what did you do with your fazer today ?

[fazersharp]

I don't understand why those who choose to ride through the winter, feel that those of us who choose not to should feel ashamed for it.
I spend a fortune a year to keep a car on the road so when the weather's shit, I'll use it rather than the bike.
  I'm sure most of us, who only use our bikes when the weather's reasonable, have done our share of winter riding, I know I have. I started riding in the early 80's when there were no heated grips or clothing, no goretex or technical windproof layers and tyres were nothing like they are today, not to mention ABS, traction control and rider modes. And we had things like frost and snow in those days too. So we know what it's like to be cold and miserable on a bike and choose not to be. And of course and probably more importantly, however well you try to look after it, a bike will always look worse coming out of winter than it did going in.
         

I am the no shame signature guy !.You have summed it up perfectly for me vinnyb. Just like you started riding early 80s and had no choice of a car for 4 years. Fast forward to today and the bike is for fun and it aint no fun in the rain.
But I don't consider myself as a "fair weather rider" because I will happily ride in the winter so long as it is not wet - or damp! or a layer of salt on the road.
As for the statement "  impression the majority of members are middle aged" I wonder if that has something to do with how long Fazer owners keep their bike for. I have had my bike almost 20 years, when I joined this forum I was not middle aged  :lol .