[hlrembe]

I did not read all the posts here so I may be repeating a suggestion. I am a year round rider in N Ga and ride in any and all weather conditions and temps.
I absolutely swear by Frank Thomas gear. It is made in England with their experience for inclement weather VERY apparent. Fit and finish is among the best I've seen. Built in protection is top notch, and yes I did have a very unfortunate test session last thursday. Even though I fractured a shoulder blade at 60mph it should have been a great deal worse. My gear saved my a$$ and only needs to go to the dry cleaners personally I was as stunned as the EMS folks that everything went as well as it did. Have worn my gear down to 7-8 deg F. with nothing under it other than a pair of jeans and Under-Armours mock-t cold weather shirt and a wool sweater.
The only thing I will add this year is I am going back to heated grips on my old GS and XS since my ZX-7R may or may not be repaired from thursdays episode and niether one of those have any wind protection for the hands.
I also want to add that from personal experience the new textiles are much more everyday durable and far more weather resistant than leather I leave leather for the track and use textile on the street.