Hi everyone! I’m Lexi! (aka Kawi.lexi) I’ve been riding for about 4 years and have been creating videos for social media for about 2-3 of those years. I hope everyone has a great riding season this upcoming year:)

Instagram Handle: @kawi.lexi

Q: What would you say to a woman who thinks motorcycles aren’t her thing?

A: I’d say they’re not for everyone, but it won’t hurt to take the MSF course and check “riding a motorcycle” off her bucket list. And THEN see how she feels about them ;)

Q: How important is it that your gear actually looks good on you?

A: Safety is my number one priority, but looking good is also a part of feeling good and you should always strive to feel your best. I used to look like a little toddler boy in my gear when I first started riding. Nothing ever fit: gear was oversized or too tight. I once looked like the Michelin man. But once I actually found gear that fit, it made my ride that much better.

Bia Goddess Skinny Pants 

Q: What’s the most challenging ride you’ve ever done?

A: The most challenging ride I’ve ever done was the ride I learned how to scoot my butt off the seat and actually get into a “track riding position” through the turns. It was physically taxing, and it left me tired at the end of it. But it was well worth the knowledge and being able to feel my bike in a way I never have before. I hope to hit the track next year actually!

Q: How has riding changed the way you view life?

A: Riding opened my eyes to so many things. People: there are so many riders out there, and the biker community is the best. The instant connection two complete strangers can have solely because they’re on two’s is an unmatched feeling. 85% of my friends are people who I’ve met on the road. I met my boyfriend while out riding when I decided to pull over at a scenic look out because I saw a bunch of bikers there as well. Every single one of them is still my close friend to this day.

Q: What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned from riding?

A: The biggest lesson I learned from riding is to ride your own ride, do it within your limits, and don’t get peer pressured because it will never end good. Some bikes are extremely unforgiving, especially non-beginner bikes. And one little slip up could cost you your life. It’s extremely important to respect your machine and ride within your limits. 

Q: Has a ride ever changed your perspective on something?

A: There was a ride I was coming home to New York from New Jersey at night around 10pm. I was still on my ninja 400 and I had just got it wrapped, I was actually riding it home from the wrap shop. Unfortunately, my blinkers were not reconnected properly. I had put my right blinker on and a rider behind me obviously didn’t see it and sped up on my right while I was turning. He T-bonded me and I flew off my bike and he flew off his. Of course this was the one time I decided to not wear protective pants. I was left unable to lift my legs for over a week. This changed my perspective on the importance of gear on EVERY RIDE, and it also showed me how delicate life was. Anything could happen at any moment.

Q: What’s one myth about riding you want to debunk?

A: The myth that all bikers are A-holes. Bikers have been some of the most compassionate people I know, and they ride hard for the people they love. This doesn’t discount the fact that naturally there will be some bad apples, but please don’t let them ruin it for the rest of us. 

Q: What was your scariest moment on a bike and how did you handle it?

A: I’d say the scariest moment on my motorcycle happened when I was on 87 and a big black bear ran across the highway about 5 to 6 feet in front of me. It was also at night, all I saw was a big shadow of a bear running in front of me while doing highway speeds. I didn’t even have time to be scared in the moment, my brain didn’t even process it. But after the fact, I was like “whew that could’ve been really bad.” I had riders in front of me, behind me, and next to me, and we all were able to avoid this bear. The Cardo voice chat went wild.