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Left home the other morning it was 2 Celsius (34 Fahrenheit) , rode out the back of Gunma up in the mountains, when we stopped it was snowing and - 5 Celsius(23 Fahrenheit) .
Did notice a digital sign on the Kanetsu Highway saying 4 degrees Celsius (38 Fahrenheit) on the way back so it did get warmer.
Heated gear helps.
The 96 Cu In Harley engine loved the cold weather though and rolling on the throttle from 120kph (75 mph) to 160kph (100 mph) was quick.
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