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A Tote Gote Model 780 with worm gear drive shaft

The Tote Gote is an off-road motorcycle that was produced from 1958 to 1970. It was developed by Ralph Bonham.

History

The advertisement for the "Trail Skeeter"

Bonham created the Tote Gote to relieve the exhaustion of walking through the Utah mountains while hunting. First called the "Mechanical Goat", it was renamed to refer to its ability to "tote" (carry) deer out of the woods while climbing inclines with the skill of a mountain goat.

The first Tote Gotes could reach speeds of only 5 mph (8 km/h), too slow for functional use, and the front wheel rose off the ground when too much throttle was applied. The design was eventually perfected in November 1957. The first Tote Gote was sold on 1 June 1958. After entering mass production, 3,700 Tote Gotes were sold in 1960. The second version of the Tote Gote entered the market in 1959, called the Model A or the "Scamp".

Ralph Bonham's father, Bond Bonham, became president of the Bonham Corporation while Ralph focused on research and development. Improvements were introduced, such as rear and side screens to protect the wild game and drivers, and lighting systems. New variants were also created, such as the Loadstar III, a three-wheeled Tote Gote for use in warehouses and plant nurseries; a street-based model called the Collegiate for use on college campuses; a minibike called the Mini Gote; and a shaft driven series called the NOVA.

After producing Tote Gotes for thirteen years, the Bonham Company closed in 1970 and sold its remaining stock of parts. A community of Tote Gote enthusiasts is still active.

Manufacture

Tote Gotes were painted with a low pressure flow of paint. The frames were placed over a large tub of paint with hoses on either side. The paint was pumped through the hoses while workers directed the flow of paint over the frame. Excess paint ran off the bottom and back into the tub. The frames were rotated while drying to minimize runs. Most were red, fewer yellow, and some green (mostly for the Forest Service). Novas were aquamarine. The paint used was lead-based Sherwin-Williams.

Models

B: Chain drive. The original model, also called the model A, the "Scamp," and the "Trail Skeeter". The Trail Skeeter included louvered sheet metal sides instead of side screens and a 3 horsepower (2.2 kW) Briggs & Stratton engine. The first models used the "Duster" clutch and continuously variable transmission made by Deepco, originally for snowmobiles. Later models used a similar clutch, by Salisbury.
P: Chain-drive. As for the later Model B, except with a larger frame, a 5 horsepower (3.7 kW) engine, and an arch design above the clutch mount.

The first digit in each model number is typically the horsepower of that particular model; for example, Model 600 has six (6) horsepower.

303 "Collegiate": Street- and trail-based college campus bike. This model had rear taillights as a stock option and optional front headlight. It used a 3 horsepower (2.2 kW) Briggs and Stratton engine and Bonham now produced their own "Climb-Away" clutch and transmission, with a broader range of ratios.
403: Chain drive
404: Chain drive
430: Chain drive
430-5: Chain drive
431: Chain drive
431-5: Chain drive
500 "Mini Gote": Competitor to the minibike movement of the 1960s. This model was designed with children in mind, with chain drive, front and rear suspension. The early models used a 5 horsepower (3.7 kW) Briggs & Stratton engine and the later ones utilized a 7 horsepower (5.2 kW) Tecumseh engine.
501 Charger 3-wheeler: Light duty tricycle, for recreation or light commercial use.
502 Charger 3-wheeler: The "big brother" to the 501/504; the second-most-powerful model with a low gear ratio and ability to pull 1,000 lb (450 kg) of cargo.
503 Charger 3-wheeler: A six-horsepower tricycle, this model featured the "Climb-Away" automatic transmission, split rim wheels and roller bearings, a larger bed and a swing-down tailgate.
504 Charger 3-wheeler: A four-horsepower tricycle designed as a people mover.
505 Charger 3-wheeler: Same as Model 501, but with load capacity increased to 350 lb (160 kg).
531: Chain drive, full suspension. Climb-Away transmission.
530: Chain drive. Similar to 531, except with lower gearing.
600: Chain drive, 6 horsepower (4.5 kW) Briggs & Stratton engine, double-jackshaft, Climb-Away transmission, lighting system.
610: Chain drive. Similar to 600, except with a 12-inch (300 mm) rear wheel.
665: Chain drive. Similar to 600, except with full suspension.
666: Chain drive. Included 12-inch (300 mm) rear wheel and full suspension with lower gearing.
670 Nova: Bonham worm gear drive. The fastest model, with a top speed of 36 mph (58 km/h). Lighting system. Several deluxe variants with white-wall tires and red seats and grips were also made.
671: Similar to 670, except with lower gear ratio and slower speed and possibly, after 1968, a rear grab bar.
675: Same frame and engine as 670, however, gearing was lower. Was released in 1962.
680 Nova: Bonham worm gear drive, deluxe model made with large frame, full suspension, 12" rear tractor tire, front brake, tear drop gas tank, rear grab bar, Sold in 1964 for $794
660 Spartan snowmobile/dune buggy: this was Bonham's version of the snowmobile. It utilized a rear track and front skis. The front skis could be replaced with 8-inch (200 mm) Tote Gote wheels for spring and summer use. They were intended for recreation and patrolling areas inaccessible to road vehicles.
700: Chain drive. Only model using flat-cast metal on the swing arm and its mount. Included steel tubing on front of the frame and a mounted teardrop gas tank. 7 horsepower (5.2 kW) Tecumseh. One large seat instead of two separate seats. Similar to Model 500.
706: Chain-drive. Briggs & Stratton engine. Climb-Away transmission. Commercial grade 8" aircraft-type tires, resulting in increased stability.
750: Chain-drive. Briggs & Stratton engine. Climb-Away transmission. Full suspension, 12-inch (300 mm) tractor tire on rear wheel. A 5.70-8 front tire was offered as an option.
760: Chain-drive. Similar to 750 except with 8" rear wheel.
770: Chain-drive. Briggs & Stratton engine. Climb-Away transmission, 12" rear wheel, one-piece foam seat; only model that did not have a back fender.
780 "Nova": Same as Model 675, but with a slightly different frame. Full suspension; grab-bar in back; frame slightly chopped to utilize swing arm. Aircraft-type rear disc brake. This model was supplied to the United States Forest Service, painted in forest service green.
781: Similar to 780 except with taller gearing.
Dune Gote: A tricycle designed for family fun, some variants used the same shock absorbers in the front as those used in the rear of the Model 500. It was known to have been produced in soft tail and hard tail versions.
Trail Skeeter, also made by Bonham Tote Gote: It was the model B frame but with sheet metal side covers and more options. This was the Later Deluxe Model B, released in 1959.

