Took my lessons 2 weeks ago and bought my 2002 FatBoy Wednesday night. Thought I would have to take it to the parking lot today and practice, but it was a beautiful day and I told my husband that we needed to just go slow on some backroads and ride. So............we took off and road 40+ miles. It is 60+ degrees in MO today and it was a wonderful ride. I'm glad that I have progressed beyond the parking lot and am looking forward to some back roads riding again tomorrow. It is hard to explain the feeling of accomplishment after being able to do something that I never dreamed I would like doing, but I loved riding my FatBoy today.

 

Congratulations, it is a great feeling to do that first ride. Take your time and be safe.............

 

Good for you!!!!! That awsome feeling you had today will last forever if you let it. My ride today was just as neat as any of my rides twenty years ago.

Slowly let yourself build some confidence, stick to any of the roads less traveled, and never put yourself on a deadline to be somewhere.

Welcome tothis WONDERFUL forum where there are so many folks to lend support and alwayswilling to offer suggestions and advice. Get some pictures of your ride and read-up about posting some.

Best of luck with your new Fatboy!

 

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can't believe Hubby let such a momentous event take place without recording it for prosperity... or at least - bragging rights!!!

J/K - glad you enjoyed it... this is only the beginning.....

 

Congrats 2FatBoys. Take your time and build up your experience level. You can be the best rider in the world, but you still have to take into account the arseholes driving anything on four or more wheels. Ride safe and ride often. BTW, excellent choice on your new ride.

 

Congrats. Leaving the driveway is always more fun than returning.

 

Sounds like you had a great day. Remember to try and visit those empty parking lots and put in some practice, between regular rides.
Tom

 

Congratulations and it is quite a good feeling.
There is a HDTee-Shirt that says "If I have to explain it, you'd never understand".

Now you know what that means.
Have fun !!!!!!!!

 

Congrats! That is a feeling that you will never forget.

 

Ditto. Congratulations. My wife took the classes this fall and is now riding a Wide Glide. She's doing great and loves it.

Drive defensively. Mount a cannon on your handlebars.