Where I Went. What I've Been Doing. Why I Haven't Been Here.
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- Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
- Let me be honest...I'm out of practice. With all of this. But I'm sharing this update with all of you because it's been weighing on me for months and months now...that I (to borrow a terribly modern term) ghosted you. I did. And I'm sorry.
Sorry for the subpar audio quality.
Check out this video if you care to learn what I've been up to and why I've been, yes, a Gone Girl.
All the best, Dashers!
~ Gina/Ginger
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Gina, the phrase "'Ride your own ride" comes to mind. Not only as related to your bike but to you sharing yourself with us here on the "tube". Many of us here found you because of your joy in being a beginning rider and the content you shared with us, but found our own smiles in just seeing your happiness in exploring the world around you. You exude a spirt that is light and wonderful to see. Your fans don't judge you, we experience your joy with you ! And as for your bike.. just find that joy again with the bike that suits you... it's your ride !! ;)
Thanks for the lovely comment and the encouragement. I appreciate it! While I’ve never been a people pleaser, I find myself thinking of the expectations of others more often than I should. At least where this channel is concerned. Day to day I am a frank, straight talking person. I somehow need to allow myself to just be who I am, and go with the flow. And find a better motorcycle FOR ME too. 😊
Could not agree more, I said to Gina that the MT07 is a great bike, it is, but what you have just said is spot on.
You came here for your enjoyment, just do the things that keep it enjoyable and fun for you. Trust that we will enjoy it also with you !!!@@GingerDashMoto
I started biking April 2023 (52 female) thanks to you. I'm heading into my second season and can't wait for it. So don't think your videos are not changing lives, they are. I couldn't have done it without you. I'm also a fellow redhead from Ireland 💚💚💚
Ohhhhh! That’s awesome! The play I did last year was set in Ireland and we had an Irish woman as our dialect coach. I was told I did pretty well with the accent (🤷🏻♀️) maybe it’s that 9% Irish in my ancestry. Have a blast out there riding. 😊
@GingerDashMoto Ahhhh i heard you say that in the video about the Irish accent. Maybe when you do your next video you can give us a sample 😉 You must have really looked the part with the red hair.
I watched an Irish comedian the other day that said most of the world can claim some percentage of Irish heritage. His setup was hilarious. I fear I’d just embarrass myself with the accent at this point. 😁
Life is short - do the things you love. And remember you don't owe any of us anything. Thank you for the update!
Thanks for coming by! 😊
Good to see you again. I’m happy to hear that you were pursuing other endeavors. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks, Kelly. I had a lot of fun last year. 😊
Thanks for the video, it felt like catching up with an old friend. Make sure you preserve your peace, it's more important than us.
You’re so right about preserving some peace! Good way to put it. 😊
hey you! So awesome to see you again. You were missed and thought of, often. May blessings find you each day and bring you love and joy.
Thanks so much! I missed seeing the names of people I recognized popping in to say “hello” and share their thoughts. 😊
Ginger it's cool to hear your update - glad you're well & busy.
Did you ride the MT07 out to New Mexico ?
Now THAT would be a tour !
(I rode my Burgman 400 from Texas to San Diego & back - crazy adventure)
The bike HAS to work for YOUR circumstances & needs.
Which only you're privy to.
For me, an ADV model bike is uber daily practical, and on board storage a must.
She needs to carry either $100 of groceries and / or moto camping gear.
Turns out a Suzuki V-Strom 650 aka DL650 is ideal, reliable & affordable.
$3600 for a PERFECT condition one owner with 12k miles.
It's an 65/35 % street / dirt orientation.
Enough power to go anywhere doing anything but not overwhelming, ever.
50-60 mpg & can carry 2.
If a person wanted more dirt orientation just get a Kawasaki KLR650 or Suzuki DR650.
I did add small sport Givi side & rear cases and windshield extension but otherwise she's stock.
Actually I did add "lowering links" to bring seat height down 1.75" as I'm only 30" leg & this is a tall bike.
Hope you stay into cycling - a poor bike choice / awkward fit can dampen ones hopes.
Doing that with new bikes can hurt you financially.
I found a really cool "clean, used motorcycle dealer" that had a huge inventory & let me test ride several bikes extensively - or I'd have not been certain enough to choose correctly.
There's a few of these type dealers scattered about but I had to drive 600 miles N to this one.
Feel no pressure to produce more content Tina !
But hearing from you is always appreciated.
Godspeed - David in East Texas
Sounds like you have your priorities straight. Life is short, do the things that bring you joy, love and peace. You have done a fine job with your channel and if motorcycle content is not in the the future I'm sure what ever content you post will appeal to those that have followed since the beginning.
Take care and ride safe!
Thanks so much!
Hi Gina. I'm just glad to see that you're safe and well.
Stay safe and take care.
All the best.
Jeff
Thanks so much, Jeff!
I understand where you’re coming from. I haven’t uploaded a video in over 4 months due to life taking different directions. Glad you are doing well. I always say, life is short, do something memorable. The older I get, the more this rings true.
Totally agree! Life is too short to miss out on the good things that come along, even if that means priorities shift.
My health turned for. The worse had to sell my home in tampa and moved to the mountains of western NC... I hate it here and haven't been able to post much... there isnt a straight road within 100 miles of me... being 65yo with chronic illnesses... it bites...
JUST DO YOUR OWN THING ... WE WILL BE HERE FOR YOU In anything you post... Stay safe.. sell that annd get a copy of the bike you loved...
WE WILL BE HERE FOR YOU !!
So sorry to hear you’ve had a difficult time of late. Take good care of yourself.
@@GingerDashMoto same to you
It's great to see you back! Keep it fun and don't sweat it...
Thank you!
If your looking for a stock exhaust for your bike try joining Mt-07 forum ask around there if anyone has stock exhaust there looking at get rid of. Just a thought because most people usually keep the stock parts sometimes. Glad to see you here again. ❤
Already got that covered…although they aren’t as easy to find without someone who knows someone helping with the search. Getting the right one versus some of the dodgy listings I saw. 😁
Hey Gina nice to see you back. It’s great to see you happy do your own thing we can wait for as much time as you need before you post again. Please just enjoy your life and have fun with it.❤
Thank you! I think I need to put the fun back in this medium. If I’m enjoying myself, surely that will show.
