Viking Cycle Ironborn jacket
I tested a NON expensive jacket and was surprised.
What is the easiest solution to any problem? Well, you make it somebody else’s problem! My problem was the weather in Southern California being unpredictable this spring and none of my motorcycle jackets was good enough to ride with, my expensive leather jacket was too hot, my other expensive mesh jacket was too cold, so I needed a mid-season jacket but I didn’t want to spend a fortune.
This is when I contacted the guys at Viking Cycle and passed my problem to them, since I was reviewing their Viking Axe Saddlebags, and they came up with the solution, the Viking Cycle Ironborn textile jacket, warm enough for cold mornings with the removable sleeveless liner and flowing a ton of air in the hot mid day sun with the multiple, zipped open vents.
Surprisingly enough I found myself preferring this jacket when I need something low key that doesn’t make me look like a Power Ranger and protective enough not to worry while riding around.
On top of that I think it looks great!
The Viking Cycle Ironborne textile jacket turned out to be a great surprise, costs a fraction of my other jackets and I end up using it more, now, let’s be real, I will not go to the race track with it, because that is not what the Ironborn is made for, the Viking Cycle Ironborn jacket is a technical yet casual textile jacket to ride your bike safely and in style.
Let’s take a look at what is this jacket made of.
The Ironborn is built with durable PU coated Cordura, is well protected with armor on elbows, shoulders, and there is a place holder for a back protector. The Ironborn has an ergonomic, reflective design with water resistant outer layer, a removable, sleeveless inner liner, reinforced elbows and adjustable side straps. Offering 2 external zippered pockets and one internal pocket, this durable biker jacket will easily store essential on-the-go items such as wallets, phones, glasses, etc. The jacket is a mid-season motorcycle jacket with high adjustability and a outstanding airflow system for ventilation. The jacket is extremely high quality with durable construction, easy-to-use pullers, and zippers. The Viking cycle Ironborn is one jacket that every rider should have in their closet.
Let’s take a closet look at the Viking Cycle Ironborn textile jacket and see the main characteristics.
Unmentioned on the Viking Cycle description of this jacket is the adjustable sleeves size, via a 2 position strap, the industry standard short zipper inside for riding pants and the elastic leash sewn into the right pocket.
In the end I use the Ironborn a lot, it’s well made, certainly up to the competition and best of all, you get a lot for the price. So, check them out at VikingCycle.com and you won’t be disappointed.
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First put the Viking Bags Viking Axe medium sportbike saddlebags over the pillion seat and adjust the Velcro straps that that run across, most bikes do not have a square seat, so you can adjust the length of the cross straps to fit any shape seat you can think of, after that secure the front straps to the passenger pegs or another anchoring point, as long as it is part of the rear sub-frame and not the swing arm, if you secure them to something that is not stationary (the swing arm moves up and down comparatively to the rear sub-frame) they will loosen up when the bike starts going, at this point just secure the rear straps to the license plate holder or another sturdy point in the very back and you are all set and ready to go.
Here is how to reset the service light on your BMW F800GS.
The first step is obviously going to either the Appstore or Google play to download the “Motoscan” app, after installing the app is time to get the parts needed to have your BMW F800GS be able to communicate with your phone.
Start by removing the seat and locating the diagnostic plug. The diagnostic plug is round, about 1 inch across and is located under the seat, forward towards the fuel tank. Pull it off the retaining clip and remove the cap to uncover the 10 pin plug.
Get your phone and let’s connect it to the Bluetooth device, open your phone Bluetooth setting page and search for new devices and push and release the scan button on the OBDlink LX device, which is pretty much the only button on the device, at this point “OBDlink LX” should appear among the paired devices, when the “Bluetooth pairing request” message appears on your phone just push “OK”. The OBDlink LX is now paired with your phone, but you are not quite done yet, open the Motoscan app, go to settings, Communication, and select for communication type “Bluetooth” and under Bluetooth device select “OBDlink LX”. You are now all connected and ready to go.
