We all feel your pain, OP. Well, those of us that live in snow-prone areas in the winter, anyway!
You know what I've found helps to take the edge off PMS (never heard that one before, TeacherJoe, but I'm gonna use it from now on, hat-tip to you, sir!) MONEY. Yep, usually right around this time of the year, after Christmas and New Year's, you've got a little extra coin laying around and the bike is just sitting there begging to be modded. This is the time when I spend the most money on things for the bike.
For instance, I just installed the Givi side cases the other day. Check that one off the list. Oh, what's that you say? There's a list? Of course there is!
Side cases - check!
Top case to replace the one I stupidly sold
Replace the black front fender with the blue FZ6R front fender
Then there's the mundane, yet necessary maintenance.
Lube cables
Changed the oil
Change the fork oil
New brake pads, front and rear
Check coolant and change if necessary
Check chain and sprockets for wear and replace if necessary
The list goes on and on, but believe it or not, it gets me through the winter. Before you know it, it'll be March and the temps will start to rise into the 50's for highs around here and I'll be ON THE ROAD! :thumbup: