Thread: Flapping vest
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Old 01-07-16 | 01:08 PM
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Aubergine
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Duct tape.

Seriously, back in the first half of the 19th century motorcycle racers wore leather jackets and pants that flapped at speed, so they wrapped them with tape. As I recall, it was Geoff Duke who first had his leathers tailored so there was no need for tape.

Ok, totally off topic. I'll go get some more coffee now.
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