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Forum: Ride reports 01-11-2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,181
Posted By SMURPH
Sorry to hear about your laptop. That sucks. ...

Sorry to hear about your laptop. That sucks.

Definitely following your trip. I have a friend that quit his job in Edmonton and got hired on with an oil company in Kuwait. He just purchased two...
Forum: Vendors 12-28-2012, 05:24 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 62,188
Posted By SMURPH
Me too. Me too!!!

Me too. Me too!!!
Forum: Parallel Universe 09-09-2012, 10:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,118
Posted By SMURPH
Still my favourite show on tv. My wife watches it...

Still my favourite show on tv. My wife watches it too and is pissed when it's over. 'That was 70 minutes?'. I'm sure the rest of the season will gain strength - though I have no complaints so far....
Forum: Orange Crush 08-04-2012, 09:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,058
Posted By SMURPH
1 word. Awesome! :)

1 word. Awesome! :)
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 08-03-2012, 10:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 370
Posted By SMURPH
Err... make that Saturday Sept 1st. Just checked...

Err... make that Saturday Sept 1st. Just checked our tickets. Guess I booked the wrong date. Oh well. Now going Saturday. ha.
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 08-02-2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 370
Posted By SMURPH
Need a place to pitch a ...hammock Aug 31

Hey folks,

A friend and I are riding down from Edmonton, Alberta to attend the Horizons Unlimited meeting in Nakusp and from there do some riding through Washington, Montana and Oregon. On August...
Forum: Vendors 08-01-2012, 01:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,062
Posted By SMURPH
A few of us in Edmonton have dealt with...

A few of us in Edmonton have dealt with Aviciouscycle - wanting to support a Canadian vendor. Unfortunately we've all experience long long wait times for orders to arrive.

A friend ordered a...
Forum: Equipment 06-10-2012, 02:21 PM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 229,527
Posted By SMURPH
nice shots, Phil! You're more hardcore than I...

nice shots, Phil! You're more hardcore than I originally gave you credit for! lol

Looking forward to RTTH where we can 'hang' out.

S
Forum: Road warriors 06-04-2012, 10:41 PM
Replies: 2,426
Views: 396,201
Posted By SMURPH
Decided a quick trip to the mountains was in...

Decided a quick trip to the mountains was in order. We're only about 4 hours from Jasper but decided to take the more scenic route which involves 2 more hours but more mountains. Win win. Lots of...
Forum: Ride reports 06-04-2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 633
Posted By SMURPH
Glad I found this thread. I'll do a repost to...

Glad I found this thread. I'll do a repost to vstrom.info. I hope you and Hal are having a blast - and at the same time bringing light for such an important cause. I'm good friends with Hal's sister...
Forum: Vendors 05-24-2012, 07:02 AM
Replies: 3,397
Views: 678,880
Posted By SMURPH
Just mounted the Little Rocker from Eastern...

Just mounted the Little Rocker from Eastern Beaver to switch the 44's on my FJR. Works great!! Sanjoh will be the next Tim Ferriss at this rate. :). http://img.tapatalk.com/44968002-3f0f-cafe.jpg...
Forum: Road warriors 05-24-2012, 06:45 AM
Replies: 2,426
Views: 396,201
Posted By SMURPH
Using the iPhone app called 'Road Trip', I log...

Using the iPhone app called 'Road Trip', I log all my vehicles. My '05 FJR is at 40.41 mpg (US). Tank before that was 35.26. Hoping for mid 40's after I run some seafoam through it. Previous owner...
Forum: Equipment 04-18-2012, 12:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,000
Posted By SMURPH
Just received my Neotec today. What an awesome...

Just received my Neotec today. What an awesome helmet!

I went from an old RF800 to a Shoei Hornet and now to the Neotec. (all size Large for those wondering about fit. I did have to spoon a bit...
Forum: Road warriors 04-17-2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 2,426
Views: 396,201
Posted By SMURPH
Lookin good, Stew and BH!! I'm still waiting to...

Lookin good, Stew and BH!! I'm still waiting to get the better half on the bike. Hopefully soon. That's a great shot :)
Forum: Road warriors 04-12-2012, 08:38 PM
Replies: 2,426
Views: 396,201
Posted By SMURPH
Congrats STEW00 She looks damn near brand...

Congrats STEW00

She looks damn near brand new! I picked up a barely used '05 as well with 5600 kms and the Strom keeps gathering dust in the garage. I just love riding the FJR.
Forum: Equipment 04-10-2012, 09:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,353
Posted By SMURPH
I do the exact same thing. Purchased two 1.8w...

I do the exact same thing. Purchased two 1.8w solar panel chargers at a local auto store (Canadian Tire) for $9.99 each (on sale). Works great! The bikes are in a garage though and the garage doesn't...
Forum: Equipment 04-08-2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 229,527
Posted By SMURPH
Shug has some great videos. A true real-life...

Shug has some great videos. A true real-life clown and loves his hammocks.

The best sleep I've ever had camping has been in a hammock. I have a Warbonnet Blackbird double layer and love it. It's...
Forum: Vendors 04-07-2012, 09:05 AM
Replies: 3,397
Views: 678,880
Posted By SMURPH
I've ordered and installed about 5 sets of these...

I've ordered and installed about 5 sets of these lights - not all on one bike... though I HAVE thought about it!:D

My recent purchase was a barely broken in FJR1300 and riding with the lights on...
Forum: Road warriors 03-21-2012, 10:24 PM
Replies: 2,426
Views: 396,201
Posted By SMURPH
haha... love it. :). My wife is the same...

haha... love it. :). My wife is the same...
Forum: Road warriors 03-17-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 2,426
Views: 396,201
Posted By SMURPH
Well... I own a Vstrom 650. 2007 DL650 ABS. Fully...

