Originally Posted by Slaninar

I also ride (BICYCLE) in the snow and I also think I'm tough! ARRR! But motorcycle is a different beast.

Riding motorcycle is not about being tough. Not for all the people. But it is a way of life for some. Ideal conditions are only on the race track, apart from that they're far from ideal, but to have some fun without risking too much, it takes a dry day and decent pavement. From your post I'd guess you haven't done more than 100 kilometres on a motorcycle.