Originally Posted by jim425

Focus ahead and let the bike move back and forth because it's going too! Like the truck, it feels weird, but you should survive it as long as you don't do anything drastic.

BTW, it's the same thing on grooved pavement when they prep for paving.

Originally Posted by CRZYLGZZ

dont know your riding experience,

but that fatter front tire handles a whoolllee helluva lot better than the skinny's.

as far as grating goes, skinny or fat, be mindful, maintain speed, no sudden moves,

as far as wet road conditions, ive take curves at 40-45, and a few round about curves at say 45 or so, and noooo problems.. she handles well, and loves to grab the streets.


those speeds are no indication on how all FatBobs, will handle, but your give scoot and the road its proper respect, and you will be rewarded handsomely.

Originally Posted by bigdaddy33

Also keep a relaxed grip on the handlebars.

Originally Posted by Taddeoeg

Could be - I don't ride downtown often. Must be 3-4 years since I've gone over the Matthews.

Shands is really no big deal. My gf had the same concerns when she first started riding her own. She knew that when we went over grates with her on the back you could hear a difference. The only real issue is not fighting it - yeah, it may wander a bit but only inches, sort of like getting caught in a gouge in the road. Relax and you'll do fine. After her first crossing Cathy was like "yeah, no big thing".

The Buckman is a totally different thing. First of all, it's our version of the Indy 500 combined with a demolition derby. No grates, but check out the expansion joints next time your cross it in your cage - there are pretty big (maybe 1 foot square) cleats near, but not on, the lane marker lines. Them suckers stick up at least an inch or more and they're steel! You really don't want to hit one with a bike tire. Easy to avoid but you need to watch for them.

Originally Posted by bhidalgo

First bike. Have been riding it for just over a week.
Love how it handles so far. Better than the rice burner I rode back in November in my Basic Rider class.
Have alot of curves and a traffic circle in my area I've been practicing on.
Thanks

Originally Posted by joemacro65

I dont think you will have a problem on a Fat Bob. I had to ride about 5 miles on a road that was being re-surfaced. I probably did it going 50mph or so. The fat bob handled it well....but, I definately stayed alert.

Originally Posted by jwlehman

I understand your apprehension, but it's not as bad as you think. Here's an excerpt out of the Indiana motorcycle endorsement manual: