EL- that's funny.. brings back memories...
I used to ride my Kawasaki 750 LTD (Rice burner slams always welcome) all year long up here in Michigan when I was "young" and in college..
As long as there wasnt threat of ANY ice or snow on the road I would bundle up in a snowmobile suit, wrap scarfs around my neck and go where I needed to go..
Not a good pick-up ride for girls at the bar in a Michigan December but I turned out alright !!