I went and did it

JimmySGC · 2009-09-15 01:12:55

congrats on passing the class. That's a kick ass bike too.

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Sep 14, 2009 | 08:53 PM

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dan.thompson@gmail.com

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From: KC,MO

congrats on passing the class. That's a kick *** bike too.

Sep 14, 2009 | 08:56 PM

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sawinwa

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From: Seattle, WA

Great bike... I love Fatboys, you will too. For long trips, you may want that windshield tho. But you have time.

Just keep breathing, thinking "what if...", and keeping a light touch on the grips... no white knuckles allowed! You'll be fine...

cheers -

Sep 14, 2009 | 09:25 PM

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mike06train

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From: Drexel Hill, Pa

Nice buy! Just take your time and keep a clear head and you'll be fine.

Sep 14, 2009 | 09:30 PM

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trhayes76

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From: Northeast FL

Word of advice: Use some time in the parking lot with the new bike getting used to the "friction zone" before leaving...don't ask how I know!!

Sep 14, 2009 | 11:26 PM

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Driften

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From: Issaquah, WA

You made a great start. Congrats on the Fatboy. I would add a Engine Guard (Crash bar) asap. The Fatboy is much heavier then anything you have ridden before. Just take it easy and practice the lessons you learned in class on the Fatboy and you will do great. One good thing is that the Fatboy has a low CG and is easy to ride.

Good Luck!

Sep 14, 2009 | 11:33 PM

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JimmySGC

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From: Ohio

Quote:

Originally Posted by trhayes76

Word of advice: Use some time in the parking lot with the new bike getting used to the "friction zone" before leaving...don't ask how I know!!

Thought about that, would just hate to do something stupid there

Sep 15, 2009 | 01:24 AM

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harleydavis

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Congrats on the new Fatboy........I love mine and it is 10 years old.

Sep 15, 2009 | 03:55 AM

#18

bazam9s

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From: Massachusetts

Nice job Jimmy...you'll be fine...stay alert and ride safe...congrats!!

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Sep 15, 2009 | 06:17 AM

#19

Arizona

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From: The Desert SouthWest

A big congrats to you on passing the class and on your new bike. Take it easy and just always remember that all those cars out there are trying to kill you and you'll be in the right frame of mind for riding. I always assume cars will do the worst thing possible at the worst possible time and then I'm rarely surprised when one turns in front of me, whips a u-turn in front of me, etc.

Have fun and now get out there and enjoy one of the greatest thrills on this earth.