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3-21-08
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Xplorers Philippines CDO Chapter's Site
Photo with Aida my wife to be, and the Explorers, in the Philippines
Having lectures is just one of the activities that Xphils CDO
have in store for it's members in order to enhance their skills
not only in riding and maintaining their respective bikes in tip-top
shape, but mainly rider's safety.
We had been honored recently, when one of our members had a guest
from the US who was here in the country for a short pleasure trip.
He rode with the group last Sunday to Claveria, Misamis Oriental
as to experience how it is to ride here in country. Upon getting
there, h gave the group some pointers and tips on riding motorcycles
and though it is not part of his schedule, he volunteered to give
the group a free lecture on Riding Techniques on another occasion.
At first, it may sound very basic to most people, but it
surely is a different experience when the lecture is to be delivered
by a Professional Road Racer and Daytona Champion, in the person
of Mr. Carl Mc Allister.
A rider for over 50 years, Mr. Mc Allister, or simply Carl to
his friends, not only race on weekends, but also manages and teach
at the Mc Allister Safety Riding School in the US. He started
riding at age 8 and had been riding ever since. He rides various
types of motorcycles with displacements ranging from 50ccs to
liter bikes, both race bikes and street-legal bikes. Had broken
several bones in his body due to accidents during racing but never
had an accident while riding his bike on the streets.
We had to schedule to lecture on a Tuesday night, despite of being
just the second day of a busy working week, everyone had made
an effort to mark their calendars in such short notice, in order
not to miss this "once-in-a-lifetime" experience,
but it was sure worth every minute of it. We didn't even notice
the time slipped by as he talked about topics on basic riding
position, braking techniques, handling curves, proper bike setup,
etc. through all these, he always emphasized the difference between
racing on tracks and riding safely on public streets. There simply
wasn't a dull moment during the lecture as he shared a couple
of motorcycle jokes with the group as if to awaken the already
wide-open eyed eager audience, waiting for inputs from a person
with so much to share.
After the lecture, the members bonded with Carl while having a
simple dinner, but not without a member asking every now and then
a question related to riding and motorcycles. I guess that is
what we all have in common in the first place.
We would have enjoyed riding with him again this weekend, but
Carl will be heading back to the US by the end of the week to
prepare for his upcoming races at Daytona. Together with our friends
who joined in this lecture, we all wish him a safe travel back
to the states, more trophies and titles to come in the races he'll
be running in the years to come. We hope to see you again....soon.
7/12/04
Dear Carl,
I dont know if you remember me, we swapped email a couple times a couple months ago. My name is Jack Greenman. Anyways
you were very nice to me, and offered me use of your track when I do eventually come upon a motorcycle. I haven't yet. But I cleaned
the garage out the other day to the point where I was able to easily sit on my dad's old Norton, wich he gave to me when I was seven.
I love the bike. Anyways my brother snapped a picture of me sitting on her while we (brother, dad, and I) were just hanging out.
I wanted to send it to you so you could see me, lol, and besides its only fair, you sent a picture of yourself riding a motorcycle,
this is the least I can do in return.
The Atlas doesnt run at the moment, but pop and I are going to rebuild her in a couple of years. Anyways thats it for me, its late,
and I have to get up early tomorrow to go swim. Have a goodnight,
With Respect,
Jack Greenman.
Hello Again John,
Nice to hear from you. I just got back from Loudon, NH tonight and checking all the mail. Nice shot of you on your dad's old bike.
I sure wish I had one of my dad's old bikes. My mom sold all of them when he past away many years ago. He would love to be here
watching me race. I hope you and your dad have as many great hours working on bikes as I did with my dad. You need to take your
time with learning how to ride and go fast. Going fast comes after much time learning how a motorcycle works and reacts to your input.
It is not something that can be done in a rush. You want to spend much of your time on the dirt. It is exactly the same as riding on tar
except the payback for making a mistake is slowed down and not as rough on your body as tar. It also reacts slower and gives you
time to react. You don't have that time on tar but can learn how to react on the dirt to be good on tar. Most of us that race also spend
lots of time on dirt bikes. The favorite is the XR-100. We spend lots of time on small ovals and it lets you push the front and slide
the rear every lap and not go on your butt. When you have done this thousands of times you have it in your memory banks and it
will be automatic on tar.
Thanks for the picture and I hope you won't mind if I put you on my web site with your photo and letter.
Your Friend,
Carl