Fastening technology is on the I verge of changing the way motorcycles and other vehicles are designed, assembled, serviced, and recycled. Instead of a hand tool to physically manipulate the fastener, intelligent fasteners presently being introduced into the marketplace will lock or release in response to remote signals transmitted electronically by a PDA or a PC, bypassing workstations and dispensing with the need for traditional tools. Service procedures would not require wrenches or screwdrivers, and accessories would be theft-proof. Owners could add and replace parts at will, quickly transforming choppers from sporty models to highway cruisers with a few well-aimed clicks on a keychain fob button.
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