Totally understand the time consuming nature of editing travel videos but it is oh so nice. I always enjoy the end product. I do not push quantity over quality.
Mother of Marine here. Thank your son for his service. (Melissa)
It can be overwhelming to have a big bike that's beyond one's capabilities.... It should be fun. Go back to a smaller bike, and enjoy the ride, again. Summer is almost here, so, whatever you do, enjoy, and be joyful. God bless.
I totally relate. Posting regularly is hard.
I am also an occasionnal rider. Sorry to hear you don't like your bike. I hope you will be able to sell it and find the one you like!
Yeah. I enjoy riding, but I enjoy other things too. It’s just not possible to devote quality time to everything all at once.
Share what you can, live your life your way. Enjoy the ride, whatever that is. Good to see you once again.
Thanks! That’s the plan going forward. 😊
Hi Gina, it's wonderful to see you again. When I first stumbled across your videos it was obvious they were never about the bike, but your experiences and adventures as a new rider. That's why they appealed to me. I understand your regret for selling the Suzuki, that's why I have never sold my ninja 400. I can't it's my favourite bike. Wish you all the best Gina and look forward to seeing any new videos you post.
The Ninja 400 is actually top of my list. I believe if that had been my first bike, I’d never have sold it.
Sometimes all of us pick the wrong bike. I have done that and it was an experience but did not last and I sold it and moved on to something that gave me the enjoyment. Do what is good for you and we will all just be thankful with whatever you have time and share with us. I have not posted a video in a long time and I am moving back to Tennessee and plan to get back to it also. Be safe, have fun and thanks for the update.
I think part of my issue is that I’ve felt due to my age that I should be wiser about my decisions as it pertains to motorcycles. But the fact is, most of the people riding today have been riding for years and they’ve already been through multiple bikes. And they have learned through those experiences. I’m still years behind in that regard. But I will live and I will learn and I will find a new bike. When the time is right.
Thank you for sharing what's been going on with you. I will be awaiting the next video. You don't always have to have motorcycle content. I understand getting a motorcycle license later in life as I got mine at 47. Take care and hope to see you again soon Gina.
Thanks Robert! I think there are different challenges when you begin riding at a later time in life. By that I mean there’s much to explore and learn and I feel like I’m playing catch up. But maybe there’s fun to be had in the game regardless. 😊
@GingerDashMoto I agree with that statement. I wish I would have learned at a much younger age. And I have bought a bike I sometimes regret and might sell and buy another. I have two motorcycles. Both very different. A bagger and a sport bike.
Yeah. I’m sure I’d have had some cheap starter bikes if I’d started when I was younger. And been well past this started learning curve by now.
It’s nice having you back. I stayed subscribed just in case you ever were to say hi. Just do what makes you happy. I still enjoy watching and listening to what you have to say. 🎉
Thanks, Russell!
Well, it’s certainly nice to see you again 😎 I had an MT07 for a while. I didn’t hate it, but I didn’t love it either. It was plenty fast and flickable, but my 50+ year old knees didn’t like the riding position at all. I ended up selling it, and I don’t really miss it at all. Life is too short to ride a bike you hate. I’m glad to see you back on RUclips. Motorcycle channel or not, I’d still check out your content.
Exactly! I don’t hate the MT, but don’t love it. Just like you. It’s a list of little things that add up to: not the bike for me. Oddly enough, the knee bend was similar but different somehow on my Suzuki - and my knees didn’t mind it. Better things ahead!
It was nice seeing you and knowing you are alright. Take your time and come back when you are able. Looking forward to viewing your videos again, whenever that is. Donald
Thank you, Donald!
I have a Zero - it turns 10 this year, I got it used when it turned five. It's electric. Perfect for errands and around town. It's always fueled (if I plug it in) and doesn't require as much maintenance as other bikes. Very fun to ride. I use it for every grocery run, doctor's appointment. It's just fun to be zippy!
Good luck. Hope you keep finding something to have fun with ^-^
That’s great! It sounds like you’ve found the perfect little machine for you and your styles. Thanks for sharing. 😊
Thanks for updating us. It has been a while but so glad you are OK. Things change and things happen, thats life Gina. If it’s fun and doesn’t feel like a chore then you’re doing the right thing, good luck and looking forward to your next post.
Thanks Geoff. Appreciate you stopping by!
Howdy Gina!! I completely understand everything you're saying, as I have the similar circumstances with my channel (The Lone Moose). Yep, editing travel type videos, in my experience is almost a 10:1... 10 hours of editing to every hour of filming time. NM is a beautiful state, I cross it every time I go to Utah. I've been to both Canon and Kirtland Air Force bases in my line of work. I'm a big fan of northern NM, with the base of the Rockies... sheer beauty in a very rugged manner. Last year and early this year has been a very hard year for me as well, losing a son, brother and father. And on top of all of that the big move to Alaska is going to happen in May. I'll finally get to build out my shipping container plus (with additions) home up there. I think I was on my bike one, maybe 2 times last year... not because of the bike, but because of the crazy heat, humidity and weather here in south Texas. I'm going to be selling my Heritage Softail Classic in a month or so. It wouldn't be well suited for Alaska anyway... and for the next year or so I'll be buried with work and building out my place... plus enjoying some of Alaska!! I know there are a lot of moto channels out there, and a lot of single-focused channels... that's just not me, and I think you'd enjoy making other kinds of videos as well! I've got videos on my channel of motorcycle rides, travel, BBQing and cooking, visiting Alaska and other areas, getting back into my leather craft... Of course, I'm a Gemini so I need multiple areas of stimulation to keep my mind occupied... LOL!!! Speaking of NM, you should try to attend the Hatch Chili Festival in Hatch, NM sometime. It's a lot of fun, and great food!! Yes, I did enjoy the micro conversations I had had with you in the past! Maybe seeing you reenergize your channel will be a motivator for me to get back to mine (The Lone Moose) again. And Gina, should ever decide you want to visit Alaska, I should be ready to host guests starting in 2025... you would always be welcome, and maybe we could do some joint RUclips videos together. Take care young lady!! Bill
Hey Bill! I’m so sorry you’ve had a year filled with loss. I can only imagine how difficult that’s been. My sincerest sympathies to you.
