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What can I say? I love riding and have been riding year round since 1965. Back when warm motorcycle gear was basically non existent. We have it so much better now. The gear is better, the motorcycles are better and the road conditions haven't changed much.

I can understand not taking the risk if you don't want to. I'm not encouraging anyone to ride in any conditions they are not comfortable with. There are dangerous conditions on the highway 24/7/365... Traffic, farm equipment, animals, oil, anti freeze, sun blindness, gravel, wind, rain. Winter riding just adds another layer of danger you have to watch out for..black ice, slippery over passes, salt piles, wet leaves ( although that's a fall hazard really) and traffic that is no longer used to seeing motorcycles on the road to name a few.

Like any other time of the year I rely on experience and good gear to keep me safe. So far so good. Heading out in about 45 mins for a ride.I love riding! Lol

Ferret,please don't think I was suggesting you shouldn't ride. I admire the heck out of you guys that are hard core. I was only speaking of my own preferences and limitations. I know with heated gear I could manage it in worse circumstances than I ride now, but the whole desire is not there for me to go out in less conditions, nor to buy more gear. Heck, I own like six jackets for riding, I seem to be always looking for something better, and anyways, the wife says enough of being a closet hog!