I was just there Sat and Sun and go there almost every weekend. I agree with you that the seconf half is just way too bumpy wich really meeses with your throttle control at full lean. The portion after newcombs is actually the best 9 miles of the whole road, long sweepers and the road is so nicely paved great short little ride in mt opinion. You should also try Little Tujunga road which will connect you the Crest that also has long great sweepers