First 6 days of ownership

[Blockhead_imp]

Great looking bike and story to go with it. Sounds as if you had a nice purchasing experience. It's good to hear that there are still many honorable people to deal with in this world....congratulations!

[the Ferret]

Sounds like a great experience and a wonderful way to bond with a new motorcycle.

[jedd_imp]

On the 3rd day, I rolled into the Big Easy.
Once I settled in, I removed the windshield and went for a ride through the Crescent City.
I must say, the weather down in New Orleans that day was unseasonably warm.
Started at the French Quarters Market Square, where I munched down on some alligator sausage:


Across from Market Square, this car caught my attention...


Then I strolled through Jackson Square and watched all the action going on in there:


After that, I rode the mighty cb1100 through the warehouse district, and stopped along Magazine St. to this uptown Irish pub for a dozen raw oysters to go w/ a pint of ale.



After that, I walked down Magazine st, checked out all the nifty specialty shops,


Along Magazine St, I spotted this gorgeous machine...had to take a picture of this bad baby. I absolutely LOVE THIS BIKE!!!!!


After I came down to earth, I took a ride through uptown and stopped on St Charles St. to stroll along Audubon Park and to visit Loyola University. My son's thinking about applying to go there, so I made a quick stop to tour the campus and talk w/ admissions.





As nighttime rolls through the Big Easy, I did some bar hopping on the CB1100.
In the French Quarters, it's nearly impossible to find parking space. Not on a motorcycle, though. I found ample parking spots throughout the Quarter. This spot here's right next to Washington Square, on Frenchman St.


Around the corner from where I'm parked....THIS!



It's not even Mardi Gras time yet, and all the drunks are already out and about! I LOVE THIS PLACE!

[LongRanger_imp]

Great shots of N.O. -- thanks for sharing! Did you make time for coffee and beignets at Cafe du Monde?

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[Cormanus]

Great report, Jedd. Congratulations on the new bike.

[pdedse]

I chose to buy the black '14 but that deluxe red looks stunning in your photos. Nice.

[curlyjoe_imp]

Beautiful shots of New Orleans! Congrats on the new bike!

[capttwb136_imp]

First of all kudo's to Jay, he really is a stand up guy. Second, kudo's to you Jedd, great first posts, very helpful and fun to view and read. I never considered that a one piece suit would help with maintaining the proper posture. I love your photo's. I have a good feeling that you will make a very good forum member. Congratulations on that great looking CB1100!

[jrns_imp]

gotta love that police cruiser... it would be pretty awesome to have a job perk like that...
and, great pics as well.

[jedd_imp]

I appreciate all your replies. Makes it more engaging when we see some of your feedback.

Great shots of N.O. -- thanks for sharing! Did you make time for coffee and beignets at Cafe du Monde?

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DARN! I knew I forgot something....

I have about 5 more pics left. I'll wrap it all up later today.