I’ve heard that Alaska is a truly incredible place to live. It’s certainly the polar opposite climate wise from Texas. If I could afford to move, I would not choose to live in Florida. The heat and humidity has always been too much for me. Although I’m not certain where I’d want to live instead.
My son is at White Sands, so I stayed in Las Cruces and did some hiking. It was beautiful and very different from where I live and I think I’d be quite the hiker if I lived there or anywhere with mountains to climb. The Hatch Chile festival had just ended a week or so before I visited Mew a Mexico, but I did have some incredible homemade salsa while there made with Hatch chiles. I’m a fan!
As far as this channel is concerned, yes, I see it becoming less moto and just more…me. If that makes any sense. You take care and I hope you love life in Alaska!
Great to see you again. It’s like having an old friend call to say hello. You look great. Glad you are ok. I wish you all the best. You influenced me to get my motorcycle at 52 (this past year) 😊so I will always admire you.
BTW, you posted this an hour ago and the comments and likes activity are remarkable.
Woohoo! I’m so glad I had even a small amount of influence on your decision to ride at 52! And yeah…I fully expected people to miss the video entirely since I’ve been gone so long. Happy to “see” so many people back. 😊
Ride channel or not. It's good to see you back on the YT and I do look forward to viewing your content on your revamped channel, but if you keep on riding (and I hope you do) be safe out there on those FL roads!! Best of luck to you, Ginger Dash! ✌
Thanks! Honestly, the roads here are horrible. They get worse with every passing year. When I do ride, I get out and away from the main roads and traffic as soon as possible. Appreciate you stopping by!
Thanks for sharing this video - they are always interesting and "not your usual bike content" which is refreshing. As someone who finds it hard to say no to things it's easy to understand how you ended up. Also, I bought a Suzuki Boulevard sometime back and never rode it because I didn't enjoy the bike. I don't think it was a "mistake" in the same way the MT07 isn't for you but bikes are very personal things and there are just some that feel right and some that don't which is tough when you are putting a lot of money down on something that you end up not enjoying. I hope you find the balance you are looking for, I make content on here but it is not regular, I don't talk on the videos and I have no intention of trying to grow a channel, I do it because I like it and if others do too then that's great. I think it's important to find the "why" in things we do. Why make videos, why ride a bike etc. and when I figured that out, then I was comfortable with my choices. I hope whatever you do next brings you joy and if it happens to be another video ... I am sure many of us (judging by the comments) will be here to find out what it's all about. If it's not another video... then all the best with your future direction :)
Hey Mark! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. You make some great, and helpful, points. I especially like the idea of finding the “why”. I’m going to remember that. Much appreciated!
Hi Gina, It is really nice to see and hear from you again. Hopefully this channel doesn't become Gina's Crochet Corner ... lol
Ha! Lord, no. 😁
Hey Gina, missed you young lady.
Glad you had such a wonderful experience working in theatre.
But, I’m sorry your not happy with the Yam. Your right to sell the Yam; many of us have bought bikes then realised, hey, perhaps this bike isn’t the right one for me.
That gives you the opportunity to purchase another motorcycle if and when you want one; when the circumstances are good for you.
I’m fine with you publishing content at irregular intervals; you have to do this in a way that suites your circumstances or it becomes irksome and a disincentive to do so.
I luved your early stuff, especially the local places of interest you showed us. But, time moves on. I look forward to seeing any new content you upload. At least we know your OK and not hurt and you will keep in contact.
Great to hear from you again; take care.
Neil from England 🏴
You're such an awesome person. Never apologize for living your life. Not everyone needs to post content every day. It's just nice to see you when you do post and stop in.
Thanks for the kind words. Much appreciated!
So happy you came back. We have all missed you.
Thanks Charles! I’ve missed all of you as well.
I just thought about you a couple of days ago and wondered how you were doing. Glad to hear from you.
I can tell you a little story about the most fun car I ever had: a tiny little Daihatsu Cuore that cranked 44hp out of a 650cc, three(!) cylinder engine and drove like a cart (hard suspension, a very "direct" feel). Compared to that tiny thing, any normal car just feels a bit boring unless you buy a real sports car and become a speed demon on the German Autobahn. While with the Daihatsu I had fun even within city limits (without breaking the speed limit).
Greetings from someone who is the same age as you, also started motorcycling at 50 and rides a Yamaha XSR 125. I don't plan on going any bigger.
Yeah…small bikes are fun for different reasons than the bigger/faster ones. I don’t have any issues with the power on this bike. It’s just a host of other small quirks and existing problems from the original owner that have me gearing up to sell. I need to fix a bad mod first. But then it will be on to something better. For me. 😊
Hi Gina, I was really pleased to see a video update from you.
I’ve been wondering how you’ve been over the last year.
I’ve enjoyed your motorbiking journey being a 50 plus woman myself returning to biking after a 20 year gap.
I have 3 daughters and 5 grandkids, life takes over and you need to be doing what’s right for you.
I have a Honda Hornet, which I absolutely love but I started back riding on a Honda Rebel 500. Great bike to get me back into riding and I kept it after I bought by Hornet. I totally fell out of love with it after getting my Hornet, just didn’t enjoy riding it, so I sold it. As others have said, sell the MT and find yourself something you enjoy.
If your channel heads away in a different direction from motorbikes, so be it. I’ll still be looking forward to your videos and seeing how things going for you and I’m sure plenty of others will be too.
Do what’s right for you Gina 🥰
Wishing you all the best from over the pond in Scotland
( ps. My granddaughter has gorgeous red hair just like you👍)
Hi Karen! You’re so right about all the above. It sounds like you have a full life and have managed to balance things well. This has always been a bit of a struggle for me as I end up pulled in too many different directions. Regardless, I’m hopeful that I’ll find the bike that’s just right for this time around. I’d like to be happy with the motorcycle I own and look forward to riding again. All the best to you!
Funny you should post this now. Just a day or two ago, I got to wondering where some of the RUclipsrs I follow went. I searched “Ginger Dash” only to find year-old videos. So, as I’m getting ready to prepare music for church and an upcoming memorial service, I had to stop and watch this video. Glad to hear you’re doing well and living life, doing the things you want to do! Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for checking on me, David. Hope you're doing well!