Well... I own a Vstrom 650. 2007 DL650 ABS. Fully farkled. Has taken me on many adventures over the last few years. It's been a great bike. I sometimes want more power but accepted it for what it...
Forum: Road warriors 03-13-2012, 02:00 AM
Replies: 2,426
Views: 396,201
Posted By SMURPH
Hey Ian ! That campground looks familiar:). Haha...

Hey Ian ! That campground looks familiar:). Haha it was a great time.

Oh... btw I am a proud owner of a new-to-me '05 FJR. We'll have to shoot the crap sometime. I still have my DL650 for more...
Forum: Canada 01-29-2012, 11:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,694
Posted By SMURPH
Yup. I did the same. Though I'll still buy it if...

Yup. I did the same. Though I'll still buy it if and when it gets here :)
Forum: Canada 01-29-2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,694
Posted By SMURPH
Did you check to see what the format was? UK is...

Did you check to see what the format was? UK is PAL format or version 2 and version 'B' for Blu Ray.

Canadian DVD/BR players only (afaik) play NTSC format or version 1 - Blu Ray 'A'.

Some...
Forum: Beasts 01-23-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 371,552
Posted By SMURPH
STEAL away!! :) It's actually Krylon Fusion Olive...

STEAL away!! :) It's actually Krylon Fusion Olive Drab.

Thread is here... http://www.vstrom.info/Smf/index.php/topic,13230.0.html
Forum: Vendors 01-03-2012, 11:48 AM
Replies: 3,397
Views: 678,880
Posted By SMURPH
Oh you'll love 'em. I have a spare set each of...

Oh you'll love 'em. I have a spare set each of 30's and 44's just waiting to be mounted to the SUV... or maybe the bike. Like it needs more light.:evil
Forum: Canada 09-19-2011, 09:11 AM
Replies: 287
Views: 26,626
Posted By SMURPH
Sweet. I get confused easily :)

Sweet. I get confused easily :)
Forum: Canada 09-18-2011, 12:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 808
Posted By SMURPH
thanks for the link!

thanks for the link!
Forum: Canada 09-18-2011, 12:18 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 26,626
Posted By SMURPH
Ditto with AJ.... where's the cache?? :)

Ditto with AJ.... where's the cache?? :)
Forum: Vendors 09-12-2011, 09:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,308
Posted By SMURPH
Hey Anthony, Thank you indeed!! Good advice...

Hey Anthony,

Thank you indeed!! Good advice about the Q fitting a bit larger than traditional Arai helmets. Just what I needed to know.

Smurph
Forum: Vendors 09-07-2011, 09:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,308
Posted By SMURPH
I hear ya! I need to know this too. I had a Shoei...

I hear ya! I need to know this too. I had a Shoei RF900 for years, replaced by a Shoei Hornet - both size L. I have a pointy forehead and had to do some surgery to the Hornet to eliminate a pressure...
Forum: Ride reports 07-15-2011, 04:09 PM
Replies: 1,076
Views: 418,135
Posted By SMURPH
Awesome! Just awesome. Staying tuned...

Awesome! Just awesome.

Staying tuned...
Forum: Canada 07-10-2011, 09:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 652
Posted By SMURPH
I use the Contour HD - the old 720 model and I...

I use the Contour HD - the old 720 model and I think it works great. A little purple line when facing the sun but I try to not film with the sun in front now. I've played with the settings via the...
Forum: Canada 07-10-2011, 06:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 652
Posted By SMURPH
Thanks David! Still learning...

Thanks David! Still learning...
Forum: Ride reports 07-10-2011, 06:09 PM
Replies: 1,076
Views: 418,135
Posted By SMURPH
Me thinks you'll be offered a sweet deal from...

Me thinks you'll be offered a sweet deal from Triumph and will be selling your Beemers. :) Just a thought. Both are great bikes!

Maybe Triumph will even offer a 'Cheryl & Leslie' edition :clap
Forum: Ride reports 07-10-2011, 04:23 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,875
Posted By SMURPH
taming a hot dog... please enlighten us!! ...

taming a hot dog... please enlighten us!!

That's a 650? Your knee cap is almost at the seat. lol.

Great RR. Now go back and repeat it all on the K60's :)
Forum: Vendors 07-10-2011, 09:14 AM
Replies: 964
Views: 164,356
Posted By SMURPH
IMO i'd say go long - as I wear a 32" length pant...

IMO i'd say go long - as I wear a 32" length pant and i'm 5'10" and the regular length is perfect. With the Sidi crossfires they ride up a little more than i'd like but that's due to the boot and the...
Forum: Ride reports 07-07-2011, 11:36 PM
Replies: 1,076
Views: 418,135
Posted By SMURPH
Lookin great ladies! Seems good things to...

Lookin great ladies!

Seems good things to be said about the XC's. Might have to sell the strom and look for that as the next bike. Thanks to you I have a set of K60's waiting to be mounted too....
Forum: Canada 07-07-2011, 11:11 AM
Replies: 287
Views: 26,626
Posted By SMURPH
Ditto from me. If you need a hand posting pics or...

Ditto from me. If you need a hand posting pics or configuring your gps, don't hesitate to pm me.
Forum: Canada 07-05-2011, 07:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 652
Posted By SMURPH
Definitely worthwhile road. First section after...

Definitely worthwhile road. First section after the bridge is pretty rocky then it smooths out. Snowmelt at the top but all passable of course.
Forum: Canada 07-04-2011, 10:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 652
Posted By SMURPH
Here's a little vid of our trip. Contour Camera...

Here's a little vid of our trip. Contour Camera was set to minimal volume hence hardly any dialogue. As well, we didn't take very many pictures/vid - if any after Tofino. Just too much crappy weather...
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