You can now set the current date, and reset the service reminder to whatever milage and date you want. EVEN IF THE APP SAYS “MILAGE” EVERYWHERE, THE NUMBERS ARE ACTUALLY IN “KILOMETERS KM” hence 6,000 miles is actually 10,000 KM, 12,000 miles = 20’000 KM and so on.
The F800GS instrument cluster will go off and come back on, the gauges will perform a self test swiping full scale, just like when you turn on the ignition and the SERVICE LIGHT will be gone, CONGRATULATIONS YOU ARE DONE!!!!
When it comes to steering dampers, 
The advantages of a stable front wheel are, a more precise steering, less fatigue due to arm-pump and an easier to control bike on rough terrain or sand. While the bike’s own suspensions take care of the vertical movements the 
The main features that elevate the 
– the F800GS kit raises the bars 20 mm and moves them forward by 3mm for increased comfort and clearance.
Scotts gives you step-by-step instruction specific to your bike, in the case of the F800GS the installation is pretty straight forward, remove the seat and the center cowl, free the handlebars and lay them forward out of the way. (Pay attention not to scratch anything)
Check the clearance by rotating the bars left to right full lock and verify freedom of movement, then start the bike and do it again before riding. Now trim the plastic key-cowling and you are done.
The 
One of the features that everybody should pay attention to is the attachment points the plate uses to mount on the engine, and because nobody can say it better than 
The owner’s manual on your F800GS states “Both too little and too much engine oil can lead to engine damage. Always make sure that the oil level is correct“. You might say, “ so what is the problem? I check the level regularly” but do you know that BMW has a specific procedure to check the oil?
But let’s just jump into the meat of the matter, put the bike on the center stand or if you don’t have it use a motorcycle stand on the rear wheel, remove the skid plate and clean the area you are about to work on (drain plug,
While you are waiting for the oil to drain there are a few things you can do, the drain plug as a magnet on its center, this magnet collects all the metal shavings and particles that the engine produces, so it is time to wipe it clean, at the same time this is a good time to replace the crush washer on it as well. BMW recommends to use a new crush washer for every oil change ( they are not that expensive).
When the oil has stopped sipping out it is time to remove the 
Re-install the drain plug, torque it to 30ft/Lbs (40N-m), then, grab the new 
Torque specs and capacities:
Once you do that, position the bike on its side stand, unloaded, rotate the wheel to reach the chain sag point (lowest point on your chain) and mark it, with a marker or a piece of masking tape. Now get your measuring tape and by pushing up and down on your chain, make note of the distance between the lowest and the highest point. The gap needs to be between 
Get your breaker bar, your 24mm socket and loosen up the axle nut, now loosen the locknuts on both sides and via adjusting screws, on both sides, adjust the chain tension to specs. 
The 
The BMW Vario panniers are an inexpensive (considering the competitors) way to get yourself a full set of panniers. This set of cases fits the BMW F800GS/F700GS/F650 and can be accessorized with backrest pads, inside nets and liner bags.
In the real world where you run around town or commute to work those black plastic bags look very appealing with their sleek and stylish lines, the ability to lock them with the same key used for the bike ignition is incredibly convenient as well. When the panniers are in the retracted position they are slightly less wide than the handlebars giving the driver the ability to split lanes or zip thru traffic (in those states that allow it) wile when extended they appear to be just a 1″ wider than the handle bars on each side and do not get in the way of your passenger.
The BMW Vario panniers, although a great product, have some faults. Only the right side bag can store a full size helmet, especially a dual sports one, although you might be able to store a half or an open face helmet on the left side, so if you carry a passenger with you there is a chance that one of the helmets will have to stay outside and endure the elements. The odd shape of the left case, to allow room for the exhaust, makes it difficult to utilize the full volume available, but if you are an expert Tetris player you should be ok. Last but not least, if you elect to go off-roading with it and trash it around, it cannot be banged back into shape like an aluminum case and I have the suspicion that if dir
t or mud end up in the extending mechanism there could be some problems with it.