Hi Gina, it is nice to see you again. Listen, if you're not doing this to earn money. Then just do it when you feel like it. It's just nice to hear from you again. Keep doing what you love. Sending love from over the pond Ron xx
Hey Ron! Thanks for stopping by. And you’re right…I need to find the fun here and just enjoy creating and sharing and chatting with you all. Remove the pressure. Self-imposed or otherwise. 😊
Glad to see that you are well. Congratulations on your theater endeavors. My wife has been on and off with local theater for years. Please don't beat yourself up over your MT-07, and follow your instincts to ride what you enjoy. I'm 64 and have owned dozens of motorcycles of all shapes and sizes, (excluding full touring models) my current favorite rides are a 2013 Honda CBR250R with a Corbin seat and slightly more upright bars, and 2018 KTM Duke 390 that is the same weight and REALLY fun to ride. I prefer the smaller bikes and find that the ONLY time I'm disappointed with them is if I ride with other bikes. So I don't ride with other people. You do you, and thanks for the update. I enjoy your content, whenever you post it.👍
Hey Porter! Theater is something I can't imagine not having in my life, although I've gone through dry spells when I just couldn't make it fit within my schedule. It was good to get back on stage. I have some parts on order to fix what the original owner messed up with half finished mods, so once those are all taken care of...I will definitely sell the bike. Not certain yet what I'll replace it with, but I suppose that choice is half the fun. Take care!
Hello! It's good to see you again! I've always found that a lot of what you say resonates with me; that started when I found your channel and realized that I wasn't the only one who started riding motorcycles as a 50-something. I also can relate to a lot of what you said today about your channel. I have a channel geared around my other hobby that has been a passion for most of my life. I came late to the RUclips game, and it's something I do because I enjoy sharing my work and having conversations in the comments. I don't have a business, I'm not using the channel to build my brand there, so I have a different view of what my channel is than others in that community, which I'm fine with. While I was working (2 jobs) and finishing up a college degree, I didn't have time to do videos regularly, and at one point it was 3 months between videos. I really felt like you did; coming back was almost harder than doing that very first video. Now that I'm done with school and have more time for my hobbies, I'm working to find a balance around how often it's reasonable to create videos and having good content to share.
Anyway, that's more than I intended to say (smile). It's good to see you again, and I'll be watching to see where your adventures take you and you take your channel here!
Hi!! And what you said in your comment resonates with ME. Balance is definitely the key, and something I've always struggled with. I've only just recently wondered if I have ADD...simply based on seeing someone describe themselves and their ADD traits and it sounded just like me. I tend to have too many interests, and not enough time to devote to any of them. Inevitably, that means none of them are properly served. I refuse to believe it's too late to learn to better manage my life though...so I keep moving forward with positivity (most of the time). It's good to hear from you. Take care!
Yeaheeey, you're back Gina! How wonderful. I've not even watch this video as yet. Let me just get a cuppa tea and then I can get watching and listening.
Hey Symon! Enjoy that cuppa and thanks for being here.
Thanks so much for sharing. Great to see you again, you're beautiful and you rock!
Thanks Bob!
It is so good to see and hear you. You are a beautiful person. Live your life. We only get one run at it. We are close it age. You don't owe anyone an explanation. It is good to know you are still with us. You have a beautiful smile. You need to show it to yourself. I don't know you. But I bet you are a good person to be around. Enjoy life. Everyone should enjoy life. Life throws us Curves. It is ok to swing and miss. Just don't watch the ball go by. See you next time.
Thanks so much, Steve! 😊
My last video was a few months ago. It was the first video on this channel in years. Interestingly enough, it was my first motorcycle blog. Boy does it suck trying to get good sound on a bike. (Correction, I posted a video of deer trying to kill me just before that.) I still have an RV video filmed 2 years ago an only half way through editing. RUclips can be a job or it can be a fun hobby. If you are not trying to make it a full time job, there is no reason to post any more than you feel like it. I have several channels. One for gaming, one for farming an harmonica, this one for RVs an travel, an I am working on a social commentary channel. Not posting for years is not unusual for any of them. I go back to what feels fun at that time... You do you. Good to see you are ok though.
As for your new bike, I am a strong believer in the saying "its more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow." Bikgger bikes are cooler, but not as much fun. While I am thinking of getting a new Royal Enfield Classic 350, I dont need anything bigger. If you have the time to check out my motorcycle blog video, you will see my current 230cc bike has no problem doing the speed limit + here on these mountain roads, even the steep ones. It just slightly to slow to jump a few exits on the interstate. A 70MPH capable bike would be nice. But mainly I want ABS an fuel injection.
You offer us some great advice here. I think I’ve been too hard on myself. When I started the channel I had no idea how much of a time suck it would be to post every week. Or even every other week. My life is busy and yeah…this is only ever going to be a hobby. So it should be fun. As far as bikes are concerned, I have no issues with the power of the MT07. It’s a solid bike in that regard and nowhere near too much for me. It’s everything else. Lots of small nit-picky things that when added up just makes it less enjoyable to ride than a traditional sport bike - which is still my preference. Naked bikes with an upright seating position just aren’t the same…
I’ll make a note about your motovlog/video and try to get over there when the comments die down over here. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for the encouragement!
Soooo glad you're back and ok. Really did miss you.
Thanks so much!
Thank you for the video, instead of it being an update for me, it was an introduction. I love your honesty Gina and I'd like to offer you that you OWE nobody ANYTHING for not being present on RUclips. You were just living life, and sometimes you need that, because what you explain as the pressures of content creation are so true. I don't have a channel, but have content editing software and have tried my hand at editing some video I have created, and it's not easy! As you explain, lots of non-linear splicing and stitching, it's so time consuming!
As for riding your bike, I am not a typical rider either, I am 63 years old, always wanted to ride, and bought my first motorcycle (Harley Davidson Street Glide) and learned to ride about 9 months ago. I love when I get to ride, but that is largely on the weekends here in Casa Grande, Arizona (Where at least the riding is good a large part of the year). I would encourage you to get the right bike for you and enjoy riding it as you have time. Don't let anyone tell you what is right or wrong with respect to your motorcycle journey. We all come at the experience from our own perspectives. I found I needed to raise 3 children first, then I finally had the money and time to explore motorcycles. Take care and be well Gina.
