Has any one had history with WIDDER heated vests? Do vests keep you warm as opposed to jackets ( do heated sleeves make a big difference ?). Saw a site where Widder vests with controler was $90.00.
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I like my jacket liner. Warmth on arms makes a huge difference. Just bought a lithium battery so my wife can use her jacket liner while she walks the dogs. Oh yeah.
I wear jacket liners so I have something to plug my gloves into!
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I've got the Widder with the arm chaps and a Gerbing jacket liner. You will want either the chaps or Gerbing jacket liner. You do not want the Widder if it has the old style 'screws' connectors. Having both, I always go for the Gerbing. I'm sure you know that Widder is also out of business - IIRC he retired and shut it down.
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ST allows a lot more cold wind to the arms then to the chest. 28 degree coat sleeves will like ... 28 degrees. I vote ARMS!
Many years ago I started with a Widder vest. I then bought a Gerbring jacket liner. I wouldn't switch back I gave my Widder vest to a riding buddy.
[QUOTE;1708055]I have had a heated liner with sleaves only since ch r istmas....vaaaantastic. feel guilty using it. Mine is a first gear with dual controls so if I use the gloves, I can have a differenttemp....I had noidea what I have been missing. Less bulk, mord movement....[/QUOTE]
That is funny. I also got the FirstGear gloves and jacket liner right before Christmas. I completely agree that their is some guilt, it is almost like cheating!
That is funny. I also got the FirstGear gloves and jacket liner right before Christmas. I completely agree that their is some guilt, it is almost like cheating!
OP
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Didn't know Widder was out of business. Good to know. Will get full jacket. Sure will cut down on bulk, & packing the bike for trips. Don't tell the wife--it would be more room for make-up. Looks to me like more room for stuff from Duty Free.
CYYJ
Michael
Just a postscript to this discussion: Widder has indeed gone out of business (you can see their 'Goodbye' website here: www.widder.com), but some spare parts - mostly connectors and stuff like that - are sold by the Iron Butt Association, their website is here: IBA e-Store
Then there was Eclipse - another good heated clothing company. Still using my Eclipse heated vest that I bought in 1983.
ST1100Y
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Old thread but +1. You'll appreciate the heated sleeves as well as a heated collar.
Many find a dual controller is helpful as the gloves are usually cranked higher than the liner.
I agree with the general sentiment, I have a Gerbings heated jacket liner, G3 heated gloves and heated socks all controlled with the dual zone controller and I can ride comfortably in any temperature down to the teens.
anyone had any luck ordering from the IBA? I keep getting a server error when trying to set up a new account as i'm not actually an IBA member.
CYYJ
Michael
I ordered a cable (small replacement part) from the IBA about 8 weeks ago, and it arrived promptly. I'm not an IBA member and have not done any business with them before.
Michael
Michael
Has anyone tried the Keis heated gear?
http://www.keisapparel.co.uk/product-category/motorcycle/
http://www.keisapparel.co.uk/product-category/motorcycle/
thank you for the reply, I ended up buiding my own cable which is pulling double duty for both my electric vest and battery tender, depending on which fuse i use. I may still place an order for a spare, and your stock looks much nicer than my diy job...