Guess I must be one of those "maniacs" but then when I built my garage I installed running water, bathroom and shower,

and an 8' trench drain in the middle of the garage. See, I ride year round. As long as there's no ice on the road, it's riding weather. Course it might get a little chilly for you on that Sporty...hehehehe. When I'm done I just rinse her off, with warm water, and I'm good to go!! Hey, my bike came from Daytona. Lot's 'o' salt down there. Besides, Harleys run great in cold weather. I bet I put 800-1000 miles on in the winter and I have no rust or pitting!!
BTW, I work in Erie a lot. I'm sure you've been to the Cab on West 26th st (Great food and people and nice pig roast) and Bike night on Wednesdays at the Quaker Steak and Lube. Erie's about 1-3/4 hrs. from my house. :banana:
I'm:xhere: , think I'll go for a ride before it snows......TTYL