Thank you for the lovely comment, Joseph. It’s always great “meeting” new folks on here. My journey toward motorcycling was also contingent on an empty nest and a child who was now out in the world and fending for himself. I am in search of that next best motorcycle for me, and hope to discover a good fit this time around. All the best to you. Enjoy that Arizona riding weather.
It's fun to hear that you are a fellow Moto & Theatre Girl! There are not many of us in the center of that Venn diagram!
Hey Jeanette! I’m happy to know I have company in that diagram. 😊
Missed you too!! It is your channel, post whenever you want, whatever you want, however you want. You are a real person , and that is few and far between here on the Tube. It would be awesome to see some bits of the plays that you were in if you have footage of that.
I wish I could share from plays/musicals, but copyright means even the theaters can’t share anything more than photos. Broadway theaters can get away with it from time to time because they pay for those rights. Deep pockets. 🤣 I’ll see if I can dig up some photos at some point.
@@GingerDashMoto Yeah, I'm in a band and we have to deal with copyright stuff too if anybody plays our music. It is a mess
@@johnleewright345 That’s awesome. The band part. Not the copyright stuff. 😊
Hi Gina! Thanks for the update. I have been wondering what you were up to and how you were getting along with the MT-07. I started riding about five years ago also at the age of 50. I started on a Honda Monkey and loved that little bike. About two years ago I got the itch to get something bigger and bought a KTM adventure bike. I’m glad I kept the Monkey, because I didn’t really enjoy riding the KTM. Last Fall I traded in the KTM on a Royal Enfield Hunter 350 and I have to say I really like it to the point where I think I’m probably ready to sell the Monkey. I hope you find something you like to just hop on and ride. I think it’s great that you do theater and have other interests to keep you busy. Riding motorcycles is fun, but it doesn’t have to be everything or the only thing you do. Be well and God bless. 🙂
Great to see you back. It's awesome you're pursuing things outside of RUclips and riding. A lil 2 wheel therapy riding should never be one's only source of joy in life.
I often think I have too many interests to serve justice to them all. 😁
Hi Gina.... So good to see you again. I completely understand about being over extended and having to choose between commitments. I also understand how time demanding running a youtube channel is. Do your thing and prioritize what you must. Your faithful followers will continue to be there for you..... including me.
Thanks Ted! Life seems busier now post-parenting (empty nest) than when I was running to and from school and work etc. Seasons of life I suppose. 😊
Great to see you again, your loyal followers and friends will stick by your side. Only you will know where and in what direction your channel will go. Stay safe, and we'll see you again for sure. There's no need for explanations or reasons.
Hi Simon! Thanks for the kind words and encouragement. I appreciate it!
Grateful for the energy you put out into the world, whether that’s here, theatre, or elsewhere. The content is just a bonus. What you have continued to model to everyone is the gift. Integrity, honesty, and just being a real person who’s living their life in what work’s for them. Thank you for that gift.
Thanks for the many kind words! I appreciate them.
I appreciate your video and the struggle to keep juggling life. As a content creator myself, I have had some ups and downs. For me, living up in Canada, it has been a struggle to produce enough motorcycle content in the off season. We only get around six months of riding in before the cold and snow start again. Ride your own ride. It was good to hear from you again.
I totally understand that. Although my riding season is longer, I don’t ride her in the summertime. There’s nothing appealing (to me) about sweating through my clothes in 100 degree plus heat, so I accept that as a self-imposed limit. NOT the same as your situation, but I empathize with the hurdle that creates for you where content creation is concerned. 🤪
Nice to know you’re ok and don’t worry about fitting in any particular box or style. Be you …. Live and be happy Gina. Cheers.
Thank you! Perfect advice. Much appreciated.
First off, It's good to see you. I'm glad you're doing well. I have wondered what was up but figured you had stuff going on. Last year was a crazy one for my so I completely understand if that was the case. You need to take care of you first. I haven't been able to ride as much as I want but those days will come. Post when you can. I'm still subscribed. Hope to see you soon. Take care.
Thanks, Rob! The older I get, the busier I become. Too many interests to devote adequate time to them all. But maybe some time is better than none... You take care as well!
Thanks for the update. I, along with many others, have been wondering how you were doing and what was up. Glad to hear your having fun with theater and travel. Hope to see more of your videos. Frankly, your content has been refreshingly honest and unfiltered.
Welcome back, Gina. You know, that's what I've always liked about you.-Your uniqueness within the moto vlogging community.
Thanks so much! 😊
Glad that you are well and hope you can continue
Thank you!
Glad to see you again. Sounds like 2023 was quite a year. If you don’t like the bike and aren’t riding it, dump it (IMO). It is lovely to hear from you, and you make videos about anything you want. Looking forward to your next post - on your time and schedule. Take care.
Thanks for visiting! I have to fix some of the half/poorly done mods (mainly the tailpiece) before I can sell as I don’t want to sell with disclaimers. But yes…onward and upward in the next couple of months bike wise.
It's good to know that you have been busy and doing well with your endeavors off-camera. Definitely, in the world we live in, it feels like there is this constant need to update everybody in your network about stuff with the prevalence of different social media networks. And it can get tiresome at certain points.
About the bike, yeah definitely. Sometimes an "upgrade" may not really be an upgrade at all in hindsight. But that is part of the beauty of any hobby I guess: The growth that comes from experiences, insights, and eventually settling on something we are personally content with.
You’re absolutely right on all of that. I think I expected to know (because I’m “older and wiser”) what I’d like or choose motorcycle wise. But most riders my age have decades of experiences with a variety of bikes. I have to remind myself that I am still a new rider in many respects…even if I have been at this for four years now.
Miss you Gina!--Respect!
Life gets lifey, and I understand what you mean about over committing ! As much as I was looking forward to seeing what you planned to share - I am happier to have watched this and seeing that you were doing something you love ! As for the bike, I switched out my last bike to my current one - and I wasn't feeling it ... at least until I took a few extended journeys. It's still not ticking all my boxes, but I don't think I know what those boxes are - it's just something isn't ... and was more on my last bike. My friends say that happens ... but it's not enough to just keep switching to find that 'forever bike'
Hey Amber! I totally get what you’re saying about things just not being “right” bike wise. I could list a bunch of little things that annoy me about this bike, but for someone else it would be perfect. We all like what we like. And I’m only on my second bike while people with decades of riding experience may have owned a dozen or more. Which means I am still so new to motorcycling that I have to discover what they already know. 🤷🏻♀️
So nice to see you are well - If you need to go back to a 250 than that is fine - I have returned to motorcycling after 25 years now 67 of age and love it just as much.
