serenity3743 wrote on 11/19/08 at 08:24:41:I ride all year around here in western NC, 23 mile commute one way, as long as there is no precipitation in the forecast. I know I have ridden when the temp was 17 degrees F. I would have ridden today (20 degrees) but I'm working on the carb and will need to test drive on a shorter trip. I have insulated Gore-tex pants, winter motorcycle gloves or ski mittens, an NFL down jacket (Steelers), and a fleece face mask plus goggles. National Windshield Plexistar 2 helps also.
Glad you said that....I do think a down jacket would be best!
Although,to answer the question of the topic ...I personally dont like cold weather riding....unless I'm a passenger and have a warm body in front of me
Then its okay. I have to wear so much clothing its hard to ride by myself
Maybe one day I'll venture out and get the right winter gear though