Widder going out of business?

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Jan 28, 2008 | 12:53 AM

Bluerose

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Widder going out of business?

I had finally decided to buy some Widder Heated gear. I really like the setup over Gerbing.

When I went to thier web site to read up on some stuff there was a notice on the web site (http://www.widder.com ) that "All warrenties will end on Dec. 31, 2008"...to say the least I was a bit confused.

I can't find anything on the site that specifically states anything but I have heard the founder passed away over the holidays.

Widder is Ojai, California....a good american made product. I hope it's not true.

Jan 28, 2008 | 01:03 AM

Rhubarb

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RE: Widder going out of business?

I have a fear of being tethered to the bike.
I know I will break connectors if not my neck!

I know nothing about Widder, but it sounds like a road trip is in order to check it out.

Jan 28, 2008 | 01:19 AM

Troy.R.H

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RE: Widder going out of business?

I don't have any info on Widder. I just bought the Gerbing heated jacket liner and heated gloves for my wife. Just curious what it was you didn't like about the Gerbing?

We live in NE Illinois and ride until they salt the roads so she should get a lot of use out of the heated clothing.

Jan 28, 2008 | 01:38 AM

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RE: Widder going out of business?

From NW Cycle News...

Widder Enterprises to Close Doors
One of the best-known producers of heated gear for motorcyclists will close itâ€™s doors at the end of 2008. In an email to a motorcycling mailing list, Pat Widder of Widder Enterprises announced the difficult decision to close the company after 37 years:

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After a 37 year run, Joyce and I made the decision his past summer. We are staying open this year to cover any warranty issues and sell the remaining inventory. It was a hard decision because of the thousands of great people we have met through the years, but the main reason is we are ready to do other things now that our sons have been raised.

http://www.northwestcyclenews.com/20...o-close-doors/

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Jan 28, 2008 | 02:44 AM

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RE: Widder going out of business?

Gerbing probably put them out of business.

Jan 28, 2008 | 06:36 AM

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RE: Widder going out of business?

Sorry to see them shut down. I too liked their setup over any other system. Guess it's time to buy a few spare cables so I can keep using for years.

Jan 28, 2008 | 01:19 PM

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RE: Widder going out of business?

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ORIGINAL: Troy.R.H

I don't have any info on Widder. I just bought the Gerbing heated jacket liner and heated gloves for my wife. Just curious what it was you didn't like about the Gerbing?

We live in NE Illinois and ride until they salt the roads so she should get a lot of use out of the heated clothing.

I liked that I did not have to have arms if I didn't want them and they were less obtursive under a jacket or pants because they only cover where you usually get cold (outer arms, top of legs...etc). I had been doing the research when I found out there were closing.

Wasn't planning on buying the whole system in one shot but I just might. BMW has been selling them for years. Not uncommon to hear folks having the same vest for 10 + years.

And the best part = made in the USA.