My only concern in the winter is road conditions, saw a guy gut stuck in an ice storm on 40 west of Amarillo once, this was back in 80 or 81. Now days with cell phones and weather apps with judicious planning it's a lot better.

 

HKMark23 - Your post is pure BS.

I started riding winters in the midwest in 1956/1959. In the same area for the past few years I have ridden on average in the Nov. 1 to Mar 31 months about 12K miles.

My standard is 20 degrees and clear roads. There is always that available in any given week. I have a passion for riding and find that there is little difference in comfort riding with heated gear and proper apparel than in a car.

I fully enjoy every ride that I do. You can stay in your house looking out the window watching the world pass you by. I prefer to be out there leading the charge.

By the way your worthless chart only applies to exposed skin. Unless you ride naked forget about it.

 

I have a Gerbings heated liner and heated gloves. My liner is at 5 years old and it’s wonderful on a cold day. I don’t use the heated gloves as much, just haven’t had to. Both are good quality and a great investment.