In Austria there have been some new (oval) road markings appearing, these are supposed to stop bike riders hugging the centre lines in the bends, which apparantly is a cause for many accidents in Austria.
Here's the (German) story.
Neue Bodenmarkierungen für Motorradfahrer « DiePresse.com
I noticed while filling my gas tank that there's a slight amount of left/right play..
If you're sitting on the bike, that means it will lean very slightly to the left or the right if pressure is applied, as if it's pivoting along the attachment points on the front and back. The amount of...