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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  • @CycleCruza
    @CycleCruza8 жыл бұрын

    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

    @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

    @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

  • @mrfuriouser
    @mrfuriouser11 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @murf6201
    @murf620111 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @iRagedoyoudearSir
    @iRagedoyoudearSir10 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @murf6201
    @murf620111 жыл бұрын

    Jamdc, thanks for the plug, and happy to have you as a follower, Thanks and cheers, Murph.

  • @000Haze
    @000Haze11 жыл бұрын

    Respect for having the balls to drop everything and do something like this, many think of it but very very few actually do it !

  • @supernova1976
    @supernova197611 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @1guyin10
    @1guyin1011 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @edwardcaco8534
    @edwardcaco853410 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @murf6201
    @murf620111 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Wolfshamil
    @Wolfshamil4 жыл бұрын

    God bless you Murph!

  • @whataname01
    @whataname019 жыл бұрын

    Live long and prosperous my friend...

  • @WolverineNerd
    @WolverineNerd11 жыл бұрын

    Murph, you sir are a good person. Be safe and good luck on your travels.

  • @JoseRodrigues-tc3dw
    @JoseRodrigues-tc3dw10 жыл бұрын

    inspiring simplicity!

  • @sereneturmoil
    @sereneturmoil11 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @snakeboy256
    @snakeboy25611 жыл бұрын

    this is awesome. mad respect. ride on brother.

  • @ericguangsu
    @ericguangsu11 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @themonkeydew
    @themonkeydew11 жыл бұрын

    he is truely amazing

  • @gregoriogalindo8430
    @gregoriogalindo84304 жыл бұрын

    Que bien, buena suerte siempre en dónde esté.

  • @murf6201
    @murf620111 жыл бұрын

    the3rddeclin, Thanks so much, glad you liked it. Cheers, Murph.

  • @turcotyards7685
    @turcotyards768511 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @goYankees19
    @goYankees1911 жыл бұрын

    Keep on truckin' through, Murph. We're all rooting for you!

  • @TheZigg3
    @TheZigg311 жыл бұрын

    keep doing what you love!!

  • @henrischel9373
    @henrischel93737 жыл бұрын

    Murph, respect !!

  • @Arnoud115
    @Arnoud11510 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @GrotrianSeiler
    @GrotrianSeiler11 жыл бұрын

    What an inspiration. This guy must have amazing inner peace. My hat's off to you, sir.

  • @renecool93
    @renecool9311 жыл бұрын

    very inspirational

  • @CaptanMacTavish1
    @CaptanMacTavish111 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed this.. It's so nice to see something good when we live in such bad times.

  • @murf6201
    @murf620111 жыл бұрын

    Matt, Thanks my friend, Cheers, Murph.

  • @ElectrikSk8
    @ElectrikSk811 жыл бұрын

    Awesome story. -applauds

  • @CubCadetTractorGuy
    @CubCadetTractorGuy11 жыл бұрын

    Cool story I love people like murph who go out and do what they want

  • @footle83
    @footle8311 жыл бұрын

    Murph is back! Awesome!

  • @JPK0009
    @JPK000911 жыл бұрын

    I like you optimism and determination sir.

  • @murf6201
    @murf620111 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Captan, appreciate the time you took to watch and comment, Cheers, Murph.

  • @carljansevanrensburg2440
    @carljansevanrensburg244010 жыл бұрын

    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

    @Jungleland33

    6 жыл бұрын

    Carl Janse van Rensburg me too.

  • @MrJian0020
    @MrJian002011 жыл бұрын

    wish you well. Waiting for you in Australia!

  • @Pickelfartlightning
    @Pickelfartlightning11 жыл бұрын

    Good on Yeah!!!What ever makes you happy.Because that`s what counts.

  • @1976karans
    @1976karans5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome..... Sir

  • @m1chelangel01
    @m1chelangel0111 жыл бұрын

    Wow, inspirational

  • @thetreverpitts
    @thetreverpitts11 жыл бұрын

    thats an awesome story why cant we all be happy like this dude

  • @EdStewbie
    @EdStewbie11 жыл бұрын

    Awesome episode!

  • @dubt53
    @dubt5311 жыл бұрын

    Keep on bikin' Murph!

  • @leemarsh6268
    @leemarsh626810 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @mattng06
    @mattng0611 жыл бұрын

    Kudo's to you and good luck in your journey!!

  • @kmanzszs
    @kmanzszs11 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @jdpdk
    @jdpdk11 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video.. We never have enough of those personalities

  • @the3rddecline
    @the3rddecline11 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that was really.. moving :). Glad people like you exist. Enjoy the ride!

  • @stuartelwell1975
    @stuartelwell197511 жыл бұрын

    Murph You total Legend!!

  • @BenvolioG18
    @BenvolioG1811 жыл бұрын

    Very cool must be very fun exploring new areas.

  • @hitman501701
    @hitman50170111 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @CareraDrift
    @CareraDrift11 жыл бұрын

    Awesome story

  • @murf6201
    @murf620111 жыл бұрын

    sereneturmoil, Many thanks for your thoughtful and kind words, I appreciate that, Murph.

  • @murf6201
    @murf620111 жыл бұрын

    Gimiesome, Thank you for that, Murph.

