I see many comments about those who park their bike three months out of the year. In my teens and early twenties while living in Indiana, I was on my bike unless there was snow or ice on the road... even in single digit temperature. These days (a few decades later) I still ride in the winter as long as temps are mid thirties or higher.
So, who rides and who throws a cover on it?

 

I do.

 

Winter rider with electric heatd gear

 

I ride. Mostly on the weekends if sunny and above 40*. If over 30* in the morning, I may ride to work.

 

I ride year around. These days though, if I get out in the cold rain there has to be a reason. In the old days, I even road in ice and snow. Not out of choice though. In those days the Harley was my only means of transportation and I had to get to work..

 

Bike is stored away from 1st Nov til e/o Feb. Will be back on the road some time in March, weather permitting. Wet and salt on the streets will kill the bike....

Also saves me 4 months of insurance.

 

I ride throughout the year. If it's raining I pass but cold is no deal breaker. The bike never gets winterized.

 

I have always road all year long as long as no ice or snow on the road. Now that I am old I use heated gear just the jacket. The MC club I belong to we have a ride every Saturday we call it Frosted nuts run.

 

My stopping point is 36 degrees as my glasses will ice up after while when colder at time.

I also will not ride if salt has been on the road as it is pain to clean up.

In SW Ohio, I can ride during the winter at times most years. I rode to work twice this week.

I have engine guard covers and hand control covers for my Heritage and those are very helpful.

 

When the OP asked who rides through the winter, I don't really think he was talking about guys who live in Florida, Texas, and California! HA!

While it's not as cold in the part of Idaho where I live, I do ride all winter, weather permitting. If it's above freezing and road is dry, I'll ride.