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Thanks, Ken. I can always count on you for a good supporting comment. I really appreciate it. I'm doing pretty well now driving the car and getting out walking changes everything. Dr. said 8 more weeks with no load on my left side yesterday, as there is so much healing going on there. More good videos to come! Lots of footage to bring to life. Thanks again!!

Your welcome! Thanks for commenting, the new "Gravel Crusher" route is coming up shortly.

Thank you very much! I'm doing pretty good now. There is still a lot of rub pain and antibiotics, but I'm getting there. I'll have videos coming out on the Gravel Crusher and the Timber Trail over the next couple of weeks. Probably be familiar if you've riden them too. Thank you for commenting and the well wishes

Ahhh, I checked out your videos to an older V-Strom owner and iRacing Sim driver!!! I built out a full rig myself and never raced. I just did thousands of laps in Miata like your videos.

23:15 I clearly say not a Transalp, but your right, I missed explaining why in the video but I did add it to the description. "As a smaller rider, why do I get a severely bland looking, water down, Transalp?" Thanks for commenting!

@@arthritic.adventures Sorry. I must have skipped over that.

No worries, mate! All good, nice to see someone being friendly! So often, people hide behind social media and never admit even the smallest over sight! Have a great day!!!

Thank-you Leo, yes the Bruce in Canada is very similar. thanks for pointing that out, the kind words and commenting!

Oh your more than welcome MMADV606, watched a few of you videos and subscribed! Thanks for saying so!

@arthritic.adventures Been a bit of a bucket list for me to tour the Great lakes.. few more years to retire, hopefully them I'll have the time to do it.. And thanks for watching.. 😊

Thanks very much, I'm doing okay now, been a long haul. That's one of the nicest comments on my upgrade video. Thanks again for the comments and subscribing.

Your welcome thanks for watching, gearing transforms the motorcycle if you ask me! Thanks for the comment

@arthritic.adventures On that subject.What do you think about putting,say,a 45t rear sprocket on with the 16t front. I'm thinking that for cruising on the highway it would be good,but maybe abit more acceleration on takeoff. Cheers,Den.

Hey pandsterandster sure send them along, might be something I can use in a video! Thank you for the well wishes I'm getting better now, been a long haul. Still a couple of hospital appointments to go, believe it or not! Thanks for commenting

@@arthritic.adventuresWhat is your email?

@@arthritic.adventureshello, what is the email to send it to?

@@arthritic.adventureswhat’s your email?

@ hello, what is the email to send it to?

Thanks very much, Trekky. Yeah maybe a good idea that vest. Lol BTW love the Aftica Twin! Thanks for the comment!

Ouch, sorry to hear that. Must have been awful!!

Your more than welcome, I figure if one person takes a second look at a trail and remembers my story and says "Mmmm too far from home, my tires are need to upgrade first, I'm on my own, above my skill level" anything like that and avoids the same fate it's worth the time to make the video. Thanks for the offer, I'll keep it in mind

V-strom has a minor new dent in one of the Givi Panniers, that's it! It's about the same as me coming out of it with a broken fingernail! Lmao thanks for commenting

Hey Gord, thanks for the kind comment and the well wishes and thoughts. I'm doing okay now, definitely on the mend. Reminds me think of an accident you had on a beautiful red GPz, or maybe that was the bike you bought after, loved that motorcycle. Good to hear from you. It's been a long time. We need to get out for a coffee the three of us. Thanks again for commenting and watching

Lmao! Thanks for the comment Bob

Thank you for the kind words, Silky. Funny thing about this video, just after I got out of the ICU in Kingston, high as kite, I tried to record the core of this video. My wife and I found it the other night on my phone when looking for photos. I had no idea I had done it, and it was sitting there for 2 months. It's pretty funny to watch that!

Thank-you Chris, I'm on the mend now! I had another 7 day stay at the all-inclusive (hospital -> all the food, drinks, painkillers, and antibiotics are included) since this video. But, I've been home now for two and a half weeks and getting better every day.

Thanks for the comment Daz, did you replace the plastic hand guards? I need to do that still

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Well done, subscriber 19!!

@@arthritic.adventures not as yet mate they are next on the list , just so bloody expensive

You're welcome, thank you for subscribing! Glad it helps!

I'm glad you found it helpful! Thanks for commenting!

Top box looks like it will fit when I measure it, tall gear reduce wheel spin in first on gravel and give better gas mileage on the hyw. seems to work really well, Toureg 660 is awesome but I'm 60 years old and only own Japanese bikes and cars, never had a single break down, Domestic or Italian manufactures scare me. Taking a vehicle in for anything other than service I can't do would drive me nuts!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks so much for your great comments!!!

I see you're in Az..have you done Bloody Basin Rd from I-17 back to Carefree...perfect trip for a Wee...

