Hmm tough question… can it be done… absolutely! Should it be done… that’s for you to answer. The region you live in and/or will visit often will give you a good indicator. I live in NC, we get ice storms in the winter, a bike as only mode of transportation wold not be recommended. If you live in say Miami…. I cannot see any reason why you couldn’t.
You need to sit down and honestly figure out where you ride, and where you could end up riding for things like girlfriends house, family reunions and holidays, where your friend from high school ended up going to college so you can visit… etc.
Check out you weather locally and look at say a 5 yr trend to see what your up against. Or could be up against.
Sorry about the Ranger… what problems you having with it?