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  1. High Hope

    Monterey Bay Area Riders?

    Hey, thanks. I appreciate it. I found a wonderful route from Salinas to San Juan Baptista today, and the Mexican lunch in town was great too. But it would have been a lot more fun with another rider or four. I'll check out the sites, and again, thanks. Chris
  2. High Hope

    Gen II Paddle Shift Extension

    Great advice on the forefinger downshifting. It's much easier and more intuitive too. Thanks. Now, if I can get the 1-2 timing down I'll be a happier guy.
  3. High Hope

    Monterey Bay Area Riders?

    Hi folks, I'm new here, I moved from RI in January. I just bought a new-to-me '06 AE and would like to hear from any riders in the Monterey Bay area who would like to get together for day rides to nowhere. I had a really tight group of riding buddies back east, from the ADV site, and am hoping...
  4. High Hope

    Gen II Paddle Shift Extension

    Thanks all for the advice and tips. I haven't ridden it since the weekend but my next ride (maybe this evening if I'm lucky) I'll try the various suggestions. Chris
  5. High Hope

    Gen II Paddle Shift Extension

    Ahhhhhh....I see. I didn't realize + and - were actuated by the same paddle. I'll have to try it using my index finger. I'm still having a devil of a time making good 1-2 shifts, and sometimes 2-3 as well. My last two bikes were a slow-revving BMW 1150 GS (with a good left leg) and a Honda...
  6. High Hope

    Gen II Paddle Shift Extension

    I've lost the mobility of my left leg, so the AE was a perfect choice for me as my only bike. But I've got a problem. I bought an '06 AE with 9,000 mi on it this weekend and love it. Wow, what a machine, big, fast and comfortable. But, in learning the paddle shift process I must have hit the...
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