Murph Returns! Exploring the Arctic Circle in a BMW R 1150 GS Adventure - The Downshift Episode 55
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On this week's episode of The Downshift, we catch up with Murph, who set off 3 years ago to ride his BMW R 1150 GS Adventure motorcycle around the world. Since Murph lives on his motorcycle and was planning to drive in snow and ice, the bike had to be modified to the extreme. Added was a Mobec Duo-Drive 2wd Sidecar for carrying all of his possessions as well as tons of other custom bits to deal with the freezing cold. With his new kit assembled, Murph decided to spend the winter exploring the Arctic Circle.
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This guy is great! What a life! I've never seen anybody ride a motorcycle in heavy snow like that let alone live off of his motorcycle, amazing! I hope he's still riding and traveling. Btw, my late grandfather was 100% finnish, would love to visit finland myself.
@dakotachurch8377
7 жыл бұрын
I knew I'd see you here. "You know I bet CycleCruza would love this guy, maybe I should message him... Nah he's seen it"
@gravguyyahoo
7 жыл бұрын
Cycle Cruza i was out on my sidecar bike yesterday here in Cleveland its not 12 all the time but the snow is deep enough
Bully for you, Murph ! It is always a joy to watch someone doing what they were meant to do and living the life that they chose.
80, Thanks for watching and listing to me. Glad to hear your remarks, appreciate it. Nice to know they have resonated some, very touching. Be well my friend, Murph.
You Sir, are simply amazing! I wish you all the best and I hope you will get to visit all the places you dream of. Ride safe and keep on riding!
Jamdc, thanks for the plug, and happy to have you as a follower, Thanks and cheers, Murph.
Respect for having the balls to drop everything and do something like this, many think of it but very very few actually do it !
Hey Murph, watched this video with the whole family, and from our 4 year old to 40 year old we were all inspired and loved Rovaniemi. Wish you a safe journey and hope all your dreams come true. Thank you MT for bringing us real people.
Murph, I've been following your journey for some time now. I'm sure it gets lonely and frustrating at times, but what an adventure! Thanks for bringing us along for the ride and sharing those awesome pictures of yours. You have a great perception of landscapes. Travel safe!
Hello Murph! Just found you and, Wow! Just, Wow! Moved to tears. I'm a cancer survivor and BMW F650 commuter, my world is pretty small but Life is Good. I bought your sticker set. Hope that gets you a warm cup of coffee or another liter of gas for your hack. God speed and praying for you on your adventure. Ed, CT-USA.
Thepod, it is, it's a great feeling. It's a big pace, this globe we live on, although the further I travel, the smaller it seems to get. Cheers, Murph.
God bless you Murph!
Live long and prosperous my friend...
Murph, you sir are a good person. Be safe and good luck on your travels.
inspiring simplicity!
It's great, and still inspiring, to see Murph doing well and living life on his own terms. May the roads you travel and the paths you carve treat you well, sir. All the best.
this is awesome. mad respect. ride on brother.
Murph, you are living many people's dream! And most people are tangled by what they have and are afraid to lose. keep going and all my best wishes!
he is truely amazing
Que bien, buena suerte siempre en dónde esté.
the3rddeclin, Thanks so much, glad you liked it. Cheers, Murph.
I was asking myself the same question, thanx for the honest answer. As far as I'm concerned you are living the dream, I admire you for doing it. I'll go visit your site for sure. Good luck
Keep on truckin' through, Murph. We're all rooting for you!
keep doing what you love!!
Murph, respect !!
Hello Murph! The way you live is the way that a lot of bikers, and others, probably would want to live, however, though to responsibilities at home never dare to. I think it's awesome the way you live your life. I'm a 20 year old Dutch student and having ridden 4000 km trough Laos and Vietnam and planning to do a tour trough south-east, east europe this summer, you are quite the inspiring person. That's why I try to save up money and travel as much as possible before having responsibilities to follow up to. But for now; good luck on your further travels!
What an inspiration. This guy must have amazing inner peace. My hat's off to you, sir.
very inspirational
Really enjoyed this.. It's so nice to see something good when we live in such bad times.
Matt, Thanks my friend, Cheers, Murph.
Awesome story. -applauds
Cool story I love people like murph who go out and do what they want
Murph is back! Awesome!
I like you optimism and determination sir.
Thanks Captan, appreciate the time you took to watch and comment, Cheers, Murph.
If it weren't for my family (my children are still small and I'm 48) I Would be on my cruiser doing the same. Live your dream! You are real motivation for me. God bless and keep safe.
@Jungleland33
6 жыл бұрын
Carl Janse van Rensburg me too.
wish you well. Waiting for you in Australia!
Good on Yeah!!!What ever makes you happy.Because that`s what counts.
Awesome..... Sir
Wow, inspirational
thats an awesome story why cant we all be happy like this dude
Awesome episode!
Keep on bikin' Murph!
Hi Murph Just watched your Finland post on KZread, I take my hat off to you sir, so people just exist and not live and I think it's great that you are taking on this Earth tour, they say there are two types if people in the world, those that ride motorcycles and those that wished they did, all the best and stay safe.
