It's a great ride. The roads to the coast are winding and sometimes hilly. Just take your time, enjoy the view, and use the pullouts to let the fast cars by.
I live in Oregon and, unless I'm in town, I use the exhaust brake. On the interstate, I'm in cruise control. Personally, I find the exhaust brake a positive experience, save the noise it creates. I typically drive slower than traffic. Guess they'...
I have an 08 35GS and am very happy with it. Mine had the 17K springs, so I added SuperSprings to it. Greatly improved the rear end sag and overall ride. Additionally, I upgraded my shocks to Koni. When I bought mine, it came with a SuperSteer st...