I just completed the Harley MSF and I bought a 2009 Dyna Fat Bob. I pick it up on Tuesday but I have since been bombarded by comments of friends and online people saying it was a mistake to buy a powerful bike. I'm 6 2 300 and it flt good. I have no aspirations of hot ******* and plan on parking lot practice and small neighborhoods for awhile until I get a good feel for the bike. Did I mess up? Should I sell and get something else? I love the bike as far as the look but I want to learn to be a good rider so that its enjoyable as well. Feedback is appreciated.

 

do what works for you. i wouldn't have done that but, it's already done..

 

You should be fine. Don't hot dog and take it slow.

 

It's a fatbob not a hyabusa you will be just fine

 

You're fine. Stock HDs aren't all that powerful, just heavy.

Give yourself plenty of room to slow down all that mass.

 

How long have you been riding? As WMX said braking is the key! A Harley WILL NOT STOP ON A DIME!
Remember that and hopefully you will be fine.

 

Follow the safety rules (sounds like you are), and the bike will be perfect. Won't be long until it becomes part of you. If you're comfortable riding it, heck with the naysayers.

 

Tell your friends opinions are like ********. Be a careful, observant, always-learning rider and you'll be fine.

 

Haha..... If your friends say a stock HD is a powerful bike, you have the wrong friends.

Youll be fine. Practice the basics, countersteering, braking and accelerating. And enjoy.

 

That's what I did I'm 5'8'' 170 and did the MSF course then bought a street bob, just took it slow and careful and now I'm really comfortable but still learning every day.