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BUILD DIARY OF A STAFF MEMBER – ENTRY 2

Sep 06, 2016

As a show and tell for what happens behind the scenes for our contestants in the Deus Boundless Enthusiasm Bike Build Off, Tim Roodenburg from the Deus House of Simple Pleasures will be taking us through his interpretation of “making the most with the least” on the ever popular Australian “Postie” CT110. See the video here.

Tim is our operations and inventory manager by day, and as a fully qualified mechanic, enjoys picking up a tool or two on the weekend. "Ok, in the previous edition of my build diary - I had just survived a brutal attack from a red back spider who had made home inside my Postie frame. Luckily I survived and was stronger from the experience.

So onto the next challenge...

With a bit of manipulation from a long lever bar, a rubber mallet and repeated attacks with a grinding blade, the 160cc Chinese powerhouse (winky face emoji) was installed. I had decided to use the dual exhaust set-up from the chopper postie I had started with and stripped down - I mean why spend money I don’t have right?

I cleaned up the header pipes and then wrapped them with some white exhaust wrap to give it that "ratty" feel.

As the bike had no tail light or indicators, I opted for some Posh black alloy indicators, a black round tail light/numberplate mount and two stainless mirrors. Posh are a little pricier than other brands, but having learnt the hard way that cheap means cheap, I was happy to put some quality Japanese parts on that would last the test of time. Plus they look pretty damn good.

As an aside - I literally have no plan whatsoever with this build, I’m just letting the road take me where ever it leads.

I saw a picture of an ex army Land Rover on some trendy blog - the old girl had a bunch of ammo boxes in the back and they caught my eye so I went straight onto eBay to try to hunt some down. It didn’t take long, within 10 minutes I had bought 2 for $30 delivered, bargain! The idea was to mount them to the old rack that had come in the pile of parts, then maybe throw some timber on top to add a good contrast of colour and textures… I did my version of “panel beating” with a lump hammer, a piece of hardwood and the concrete floor. I then gave the rack some love in the sand blaster to remove the half-assed paint job.

I found some old pillion peg mounts from a W650 in the workshop spares cupboard, cut the pillion pegs off then attempted to weld the mounts onto the rack. I now know, I’m a very average (some would say well below par) welder. I suck! It's hard and it frustrates me, my welds looked like the bottom of a neglected bird cage. Luckily for me, the always patient, always helpful Jeremy Tagand was there to save the day - fixing all my amateur attempts. Thanks Jez.

I then mounted the ammo cases with some hard rubber spacers and stainless bolts. I found some spare pieces of old timber flooring, cut them to shape and gave them a quick sand. I should have been a carpenter, nailed it.

I politely asked the team next door (the new Deus Bar & Kitchen) for a "cold one," sat down, gave myself a pat on the back and retired for the day..

There's only two and half weeks until the Bike Build Off, so I had better keep cracking.

Until next time..

Budget Blow Out

Bikes - $1000

2 x Shinko tyres - $102

Pro Taper bars - $90

2 x Posh Indicator sets -$220

Posh Taillight -$100

2 x Ammo boxes - $30

2 x Posh stainless mirrors -$170

Jeremy's time and patience - priceless

Total so far = $1712

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Setiap tahun, teman-teman kita Tasix Adventure—penyelenggara petualangan ban berlumpur dan adrenalin berbahan bakar terbaik di Bali—mengadakan acara akhir pekan berkemah yang sangat dinanti-nantikan. Mereka menamakannya “ The Wild,” dan jujur saja, tidak ada kata yang lebih pas dari itu.

Ini bukan sekadar acara; ini adalah petualangan wajib bagi siapa saja yang mencintai tanah, tantangan, dan persahabatan yang hanya bisa terjalin saat tertawa melihat teman lain terjatuh.

Hal tentang The Wild adalah misterinya. Kamu tidak tahu ke mana akan pergi, bagaimana sampai di sana, atau apa yang akan kamu temui—seperti hidup, tapi dengan lebih banyak asap knalpot.

Tahun ini, The Wild yang berlangsung pada 7 Desember 2024, mengumpulkan 135 pecinta motor enduro, trail, dan cross di Desa Kopi, Tabanan. Tepat pukul 9 pagi, kami berangkat menuju Desa Gesing, Singaraja. Rute tetap dirahasiakan hingga hari acara, meningkatkan sensasi penasaran dan antusiasme. Dengan dibagi menjadi beberapa kelompok kecil, kami melengkapi diri dengan perlengkapan motocross lengkap untuk menghadapi tantangan musim hujan.

