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FAST THOUGHTS FROM JESSICA LEE

Sunday June 15th, 2008
My New Arai Helmet
Bones can be broken and healed; wounds can be stitched and bruises will fade but a brain injury will never leave you the same. Anyone who has ever had a bad concussion will tell you that it never quite heals 100%. In motorcycle racing one of the most common injuries along with broken bones is concussion. Speaking from experience, you most definitely want to have a great helmet to protect your noggin from getting hit too hard because even mild concussions add up.

As you may recall reading my story in February of 2007 when I experienced my first concussion; it was not only caused by a hard impact but also by a cheap helmet. In today’s growing motorcycle market many people are buying helmets with an awesome paint job or buying them because of low prices not realizing that the helmet might not do its job; to protect you’re most important body part.

A few months ago at the dealer convention in Indianapolis, my teammate Brent Kasemeyer and myself were convinced that Arai made the best helmets out there. We saw the proof with helmets sent in by thankful customers who experienced life threatening crashes while wearing an Arai. For these customers, the reason they are alive is because of the quality and protection of an Arai. When the people at Arai heard about my brain injury they wanted me to be in one of their helmets and thanks to a few insiders we know, Brent and I were each sent helmets for our new season. My helmet which is the Josh Hayes replica is called the “Jolly Roger”. When I got the helmet I was amazed at the quality and time that went into making the helmet. It’s hand painted and fits perfectly. It’s the most comfortable helmet I’ve worn. So far, I haven’t gotten the chance to ride with it at a track but just riding around with it on feels great. The helmet is lightweight but feels safe. I’ve worn HJC, Troy Lee Designs, KBC, Fox Racing and Shark helmets but I have to admit, so far I’m loving the Arai the best. It may be one of the most expensive helmets but its more than worth it. You're neck and brain are the two of the most important body parts; you can't put a price on them.

Also at the convention, Silvio Giorgetti from the Italian company Ariete hooked me up with what I believe are the best goggles. Each year at the convention he has been very gracious and has given me a pair of goggles with lenses. The goggles look great with my new helmet and are my favorite color; hot pink!



In a few days I will be out on the track training with my new helmet and goggles. Be sure to check back for a full review of both of our helmets!






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Monday November 26th, 2007
Gear That Will Outlast Even The Toughest Of Riders



Life is oh so tough being a motocross diva in a world of sweaty ugly guys but Fly Racing makes it so much easier. With their 2008 Women’s gear line up you can show off your stylish but tough racer chick attitude. Fly’s gear is bright, comfortable, and fits perfectly. It also has a few things that make it different from any other. Seeing Fly’s gear was love at first site.



Fly Racing is a fairly young gear company but they are steadily making waves and putting hits on big names like Fox Racing or Troy Lee Designs. Infact, one of Fly’s designers came from TLD. I’ve never really taken a look at Fly gear but after visiting their headquarters in Boise, Idaho and seeing just how cool this stuff really is, I knew I had to try it out.



Fly didn’t have a women’s line until now. With Fox, Thor, and Answer all ahead of them some might think it would be hard to jump right in but not for this company. Fly realized that women riders are definitely not like the guys. We like to show femininity and style in everything we do. Plus we want it to fit right and want our gear to be as safe as possible.

Down here in Florida it’s perfect riding weather. So, I went riding yesterday wearing Fly Gear instead of my normal Fox Racing jersey, pants, and gloves. As soon as I slipped the pants on I knew there was something different about it. It actually fit perfectly, and that’s a surprise because I’m petite (5 ft. and 90 lbs). The pants weren’t too long or baggy. I also liked that they had a zipper and button in the front opposed to some of the other waist closures. Not only that but I had plenty of movement in them. As far as the jersey goes, it was the most comfortable yet tough jersey I’ve ever worn. Even Fly’s gloves fit my small hands great comfortably and were tough. Fly Racing's womens gear comes in either pink or blue.

I like to ride hard so gear that is tough means a lot and after riding through about 12 miles of whoops going as fast as I could the gear held up! I’ve worn other gear that starts to wear out around the knees when you grip the bike with your legs. That’s not good but Fly’s gear held up through it all. In total yesterday I rode about 20 to 25 miles at full speed. The gear kept me cool and allowed a lot of movement. The gloves didn’t tear or cause me to have blisters. From now on, I think I will only be wearing Fly Racing. I’m definitely convinced that they have some of the best gear out there. Lets just say the gear held up even though I didn’t!

(As you can see the gear held up...but I didnt)



Hopefully, you’re convinced now too because trust me on this ladies, you’ll love this gear. It’ll add a little pizzazz to your riding style and may cause you to get a few looks while you fly by! You can easily purchase Fly Gear from you're local bike shop that works with Western Powersports or you can go online to flyracing.com for more info!







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Jessica "Motogirl" Lee is a 34 year old motocross racer and journalist. Born into a family of motorcycle enthusiasts and industry insiders, she has been riding and nurturing a passion for motorcycles from the age of four.

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