Kudo's to you and good luck in your journey!!
your adventure is probably one of the most thrilling, interesting and excitng things i have ever come accross on the internet.I wish you all the best and i hope you get to complete your mission someday ! Thank you.
Awesome video.. We never have enough of those personalities
Wow, that was really.. moving :). Glad people like you exist. Enjoy the ride!
Murph You total Legend!!
Very cool must be very fun exploring new areas.
what Amazing experiences doesn't this guy have when he looks back on what he has done with his Life and have no regrets...he will not be one of those guys who will say"why didn't i do that " ....Carpe Diem dude..you Rock
Awesome story
sereneturmoil, Many thanks for your thoughtful and kind words, I appreciate that, Murph.
Gimiesome, Thank you for that, Murph.
He's living the life we all wish we could
This guy is authentic
You my friend live the best life any one could dream of
This is so awesome! I need to start taking the steps to live the other "normal" life. Great video and happy journeys.
U rock dude.. keep chasing your dream! Keep it up.
Murph, as a fellow photographer with a desire to see the world and a serious case of wanderlust... much respect, truly. Stay safe out there man.
what an incredible man!
make a tv series of this guy.he is a living legend.
I truly envy this man.
i hope he can go on forever. I dream of something like he is doing, i feel the same way of riding a motorcycle. And thanks MotorTrend for covering his story!
Very inspiring. Keep on truckin friend! I hope you add more amazing photos to your collection, and more importantly; joyful memories.
Murph your such an inspiration, how many of us are saying in our heads 'one day'.
Inspirational.
I've followed on your website, Expedition Portal, Overland Journal, and even with Leno. You're the man Murph, keep it up!
andruha, Yep, different strokes for different folks. Thanks again for your response. Best, Murph.
80, I did the Skyline and Blue Ridge in 2010, enjoy and have fun. And nothing wrong with keeping going....... Murph.
INCREDIBLE!!!!
Jorge, Yes, you're right, it's not for everyone. Sometimes I get those moments and times in my journey that I feel like it's a little much for me too. But then I read comments like yours, and just the fact that you can see that kinda feels like a little bit of company. Thanks for that. Murph.
Tough life to live but what an incredible road to travel.
Thanks Ed, Mike Wilson put a great piece together on this one. Murph.
GOD BLESS,AND RIDE ON BROTHER!
@murf6201
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and the nice comment my friend... Murph.
Dear Murph You are an inspiration to all of us who stumble across this video. Keep riding safe and enjoy your life like you are doing.Greatings from a biker, globetrotter from Switzerland :-)
Watching for the first time and this reminds me of Long way round. Good luck on your travels.
Very cold! Two Words. Awesome video.
Great video, great achievement, great life. Congrats!
God bless you sir, didn't know you could live like that....wanna try that sometime....be safe murph
WTF, Highest honor there in that compliment, thank you. Cheers, Murph.
Respect to you Murph!!!
I oftentimes wonder what it is that causes people to do the things that they do, whatever that nay be. But, I kind of get this. Your enthusiasm inspires me. Thanks for sharing the dream.
Awesome trip. Can't wait till I save enough money to have an exiting adventure myself.
Chevelle, Thanks for the tip, I will if I get the chance. I've heard that's it gorgeous there, Cheers, Murph.
Livin' the dream
Come on lads...+1 for Murph!!!
The goal is to know, what it is that wants to know. Well done my man!
Hi Lee, Yea, bike is fine. Just some new bearings and a few other things to fix. Good to hear your lessons are going well. Big bikes are much easier to handle, right?. Good for you. Keep it up and take a long trip, Cheers, Murph.
RaceMe, cheers and thanks. Keep on riding brother.....see you on the road, Murph.
Amazing man
Murph sounds like the kind of guy who is living life properly. I would love to travel, and his bike is awesome! I have a lot of respect for this man. :)
agustin, Appreciate the vote of confidence my friend, Regards, Murph.
Murph just reminded me how much I love traveling to places I don't even know and getting lost and all that stuff.
great vid Murph, keep it up man.
I love that bike - I thought only Ural had a 2WD Side car motorcycle! All the best Murph. I'd love to do the same.
@devhowto
7 жыл бұрын
Sidecar is not standard here
Thanks hao jiang, Murph.
You motivate me. Im 22 years old and i have been riding for 4 years now. In my opinion my motorcycle droped the standards i want in life, not in a bad way. Now i just want to see the world rather than live the American dream. It all started with my first ride through Joshua Tree national park in California. My dream place is to take my bike back to the Philipines where i was born and ride it through the country there. If you make it to the Philipines you need to post a video!
you know Murph i remember a good handful of years back standing outside one night talking to my best friend, asking what really is the point to all this. to buy a house and maybe a few cars. you make me realize how focused on systems and "responsibilities" we are raised on. being significant is much more then stature glad we could talk -rico
got to KENYA, you are welcom
Finland ROCKS!! Even Mike Wilson, the producer and editor of this vid, when he came here to Rovaniemi, loved Finland. Murph.