<------ look at my av.
I have a 98 fatboy w/ 84,691 miles on it. Strict oil changes, a belt, brakes, starter and tranny linkage, a few seals and still runs like theres no tomorrow.
I also have a 98 sportster custom bar hopper that has 56,901 miles on it. Just routine maintenance.
I bought a 05 shadow spirit off the showroom floor 10 months ago and am about to hit 15k on it. No problems except for a chain and set of tires.
I love that spirit its fun as hell to ride. I ride everyday year around to work.
Here is a post that has a link to a nice website for winter gear. I can personally vouch for this stuff, I have the vest, arm chaps and gloves. Keeps me toasty warm. 23 degrees this winter add 80mph down the interstae=about 4 degrees.
http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthr...00#post1952500