ToteGoteLand not a website anymore???

[The Restore Kid]

what happened to totegoatland?? :shrug: Can anyone find a website called totegoteland or anything resembling totegoatland that is a website about minibikes? Or did they shut it down???

 

[Bill Ellerby]

I just typed in totegoatland and found a good website. They have a section that helps you figure out which model you have by showing all the different frames. Also two emails that might help too: gotemaster@totegoteland.com or jjohnson@totegoteparts.com. Hope this helps.

 

[jbrewton]

http://users.infoconex.com/~ramrod/tgland.htm

 

[jbrewton]

what happened to totegoatland?? :shrug: Can anyone find a website called totegoteland or anything resembling totegoatland that is a website about minibikes? Or did they shut it down???

you spelled gote wrote!
guess you're used to GOATS!

 

[The Restore Kid]

No, I spelled it rite the first time.. Then I tried it the other way..

If ya look.. Theres nothing about totegoteland anywhere in that address.. :shrug:

 

[Richard Trotter]

The site kept getting hacked. It was up for sale. I think it's just drifting in cyberspace now. If you already have a password, you can get on. I avoid the forum after getting a couple real nasty virus'.

 

[grumpyed]

look for arnims tote gote page

 

[Havasu Dave]

look for arnims tote gote page

I saw that one too. I am surprised at the lack of Tote Gote information on the web compared to other bikes.

Things like production numbers, years and models produced during which period, serial numbers, etc just aren't there. I see some sales brochures around the net, but nothing representing the models produced.

Also, seems like no one is doing much re-popping of parts.

Just an observation. Since these are/were so well known and popular, it seems there would be more information out there.

 

[Richard Trotter]

I saw that one too. I am surprised at the lack of Tote Gote information on the web compared to other bikes.

Things like production numbers, years and models produced during which period, serial numbers, etc just aren't there. I see some sales brochures around the net, but nothing representing the models produced.

Also, seems like no one is doing much re-popping of parts.

Just an observation. Since these are/were so well known and popular, it seems there would be more information out there.

No records were kept regarding production dates and serial numbers. We are still finding brochures on different models. We may never know.

 

[Havasu Dave]

No records were kept regarding production dates and serial numbers. We are still finding brochures on different models. We may never know.

Knowing you all had Ralph up there, it's hard to argue that point. How unfortunate.

1.5 million $$ grossed with an established company in 1962, Bonham Sr. must have known at least "how many" were being produced.

Add to that at least one Government contract with the US Forrest Service.

Wiki has the closest thing I can find to production factoids, but as you say, no production numbers, no year/production/model datum.

Picking up a 680 tomorrow, is why I care.

 

[tippycanoenm]

way to go dave........don't have a gote but one much like it...........:thumbsup:

 

[Havasu Dave]

way to go dave........don't have a gote but one much like it...........:thumbsup:

I'd been wanting an off-road desert bike for awhile. I'd like to do something "purpose built" for our environment.

I just can't figure out how to keep the 30-pack cold, and have room for six lighters, more gasoline, water, and a 2-foot long water pipe resembling a dime store Indian, unless I pack it next to the 30-30 scabbard.

 

[tippycanoenm]

u need an under the seat compartment.......I think it can be done...........I like how you think when it comes to the necessities...........:drinkup::wink:

 

[Havasu Dave]

u need an under the seat compartment.......I think it can be done...........I like how you think when it comes to the necessities...........:drinkup::wink:

Under the seat is where the engine goes. :laugh: But a Power Take Off trailer with a cooler built in.....:thumbsup:

 

[tippycanoenm]

sounds to me like youre half way there..........just do it......don't forget the gps..........everything looks the same in the desert...........:thumbsup:

 

[buckeye]

2 foot water pipe sounds like it would make a ride in the desert a lot of fun. At least you won't get thirsty.:laugh:

 

[fistfullabar]

2 foot water pipe sounds like it would make a ride in the desert a lot of fun. At least you won't get thirsty.:laugh:

nah thats what the coolers for yo dave sounds like your headed to a mini bike jam i wanna go i will bring the solar powered radio:thumbsup:

 

[Havasu Dave]

nah thats what the coolers for yo dave sounds like your headed to a mini bike jam i wanna go i will bring the solar powered radio:thumbsup:

Opposite of a jam. Straight up the street, take a left and there is hundreds of thousands of miles of desert. Lots of old mines in the area, much of it has rudimentary roads and trails. SW History all around. No radio, other than the voices in my head.

 

[Richard Trotter]

680 Nova Tote gote was the first Nova to use shocks in the suspension instead of rubber snubbers. It came with a 6hp briggs. There were 2 gear ratios available: 7.5/1 and 10/1 (model 681 was the higher geared 7.5/1 ratio).

 

[Havasu Dave]

680 Nova Tote gote was the first Nova to use shocks in the suspension instead of rubber snubbers. It came with a 6hp briggs. There were 2 gear ratios available: 7.5/1 and 10/1 (model 681 was the higher geared 7.5/1 ratio).

:thumbsup: Thanks Richard. First I've seen of that rear tire. I like it. I do note that he used the Italian Ceriani rear shocks.

Once I pick the bike up, I'll probably have more questions. Thanks again.
Dave