When I get my new Dyna, my husband will ride it home. I will spend some time in a parking lot getting the feel of the added weight before I get out amongst the people.
Do us all -- your hub, you and me -- a favor and spend A LOT of time getting used to the added weight.
I made the mistake of pushing Mrs. Fierro too hard into riding a new Kaw Vulcan 750 after she'd done well in a riding course on a Honda Nighthawk 250.
She did a low-speed tipover in a parking lot while learning on the 750 and really messed her knee up.
Her riding days are now over, and I still feel lousy about it.
What version of the Dyna are you getting? A superglide sport with more accessories hanging off it than a bagger is currently infesting my garage. I'm a pretty big fan of the Dyna line (except for the wide glide, which feels a little chopperish to me).
JD
You are so cool!
I didn't know you rode motorcycles too?
Wait....You drink White zin and ride motorcycles?
Curious!
PS... when I bought my newest airplane (Ruby) - I had my ex- fly it home for me and I learned to fly it in a friendly environment. You are making the right decision.
I dropped my bike making a u-turn on the way home from the shop -- no traffic involved, and speed of about... 1. But I had gotten pretty good at making youies in the class and forgot that the weight and handling would be different on my new bike. It was pretty disheartening, but it didn't get scratched.
What have you been riding?