  • @5serieslover
    @5serieslover11 жыл бұрын

    He's living the life we all wish we could

  • @elsutil1983
    @elsutil198311 жыл бұрын

    This guy is authentic

  • @joebuck421
    @joebuck42111 жыл бұрын

    You my friend live the best life any one could dream of

  • @groovyhippie1165
    @groovyhippie116511 жыл бұрын

    This is so awesome! I need to start taking the steps to live the other "normal" life. Great video and happy journeys.

  • @daniel0820910148
    @daniel082091014811 жыл бұрын

    U rock dude.. keep chasing your dream! Keep it up.

  • @T1g4h
    @T1g4h11 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @PatrickRW99
    @PatrickRW9911 жыл бұрын

    what an incredible man!

  • @ravindersingh-uu9tz
    @ravindersingh-uu9tz8 жыл бұрын

    make a tv series of this guy.he is a living legend.

  • @samualiam9981
    @samualiam99819 жыл бұрын

    I truly envy this man.

  • @ErKa44
    @ErKa4411 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @alanshteynberg8313
    @alanshteynberg831311 жыл бұрын

    Very inspiring. Keep on truckin friend! I hope you add more amazing photos to your collection, and more importantly; joyful memories.

  • @TheWibbl3
    @TheWibbl311 жыл бұрын

    Murph your such an inspiration, how many of us are saying in our heads 'one day'.

  • @dawidos117
    @dawidos11711 жыл бұрын

    Inspirational.

  • @LysergikFuneral
    @LysergikFuneral11 жыл бұрын

    I've followed on your website, Expedition Portal, Overland Journal, and even with Leno. You're the man Murph, keep it up!

  • @murf6201
    @murf620111 жыл бұрын

    andruha, Yep, different strokes for different folks. Thanks again for your response. Best, Murph.

  • @murf6201
    @murf620111 жыл бұрын

    80, I did the Skyline and Blue Ridge in 2010, enjoy and have fun. And nothing wrong with keeping going....... Murph.

  • @cabrassobreruedas
    @cabrassobreruedas8 жыл бұрын

    INCREDIBLE!!!!

  • @murf6201
    @murf620111 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @thinkingman07
    @thinkingman0711 жыл бұрын

    Tough life to live but what an incredible road to travel.

  • @murf6201
    @murf620111 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ed, Mike Wilson put a great piece together on this one. Murph.

  • @PRTEVYBMW
    @PRTEVYBMW10 жыл бұрын

    GOD BLESS,AND RIDE ON BROTHER!

  • @murf6201

    @murf6201

    10 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and the nice comment my friend... Murph.

  • @sbuschi
    @sbuschi11 жыл бұрын

    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 :-)

  • @frozen2kx
    @frozen2kx11 жыл бұрын

    Watching for the first time and this reminds me of Long way round. Good luck on your travels.

  • @rafaelgonz2099
    @rafaelgonz209911 жыл бұрын

    Very cold! Two Words. Awesome video.

  • @antoniofs94
    @antoniofs9411 жыл бұрын

    Great video, great achievement, great life. Congrats!

  • @MegaBigboost
    @MegaBigboost11 жыл бұрын

    God bless you sir, didn't know you could live like that....wanna try that sometime....be safe murph

  • @murf6201
    @murf620111 жыл бұрын

    WTF, Highest honor there in that compliment, thank you. Cheers, Murph.

  • @abc3844
    @abc38449 жыл бұрын

    Respect to you Murph!!!

  • @servicarrider
    @servicarrider10 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @goldendisc
    @goldendisc11 жыл бұрын

    Awesome trip. Can't wait till I save enough money to have an exiting adventure myself.

  • @murf6201
    @murf620111 жыл бұрын

    Chevelle, Thanks for the tip, I will if I get the chance. I've heard that's it gorgeous there, Cheers, Murph.

  • @phildo1048
    @phildo104811 жыл бұрын

    Livin' the dream

  • @Aderegamisou
    @Aderegamisou9 жыл бұрын

    Come on lads...+1 for Murph!!!

  • @pedroperez159
    @pedroperez1599 жыл бұрын

    The goal is to know, what it is that wants to know. Well done my man!

  • @murf6201
    @murf620110 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @murf6201
    @murf620111 жыл бұрын

    RaceMe, cheers and thanks. Keep on riding brother.....see you on the road, Murph.

  • @justinajohnson3359
    @justinajohnson33599 жыл бұрын

    Amazing man

  • @aidanturnbull368
    @aidanturnbull36811 жыл бұрын

    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. :)

  • @murf6201
    @murf620111 жыл бұрын

    agustin, Appreciate the vote of confidence my friend, Regards, Murph.

  • @JDMallianceHonduras
    @JDMallianceHonduras11 жыл бұрын

    Murph just reminded me how much I love traveling to places I don't even know and getting lost and all that stuff.

  • @elbrujolosabetodo
    @elbrujolosabetodo10 жыл бұрын

    great vid Murph, keep it up man.

  • @MrPantube
    @MrPantube7 жыл бұрын

    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

    @devhowto

    7 жыл бұрын

    Sidecar is not standard here

  • @murf6201
    @murf620111 жыл бұрын

    Thanks hao jiang, Murph.

  • @danwuvsy0o
    @danwuvsy0o11 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @ecorico22
    @ecorico2211 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @johnnganga8409
    @johnnganga840911 жыл бұрын

    got to KENYA, you are welcom

  • @murf6201
    @murf620111 жыл бұрын

    Finland ROCKS!! Even Mike Wilson, the producer and editor of this vid, when he came here to Rovaniemi, loved Finland. Murph.

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