I've had a 1969 XLCH for a while now, sort of a love hate relationship.
Anyone out there with experience on these old kick-only ironheads will know what I mean. But here is the real kicker.
I just bought a 2003 100th Aniversery Fatboy! Gunmetal Pearl and due in September. Here is my question ---- How hard is it to get used to a heavyweight like the FLSTF vs. the old XLCH? Besides getting used to the shift on the left / brake on right and an electric start (yeah, THAT will be a bummer) how is it to handle? A bike this heavy is just a little intimidating for me. My past riding experience (about 20 years worth) has been on much lighter bikes, under 500 lbs.
Looking forward to the FatBoy, but sure would hate to drop it.....
Any advice out there?

Anyone out there with experience on these old kick-only ironheads will know what I mean. But here is the real kicker.
I just bought a 2003 100th Aniversery Fatboy! Gunmetal Pearl and due in September. Here is my question ---- How hard is it to get used to a heavyweight like the FLSTF vs. the old XLCH? Besides getting used to the shift on the left / brake on right and an electric start (yeah, THAT will be a bummer) how is it to handle? A bike this heavy is just a little intimidating for me. My past riding experience (about 20 years worth) has been on much lighter bikes, under 500 lbs.
Looking forward to the FatBoy, but sure would hate to drop it.....
Any advice out there?