I subscribed just as you went MIA, I was bummed. Do what works for you and keeps you happy.
Thanks, Roger. I suspect I’ll be added more varied content. Moto related and otherwise.
@@GingerDashMoto Just do what works for you and keeps you happy and is most financially beneficial!!!
Thanks for the update, and making biking a part of your life and sharing it with us. It's great you are trying to make a go of riding, and yes it can be difficult fitting this kind of transport around real time living. You're doing great, oh got to say it like the lady from Ireland, beautiful ginger hair to greet us too! Now lets get you sorted, get shot of the MT-07, get gone, get that bike traded in. Have you thought about the new Triumph Speed 400 lovely looking bike will suite you in red or blue to match your eyes;-) Or, go get that 250 back, or one like it, no shame in loving what you love:-)
Thanks for the kind words and the advice as well. I think what I miss most about be Suzuki is the riding style that bike promoted. I definitely plan to return to what I consider a traditional sport bike, but not a 250. Probably looking for a 400/500 that will feel like just enough “oomph” while not breaking the bank. Once I get the MT half done mods “fixed” (it came that way), it won’t require disclaimers when I sell it. Parts are in order, so…onward and upward in the next few months. I plan to ride it a little longer and then I’ll probably choose a new bike in the fall, since I don’t ride here in the summertime.
we missed you too no need to apologise for living your life nobody can predict what is round the corner will watch your channel what ever you post brightens up my day here in UK 😄
Thanks Stephen! Much appreciated. :)
Nice to see you again.No explanation needed but thanks anyway.Glad to see you are doing well.I hope we see you again on a scooter or hiking ,cooking show or maybe acting.Who knows.Best of luck and maybe we will see yo again. Peace.
Thanks Bruce!
Welcome back! Life gets in the way sometimes, and we must do what is right for us not others. Ride when you can and enjoy the time while you are on the bike. Also riding cannot be your only existence. Priorities will always be there and finding a good balance is key. I am looking forward to the NM videos. I grew up in Ruidoso and am pretty sure you were very close to there. Hopefully you enjoyed your time with your son and got to see some great country.
Hey Galen! I almost visited Ruidoso...but the trip was not without its surprises so that didn't make the cut. It was a beautiful area. I'm always inspired by mountains and there were so many to enjoy in Las Cruces. And you're right about balance being key. Something I need to continually remind myself of and live by. Take care!
Gina! I'm glad you're ok. Please don't feel you need to respond, but I am like many others here who messaged you to ask if you were ok. I have missed seeing you here and I've wondered many times over the past year what happened and how you were. At the end of 2022, you were having some health issues so I was worried.
That said, I hope you sell the 07 if you are not happy with it and then get a bike that brings back the joy you felt on your 250. Your smiles and happiness while on that bike were infectious and I felt it with you.
You are a very good creator...lovely, personable and honest and because of that, at least some of us will be here, regardless of your path forward. You could create instructional knitting videos and I will watch it, lol.
Until next time, you take care of yourself because that's the most important thing!
Hi Earl! Thanks for wondering how I was doing, and I am sorry that people worried something may have happened to me. Fortunately, 2023 was a good year, even if it had nothing to do with motorcycling. I have some repairs or modifications of badly done previous modifications on the bike to do before I can sell it, but then I plan to move onto something that suits my riding style. And I will be sharing other types of content as well. I will see you all again in the near future. 😊
The first video recommended to me today was your update! After watching/listening, I guess for many, it was concern, by you having gone quiet, it was for me anyhow! But I always hoped it was for some other reason, I'm just glad it was the latter! For the record, I am the world's worst when it comes to keeping in touch, therefore, I don't subscribe to anyone unless there is something different about them that I like. Take care! Love from 🏴
I’m terrible about staying in touch - even with family. It’s a failing and despite telling myself to “do better” often, it’s habitual. 🤷🏻♀️
Thanks for visiting and saying “hello”!
@@GingerDashMoto I certainly relate to that Gina! Take care whatever you maybe doing! ❤
It's great to see you again! You've been missed. Good to know you're healthy and still out there.
Thank you! It's nice to be back and chatting with everyone. :)
Life happens G, as they say…. whoever “they” are. 😉 It’s always good to hear from you whenever the mood strikes, as I’m sure you already know. 😊
Nobody really knows who “they“ are… It’s a mystery for the ages. 😁
So I've been riding since 2001 and I've taken a lot of time off in all those years. Literally my last break was 8 years! I still kept my motorcycle but I should have sold it. It sucks that the dealership didn't let you ride this new bike before you bought it. There are many dealerships that will. Just be prepared to walk away from a buy when they say no. "I've been burned in the past and simply refuse to buy without a test ride." Hell even Harley Davidson let me test ride my new bike when they knew I was serious and that was a $20,000 brand new bike.
Ride what you want
Ride when you want
Ride where you want
And don't let anyone try to convince you to do what you don't want to do.
I had a friend that used to give me grief for not riding my bike all the time to work after I bought it. For long periods of time I wouldn't ride it to work and he was like "Why did you spend all that money if you're not going to even ride it." and I replied "Why do you even give a fuck? It's not your bike, it's not ever going to be your bike. It's my bike and I'll do what I want with it....including putting it in the garage to fall apart if that's what I want to do. NOTHING you say or feel about will change my mind. Besides it's creepy for you to be so upset with how someone else lives their life. Mind your own business." haha he never asked me about it again.
Glad to hear from you. Life gets in the way of our other things sometimes. Theater is a huge commitment. Kudos to you for doing the show and being part of two others. I have a coworker that does a show a year so I see the commitment first hand. If you don’t care for the bike I would suggest seeing if any mods might make it better or removing some. If not look to trade. Being on a bike you don’t care for takes the fun out of the ride. Looking forward to your next video whenever it happens.
