My previous motorcycle (Honda Goldwing), I rode in as low as 18 degrees Fahrenheit. Today was the morning after we had a few inches fall for the first time this winter in Columbus, Ohio, I was anxious to get her out and see how the SS would operate. On the ride home from work the day it snowed, I observed the condition of the roads and highways looking for any run off of melted snow entering the road from where the snow plows piled it up. I knew it would get down to a low of 6 degrees that night and I wanted to make sure the road conditions were good for the adventure.
So with just heated gloves and my typical base layer top and bottoms combined with weatherproof jacket and pants, waterproof insulated riding boots.... I was on my way for a 35 minute commute each way at 500 am in 7 degree F temperature. I was actually overdressed and ended up leaving my face shield up the entire way to work. It felt the same to me today as it does in 25 degree weather. No issues and no frozen body part upon arrival at work. I did however have several cars pull up next to me and snap a picture on their phones. I'm sure my SS will be on several Facebook/Instagram posts this morning with the caption "Look at this crazy bastard"!!
I don't drive very fast and always use common sense. I take the necessary precautions and drive accordingly. I have the Grand Touring model, so the top and the tall windscreen helps tremendously!! I go to work at 500 am, so the low temp is what I normally look at each day and the condition of the road. If it's wet, I'm driving...... but if the roads are dry, not sure how low a temp would keep me out of this thing. When I bought her, I knew she was going to be a daily driver.