Perjalanan? Murni magis. Jalur berkelok melalui permata tersembunyi Bali, di mana setiap tikungan menawarkan pemandangan yang memukau atau hampir membuat jantung berhenti. Rute tahun ini menghadirkan medan tanah liat merah—dijuluki tanah "keramik" karena teksturnya yang licin dan keras saat basah. Untuk melintasinya, diperlukan teknik khusus yang disebut “paddling the throttle,” sebuah manuver yang mendebarkan dengan motor yang sering bergoyang liar. Dari kejauhan, mungkin terlihat lucu, tetapi saat di atas motor? Ceritanya berbeda.

Setelah menempuh 68 kilometer petualangan liar, kami tiba di perkemahan di puncak bukit yang sudah dipenuhi tenda-tenda peserta lain dan deru knalpot. Destinasi selalu mencuri perhatian, dan yang satu ini tidak terkecuali—tempat tinggi dengan pemandangan 360 derajat yang menakjubkan dari laut, gunung, hingga kota.

Saat hujan turun, tenda-tenda didirikan, dan malam itu diisi dengan berbagi cerita tentang penyelamatan heroik dan kecelakaan yang menggelikan. Dan tentu saja, ada balapan. Bayangkan sekelompok pengendara penuh semangat meluncur di perbukitan dalam kekacauan yang terkontrol. Balapan tahun ini termasuk duel 1 lawan 1 yang seru di sekitar puncak bukit, dengan peserta menyelesaikan dua putaran penuh adrenalin.

Bukan soal menang; ini tentang hadir, tertawa, dan menikmati momen. Para pemenang dan peserta tercepat yang mencapai puncak bukit dirayakan dengan hadiah, tetapi senyuman, persahabatan, dan kebersamaan membuat semua orang merasa seperti juara.

The Wild tahun ini benar-benar sesuai namanya, bahkan lebih. Petualangan, tawa, dan cukup banyak tanah di gigi untuk menyebutnya otentik—kami tidak akan menginginkannya dengan cara lain. Terima kasih yang sebesar-besarnya kepada semua peserta yang menjadikannya pengalaman tak terlupakan. Sampai jumpa di petualangan berikutnya!

Every year, our mates over at Tasix Adventure—Bali’s finest purveyors of muddy tyres and fuel-driven adrenaline—host their much-anticipated camp-out weekend. They’ve named it “Wild,” and honestly, there’s no better word for it.

It’s not just an event; it’s a pilgrimage for anyone who loves dirt, daring, and the kind of camaraderie you can only forge while laughing at someone else’s wipeout.

The thing about Wild is that it’s shrouded in mystery. You don’t know where you’re going, how you’ll get there, or what you’ll find—kind of like life, but with more exhaust fumes.

This year’s Wild, held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, brought together 135 enthusiasts of enduro, trail, and cross motorcycles at Desa Kopi, Tabanan. The route was kept a secret until the event day, heightening the thrill of the unknown. At exactly 9 am, they shared the destination, Desa Gesing, Singaraja, Divided into small groups, we geared up with full motocross kits to tackle the rainy season’s challenges.

The ride? Pure magic. Twisting trails through Bali’s hidden gems, where every turn promised either breathtaking views or breathtaking near-misses. This year’s route featured red clay terrain—nicknamed "ceramic" soil for its slick, hard texture when wet. Navigating it required a special technique called “paddling the throttle,” a nerve-wracking maneuver that had bikes swaying wildly. From a distance, it might have looked hilarious, but on the bike? It was a whole other story.

After 68 kilometres of this wild adventure, we arrived at the hilltop campsite already alive with the buzz of activity and the roar of exhausts. The destination always steals the spotlight, and this one was no exception—a high-altitude perch offering stunning 360-degree views of the sea, mountains, and city.

As the rain came down, tents went up, and the evening was all about swapping stories of heroic saves and laughable crashes. And then there were the races. Picture a pack of overexcited riders tearing up the hillside in what can only be described as controlled chaos. This year’s races included thrilling 1-on-1 duels around the hilltop, with participants pushing through two laps of sheer adrenaline.

It wasn’t just about winning; it was about showing up, laughing, and embracing the moment. The race winners and the fastest hilltop arrivals were celebrated with prizes, but the smiles, the camaraderie, and the shared triumphs made everyone feel like champions.

This year’s Wild lived up to its name and then some. Adventure, laughter, and just enough dirt in your teeth to call it authentic—we wouldn’t have it any other way. A massive thank you to all the participants who made it unforgettable. See you on the next adventure!