Hey Doug! I usually limit myself to one show per year as well. Performance wise anyway. I didn’t expect the other shows to be as time consuming as I was production “staff” rather than acting. But it’s a different kind of commitment and just as time consuming. I enjoyed it though. It was a fun, new challenge.
wishing you would have vlogged that acting gig, seeing you acting would be interesting, and bikinis in mexico are the best thumb nails ever right. thx for the content, have fun..
Hello Gina, it is good to see your beautiful smile and hear your voice once again. Glad you got to do "YOU" time in 2023 and for sure keep doing whatever makes you happy. Life is short, so never stop chasing your dreams for as you know, they will not chase you! You take care and when you do post something no matter the content, we will be looking forward hearing and seeing you once again.
I did have a good year! Unfortunately, I have too many interests to give them all attention all of the time. Thanks for the kind words!
Great to see you back again!
Thanks, Richard!
Get the bike that you are happy with and content that you want to do. Its your ride and your travels your bubbly personality is what bought me to your channel don't change that .
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words and encouragement. :)
"welcome back" ... life happens :)
i loved your "travel" vlogs alongside the riding.
i also know the "this bike isnt for me" deal, bough a kawasaki versys 1000 (sold my indian FTR :( ) because of my gf wanting to ride with me.
but it never grew on me, so i sold it last week and got a Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro.
feels like the FTR power and fun wise with the comfort of the versys ... should be perfect, picking it up today too.
Congrats on the new bike and figuring out what did and did not work for you. I’m in the same boat here. The MTO7 is a great bike. But it’s a naked, upright, seating position style of riding. I kind of hate it. I want all of the things that my little sport bike offered with a little bit more power. So I see myself going more in the ninja 400 direction or something like that. We shall see. Enjoy your new ride!
Nice to see you again! Motorcycles are similar to guitars in that you have to bond with them for them to stay to be enjoyed. I’ve sold as many guitars as I currently own, not because they weren’t good, they just didn’t click with me. When you find a bike you bond with you know it almost immediately and the ride is fun and natural. Good luck on the search.
That is spot on, Robert. Despite it being underpowered (in a sense), I bonded with my 250 in a way I never will with the MT07. Fingers crossed for a better match out there for me motorcycle wise.
@@GingerDashMoto G, have you ridden one of the 500cc bikes (like a CBR500) or the new Ninja400? Same vibe as your 250 only more power, better brakes and suspension.
Both are on my list. Nice cc range for the type of riding I do. And the type of bike I want to ride. We shall see!
It's good to hear from you again. As time passes our priorities change as do our interests. Follow your passions, no apologies necessary.
I don't see my children (busy adults) as often as I'd like but I appreciate the times when we can catch up all the more. Enjoy your life and we hope to see you and catch up soon.
BTW I sold my motorcycle and am slowly building my adventure van. No youtube channel, no idea what I'd say that others would want to listen to.
I love seeing people out adventuring in vans and such. That’s great! And priorities and interests change as we age and grow for sure. I often find myself wanting to do so many different things that I do none of them because I can’t choose - and there are only so many hours in a day. 😁
Gina, great to hear from you again. I hope creating content for RUclips remains something you enjoy doing when you want to do it. It's a great way to share experiences that many are also experiencing or want to experience, and you seem like a natural at it. I am glad you are doing well and that you have doing things that bring you joy, this life goes by in an instant and we are blessed to be able to experience so much while we are here. Take care my friend and I wish you the best!
Thanks so much! I think I am often too hard on myself and need to remind myself to ease up and just enjoy life more. 😊
@@GingerDashMoto I can completely relate to that, that is something I am also working on. :)
Sigh…easier said than done, right?!
hey, your amazing... followed you for a while, you dont have to give a reason why you do what you do.... just do what you want to do.... with no excuses... love you... be you x
Thank you! 😊
Glad you are okay. If you're not happy with this bike then you need to search for one you will truly enjoy. But whatever content you decide on for the future. I will enjoy keeping up with you. Looking forward to seeing your future endeavors.
Thanks Philip! I’m hoping my next bike purchase will be more to my liking. Not interested in doing this all over again. 😁
Don't buy anything they won't let you test ride.
Good to see you again! Explanations aren't really necessary, but thanks anyway. Several folks I've followed haven't posted for some time, and one guy I know took his whole channel down, thankfully I did get his personal contact info some time ago so was able to meet up with him on my last NC trip this past October. Irish accent, eh? Sounds like fun with the theater gig, did the musical shows in high school (as part of the pit band), definitely adds up the hours when it comes to rehearsals.
The Irish accent was fun! The play was challenging but also rewarding. I think this channel probably just needs to be about me. Which sounds terribly narcissistic (ha), but what I mean is not limited to moto content that represents such a small subsection of my life. I come up with ideas and then discard them. Maybe I’ll discard less of them going forward. Thanks for stopping by!
Another aspect of having been in the band way back then was a trip to Ireland for ten days after we placed highly in several local holiday parades; we'd been there several days when I noticed I'd picked up an accent just from being around it that much. It was an interesting experience; I remember being on the tour bus, riding from Shannon up to our first stop in Galway, and having the distinct impression I had not just arrived in a foreign country but rather had left one.
Sounds like a really neat experience. When o visited Texas for the first time, I came home with a twang myself. 😁
Welcome back 😊 Can I suggest a Tuono 660 ? Absolutely love mine, and from memory, you’ve tried one. Take care 😁
I’d love to own a Tuona, but they’re out of my price range. Could I manage it? Yes…but…it’s more than I want to spend for the amount of riding I do. But make no mistake, I’d own one if I had the extra money. 😊
Glad to see a new video from you. Hope to see another soon. Pursuing your passion, nothing wrong with that. If the MT doesn't fit, get something that does. You seem to enjoy riding so.... I've bought and sold quite a few bikes over the past few years. We recently went a totally different direction and bought a Harley. I'm not a Harley guy but for touring which is what we want to do, there are only a few choices, Goldwing, Harley or Indian. We came across a great deal on a Road Glide so we are trying it out for a year, then decide if we want to stick with it or go a different direction.
The simple truth is, I enjoy the riding position of a sport bike. And I like having a windscreen. And I like sitting in the bike, or feeling as if I’m one with the bike, whereas the MTO7 has you sitting on top of it. It’s a whole lot of little things. Sometimes the bike just isn’t the right one. Enjoy your new bike as well and I hope you get in a lot of touring.