Lots of options for it out there Brian and the V-Strom has a reputation for being a mule, lasting for ever without failures, sorry not chat blog. thanks for the comment!

Hey, that's a really cool comment. Thanks for sharing that, when I'm out riding, I often wonder what roads in the area were like way back when, how life was for people. Thanks again!!

Hey! Not exactly sure what you mean by the front peak? But I have listed everything in the description attached to the video for detail. Thanks for commenting!

You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for commenting!

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Manufacture is Bagster, I believe you can mix and match the actual tank bag size

@arthritic.adventures Awesome to hear. Thank YOU 👍

Thanks so much for the comment and subscribing, David! Sorry about the delay getting to replying to your comment. My next video will explain...

Agreed, thanks for the thought. Love mine!

@arthritic.adventures I love mine too it's my 2nd 650

Thanks for the comment, CGB65. I think it's this one madstad.com/en-ca/collections/vstrom/products/vstrom-650-2017-up

You're welcome, you so much for commenting!!!

Thanks for commenting, sorry for the delay drive.google.com/file/d/148K7ptK2_T1C7cJ4uylc-uplO109OAQl/view?usp=drivesdk

You're more than welcome. Thank you for taking the time to watch them and comment. I drove through your neck of the wood on my way around Huron, beautiful. That was a few years back before the channel. Thanks again!

Ken your one of my best supporters, thanks again for the kind words of encouragement. Don't hold back get out there, there's still riding days left in the 2024 season! Again thanks for the supporting comments!!! I look forward to them from you!

It has been a while since your videos were suggested by UA-cam, glad it popped up it was an enjoyable way to spend 15 minutes.

@@gerhardk98 Thanks for that thought Gerhard, greatly appreciated!

Sending you all the best from the UK. Love your enthusiasm for your beautiful country. I live on the edge of the lake District in northern England so can appreciate the fabulous views. Great video, keep up the good work from your new subscriber.

Wow from the UK! Thank-you very much for subscribing and commenting @rossymartim4792. I really appreciate the inspiring thoughts. I'd love to ride and make videos of the UK one day too!

Thanks, will do! Appreciate the comment!

Thanks for the comment @UlyssesMax yes it certainly does!

I just peel them and pre-freeze them and into a freezer bag, they don't last long we have frequent smoothies. Thanks for asking!

Thanks for the comment, yes, I need to do a way better job of reading my maps and signs. I tend to gloss over the correct name and pronunciation of towns and bridges and such. I'll try to do better job at that, duely noted!

Thank for such a great comment Ken! If I did it again, I'd ride to Thunder Bay on the Canadian side like I've done in the video and then turn around and drive back and see it agai from the other direction. The Canadian side is that pretty!

Thanks very much! No I didn't have an issue, but I'm wonering now, when I order a steel braided brake line kit for it, if should add an inch just incase for the few extra dollars???

Hey VeeDriving, thank-you so much for the nice comment! I'm not sure I'm understanding you question? Are asking about the Samsung Active Tab that I have mounted? The V-Strom doesn't have a display so I think so. When I'm running "WAZE" on it, that tells about traffic obstruction, is that the idea? It's wi-fi tethered to my phone and it has a GPS chip so I can run just about any Android software, and know where I am with or without a mobile connection. Hope this helps! Thanks again for commenting

@@arthritic.adventures No problem.

@@arthritic.adventures How are my driving videos by the way?

Hey Dave, no worries, it's way better than my no existent French! Thanks for commenting, CD

Dilpreet, thank-you so much for the kind words, you have my email address, next time you're in or passing through Toronto please email, we can meet for a coffee!!! Thanks again, meeting people like you is easy half the pleasure of any great great motorcycle ride! CD

Mmmm you have to see it from the ferry, looking straight down at it. It's a super deep dark sapphire blue from the deck of the ship in the sunlight. Thanks for commenting BB

Hey! Thanks for commenting, I love my 650 V- Strom, I just spend way too much time looking at other shiney toys at the local dealership. You will not be disappointed, great choice, two thumbs up!

Hey thanks for stopping by and commenting, what kind of adventure bike do you ride?

Thank you so much for the comment Abell!!!

@@arthritic.adventures My pleasure to do so - I have been enjoying your jaunts to the Highlands and just maybe I will feel like driving that far from home some day to have a look at the scenery!!!!!!!!!

Not to mention the modern day machinery to do it with, can you imagine if one of those original workmen could see us cutting the trees and blasting out the rock??? Crazy compared to how they had to do it. Thanks for the comment!!!!!

@@arthritic.adventures Once upon a time I met some guys from down east who had spent years cutting pulpwood in places like New Brunswick................. those guys simply took it for granted that anything they worked on would break a sweat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is it? I just saw a review on the new BMW 1300GS. It actually lowers you when you stop? Nice, little scary of all the tech on the bike though, I can see big repair cost one day, thanks again for the comment!!!!