Four years ago I rode from Townsville to Brisbane in late December.(1400.00k) The heat was right up there with dehydration being a real issue. purchased a pair of off white pants and had a white shirt with the bike boots of course. The only riders who waved were Goldwing owners and the odd trike that I met. Seems they are a lot less discernng about the fellow riders they meet on the road than the others! Yep! The uniform and the bike can make a difference as to how you will be accepted especially by the Harley Fraternity.