Best thing is to stay off the Interstates. Great and easy way of getting around, but definately not what you're looking for. If you're thinking of making it down to the San Diego area, I can give you a couple of routes, but I don't know much about upper California.
2005 America, green/gray, gutted stock pipes, tall sissy bar w/ luggage rack, Saddleman's dual touring seat and Tourmaster saddlebags (and sissybar bag).
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