Confidence,not over-confidence! Naw dood once you get used to the weight and handling you will love that fatty more than anything. I was on a sporty for one month when I hopped onto the fatbob, and this after not riding for 30 years, the FB handles like a dream. Like robbie13 says go easy for a little while.

 

Don't worry! You couldn't pick two more different bikes to compare handling than a Monster and a Bob. The Bob is a cruiser that weighs about 300lbs (136kg) more that a Monster 1100S sport bike. If course they are going to handle different.

It will just take a little time in the sadddle to increase your confidence leve on the Bob.

You're going to love it!

 

I hope you never "drive" it in fact, could result in tossing you off either side. Just "ride" it... mindset is important, pay attention to your surroundings (cars & trucks and cell phone addicts). Stop and go, a lot, and get on some back roads and take it easy for several days. Only experience and a riders course will build confidence. Learn the rules of the road so you don't hurt yourself or others.

 

I was in the same situation a few months ago. I had never been anything other than a dirtbike my entire life. On a whim I went to my Harley dealer on one of the ride days...Thats when I drove my first street bob...fell in love with the styling, sound, and power...however was this the right bike to purchase as my first cruiser?! I was anxious...a bit afraid of it to be honest. I took a class on basic riding skills from MSF..and we rode tiny honda rebels.....However, the skills I learned from that class helped me have confidence in accepting my driving abilities. I am by no means professional, or a veteran rider. However I have been riding my bike all over, and when I get an opportunity I find myself doing driving drills like I did in the MSF class using my own bike. Now I can do figure 8s all day long. 3000 miles of riding, two rain storms, a hail storm, and some of the best moments I have had thus far in my life. Im glad I learned to ride on a big bike....If you learn how to ride a big bike, you can ride anything else below it! So get in a class, and practice. Good luck and ride safe!

 

Talk to you instructor about it.
CB

 

Just don't ever forget about the weight of the bike. It'll get real heavy fast when you start laying it over while stopped, especially when you're backing up. Handles great, great balance. you're gonna love that Fat Bob.

 

No two bikes are the same, especially when comparing a sport bike to a cruiser.

I've jumped on quite a few different models over the years (kawi zx1100, ducati 916, Heritage, goldwings, sportsters, etc). It always takes a few minutes to learn the bike you're on.

So, don't feel bad.

BTW, I hit 200mph on that zx11 the one and only time I rode it. Only time in my life I was wearing a full race-ready - armor plated leather suit. What a rush!

 

I just went from a Night Train to a Street Bob and it took about 100 miles to feel as comfortable on the new bike as I felt on the old. Just go put a lot of low threat miles on it (away from heavy traffic). Your comfort level will go up. If you haven't been to a motorcycle riding course, I STRONGLY recommend it regardless what you ride.