Is there a common name for the rippled strips along the centre of the road or the edge at the shoulder that are used to wake up an errant driver? Serious question though: Have any of you been scarred by riding across one of these strips? I was moving about 55 mph behind a slower car and went across one of these strips in the centre of the road at a very small angle. That almost sent the mc into a wobble. By that time I was going about 60 mph. Going back into my lane at about 65 mph resulted in much the same sensation, except I was prepared for it. I never did pass another vehicle today when that strip was present, instead held behind. I have gone over those strips when moving to the shoulder, but at much lower speed to pull over to stop. My mc today is my GTI 300, so is that part of the problem? Or is this a concern of all mc with smaller, narrower wheels. Or is it just the way I handled the strip? The only solution I can think of is to some-how go across the strip at a larger angle, but that may be difficult at highway speeds.
Despite that, I had a lovely 180 mile ride in the 90oF desert today. Even with full gear, the ride was comfortable with mesh. Before the ride I went home and changed from shorts and T-shirt to full gear. Now I am glad I did with that scare at highway speed.