Right, Gina, top comment on here, 'Ride Your Own Ride'
I remember waxing lyrical about the MT07, it's a great ride. But what one should always have is the bike that you want to hop on to go for a ride. I've all types of rides, but I still have the one that matters most, for way back in the 80s. Whether you swap back to the one you loved or don't ride at all, I'd hope you'll still pop up here every now and then to post and have those little chats. Take care of you. Be all you are, this life needs nothing more, Sy
Thanks so much, Sy!! ☺️
2023 was a bad year for me as well. I had 2 massive strokes and 1 minor one. The only thing that saved me was still being able to ride my F6B. Ride or Die don't be afraid to live life. I am starting a new chapter in Texas I now get to ride a lot more than I did up in Washington State. Throttle Therapy is the best.
I hope you’re doing much better now. Enjoy that new chapter!
I am just started my own you tube channel MotorbikeMike
Hello! Welcome back! Happy to know you are ok still! Just posting a quick comment but need to watch the video later, cause I need to wake up early for work.
Hope you are enjoying the MT07 as well. Ride safe and looking forward watching the video to get up to speed.
Thank you!
Saw the video, I remember now you indeed mentioned some things what you didn't like about it.
Appreciate the update and happy to know you were doing things you enjoyed more. Nothing wrong with that of course.
I can imagine YT being/becoming a hassle to keep up with if you are also interested in other things as well. Happy that you acknowledged the fact you don't need to do an explanation on YT or Insta. It's never an obligation and it shouldn't be for you either since there's more to life.
But I do appreciate the lil' update that you are still doing fine. 😄
I’m glad you and everyone else decided to hoping me over here for the update. It’s been great catching up with everyone again!
Glad to hear from you. Mrs. Loosingparts started riding at 50 and my daughter also rides. Won’t lie that I was a little concerned.
Riding is dangerous as any age. There’s no avoiding that fact. Mostly due to other drivers though, no matter the skill of the rider. I’m selective about where and when I ride. I want to enjoy it while also not feeling as if I’m in a game of motorcycle-frogger. 😊
Glad to hear you're doing okay. As someone who started riding after 50, I can relate. At our age, we have a lot going on. I always thought being an empty nester would be boring!
Based on what I'm hearing from you, if you plan to sell your bike but keep riding, take a look at a Triumph Bonneville T100. I keep coming back to mine no matter what else I ride. Handles like a ballroom dance partner, looks gorgeous parked outside a cafe. It has enough power to keep you interested but not too much that when I get to my 60's and 70's, I'll be worried about taking it out around town. They hold up well and you can get some great deals on used ones.
Hang in there day by day, post when you can! Do some shorts if you want, a lot of Motorcycle Vloggers are having success with that format.
Wishing you the best of luck!
You’re so right about life not being boring at this age! I am always so busy. Appreciate the suggestion on the bike. I’m going to go about choosing my next one having learned from this experience. But I’m also not in a hurry to make a change immediately. I just know that’s where I’m headed so to speak.
@@GingerDashMoto For a more budget friendly alternative to the Triumph, with similar looks, have a look at Royal Enfield's line of 650cc bikes.
I’ve had a lot of people recommend that brand of bike, unfortunately, there are no dealerships nearby. the local dealership here carries a lot of different motorcycle brands though. And they get a lot of trade-ins too. Who knows what I’ll end up with?
Glad to see you back!
I recently downgraded from my 650 to my original 250 and am enjoying riding so much more now, most people said I was foolish to do it but they just didnt understand what I wanted out of a bike and the 650 just couldnt deliver
Good for you! My complaints about this bike are that it isn’t a traditional sport bike. That’s the prime issue I have. The power is fine, but I want the seating position, the windscreen, and the nimbleness of a traditional sport bike. Lesson learned for sure. This is simply not my type of bike. Maybe a ninja 400 or something like that is in my future.
First off.....It's great to see you and that you're looking well. Secondly.....it's your life Gina; live it as you want to. You do what you do and we'll see you whenever you feel like it.
Thanks Dave! I have always struggled with balance. And I have way too many interests versus hours in the day. 😁
Know that feeling too...@@GingerDashMoto
It’s great to see you are doing well and pursuing your interests!
As for your Moto content, I’m interested in what you have to say way more than the bike you ride.
As far as I’m concerned, you need only follow your heart and do what’s best for you, and if that includes sharing bits of your experiences with us here in RUclips land, so much the better!
Thanks for the update, and stay safe out there!!
Slaìnte! ☘️😊
Thank you 😊😊😊 I think there’s a certain amount of “imposter syndrome” at play here too. There are 38 million RUclips channels so I question (myself) about why my content is worthwhile. But I do know that I enjoy watching channels here for the same reasons you share for watching mine. Technology is a blessing and a curse at times. But it’s all in what you make of it too.
Good to see another video from you! Just do you and we'll be here along for the ride 😎
I appreciate it. Thank you!
Hi from Australia Gina. Thank you for your post and nice to see you pop up on RUclips again. I totally understand your dissatisfaction with the MT07. If I can make a suggestion for bike to consider in the future is the Honda NC750X. I believe it’s a very underrated bike and you may possibly enjoy it. Hope you can get a test ride on one. Take care and I look forward to your next episode. Brett.
Hey Brett! Thanks for the suggestion. I plan to haunt the local dealership and check out as many bikes as possible. Until they get sick of seeing me. 😁
Gina, it's great tof youo hear from you. Personally, motorcycle or not I watch because of you and your personality, and am glad the year was rewarding for you. Keeep us in the loop, you matter.
Thanks so much, Bob. I appreciate you!
We all make mistakes that’s part of life and how we grow. Just do what’s right for you. I’m glad your doing ok, and I’m looking forward to whatever you do next.
I’m too hard on myself. Almost 54 years on the planet and I feel as if I should know what I’m doing even when I’m trying new(ish) things. Allowing for some grace for myself and not just others…is a good place to start.
Commitments and life in general take as in many directions and our priorities. A shame you aren’t happy with your motorcycle choice, hope you find the right one in the future, nice to see you back 😊.
Hey Neekie! Yeah...life seems to get busier the older I get. Which just seems wrong somehow! ;) Thanks for stopping by!