fm40-engine/

 

[rustycase]

Radfahrer!

 

[biknut]

The more of these old motor bicycles I see, the more appreciation I have for a modern china girl. Of course they have the advantage of more than 100 years to build on, so you'd expect them to be superior.

 

[Dan]

You find some great stuff Ludwig. Thanks for posting.

 

[Ludwig II]

I have a lateral mind, it wanders off and comes back with rare and unusual blooms.

 

[LaLongueCarabine]

I have a lateral mind, it wanders off and comes back with rare and unusual blooms.

Best I can tell, is in or around the 1920's.
Before they used leather.