My brand new bike won't go over 80 mph!

[Tank]

That could be the future if bikes go the same way as cars:

From Fox news (because if you cannt trust Fox - who can you trust):

"So you think junior is a little too lead-footed when he drives the family car? Starting next year, Ford Motor Co. will give you the power to do something about it.

The company will roll out a new feature on many 2010 models that can limit teen drivers to 80 mph, using a computer chip in the key.

Parents also have the option of programming the teen's key to limit the audio system's volume, and to sound continuous alerts if the driver doesn't wear a seat belt.

"Our message to parents is, hey, we are providing you some conditions to give your new drivers that may allow you to feel a little more comfortable in giving them the car more often," said Jim Buczkowski, Ford's director of electronic and electrical systems engineering.

The feature, called "MyKey," will be standard on an unspecified number of Ford models when the 2010 cars and trucks come out late next summer. The feature will spread to the entire Ford, Lincoln and Mercury lineup as models are updated, spokesman Wes Sherwood said."


Good idea for bikes? (guessing thats not going to get a lot of takers)

discuss..

[jrandom]

Excellent way of creating a modchip market for Fords.

[Usarka]

The feature, called "MyKey," will be standard on an unspecified number of Ford models when the 2010 cars and trucks come out late next summer. .

Sounds bad, m'key?

[Forest]

Fords already have problems reaching 80mph.

Talk about a total non-issue.

[firefighter]

I'm on the fence, on one hand your stopping ya kids from doing stupid things (ok limiting some of it) on the other those stupid things you do help you grow up into an adult, the apron strings need to loosened at some point so the "young adults" can learn for themselves, besides, they'll just end up doing what they couldn't do when they were younger when they're a bit older anyway.......if they don't wear their seatbelt, that's their problem, it brings me to think of the drug testing at home scenario (or at school for that matter) Sometimes the less the parents know the better!

[Usarka]

I'm on the fence, on one hand your stopping ya kids from doing stupid things (ok limiting some of it) on the other those stupid things you do help you grow up into an adult,

Maybe the chip should limit the HP not just the top speed...... Oh wait are we still talking fords..?

[slofox]

Ahhhh its just a bullshit thing from Ford to stop their cars falling to bits when (and if) they reach 80......

[Chooky]

When I was a kid learning to drive my old mans Ford, it would only do 80 mph..

[awayatc]

Play station .....mod chip
x box .....mod chip
ford mykey.....?
Imagine teenagers out for revenge tweaking mum and dad's key fob a bit as well......
Accelerating when hitting brakes
No brakes over over 100 mph....
Going in reverse automaticly after a full stop....

[Kevnz]

Sensor in the back seat and continuous alerts if your not wearing protection

[Ixion]

Really, no different to the 180kph restrictors on a lot of later Jap two strokes (some four strokes too i think). Just set a bit lower

[Ixion]

Sensor in the back seat and continuous alerts if your not wearing protection

Between the screaming the grunting and the continuous alerts, it could get pretty noisey back there.

[Kevnz]

Between the screaming the grunting and the continuous alerts, it could get pretty noisey back there.

I can't turn the stereo up any louder either...

[Grub]

I'm afraid I'm in the the-ignition-won't-work-if-the-seat-belt-isn't-done-up camp. That won't win me many friends in here

[KiwiRat]

I'm afraid I'm in the the-ignition-won't-work-if-the-seat-belt-isn't-done-up camp. That won't win me many friends in here

I'm with you. What they should have as a feature is a "hand" which pops out of the steering wheel and bitch slaps you if it senses you texting, putting on make up, having a shave etc.

Automatic reset. Yeah boi. That would learn 'em, yessir.