Bonham made several one-off and rare prototypes, such as four-wheeled vehicles for military use and several prototype Tote Gote Trail Bikes. (The most recent Trail Bike was auctioned on eBay in November 2005.)

Trailers

101 (trailer): Lightweight, two-wheel trailer with sheet metal sides that could carry four Tote Gotes.
102 (trailer): Medium duty, three-wheel trailer (two wheels in back, one in front) with sheet metal sides that could carry four Tote Gotes, with a fold-away storage bed.
103 (trailer): Heavy duty (500-lb rated) trailer with sheet metal sides that could carry four Tote Gotes, or two Chargers

Advertising

Among some of the photo advertisements there were images of Ralph Bonham on a Tote Gote shooting a rifle, a man jumping a Model B over a small sand dune, two Collegiate Tote Gotes parked on a lawn with people having a picnic in the background, and several other photos of people having picnics.

Advertising illustrations included a family on Trail Skeeters, and a man riding a Tote Gote Spartan snowmobile to a mountain cabin.

Accessories

A typical Model 600 Tote Gote with a flatbed trailer and lighting system

Metal box in front for fuel can or other items
Front "Grab Bag" saddle bag
Six-volt Delta headlight, or sealed-beam General Electric headlight
Rear "Pak Rack" folding cargo rack
Snub Downs, later called Snubber Rubbers, or Rubber Snubbers
Front and rear tire chains for snow
Snow plow blade
Front buddy seat or a rear buddy seat with rear foot pegs
Taillights (standard on the Collegiate)
Rubber foot pegs
Sidecar
Front brakes (for models on which this was not standard)

External links

Tote Gote Land — Tote Gote information and message board
Arnim Zimmer’s Tote Gote site — stories, parts manuals and registry

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+{{Short description|Off-road motorcycle}}
-A tote gote is an off-hiway trail scooter/motorcycle made by the Bonham Company in the United States from 1958 to 1970. They were made in three plants across the United States. The main plant being in Provo, Utah a smaller plant in Pomona, California and the smallest plant being in Keysor, West Virginia.
+{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2020}}
+[[Image:TCunninghamBike2.jpg|thumb|A Tote Gote Model 780 with worm gear drive shaft]]
+The '''Tote Gote''' is an [[Types of motorcycle|off-road]] [[motorcycle]] that was produced from 1958 to 1970. It was developed by Ralph Bonham.
-Some history:
+== History ==
- The tote gote was inveted after the creator Ralph Bonham got tired of walking when he went hunting. He got the idea in 1957 about making a "Off hiway cycle" He then started playing around with several designs. After about a year he had his first "Mechanical got" he later called it a catchy tote gote. Because it would "Tote" deer out of the woods. The first tote gotes could only go 5 mph up hill or down. It was to slow for functional use. He played around with the design. And after changing the design four times the first tote gote was created in November of 1957. He then used the tote gote for its intended purpose to haul deer out of the woods, and just exploring the back country. After sparking the interest of several hunters. He decided to produce one and see how it would sell. With in a few months of completion the second tote gote (first of production) sold on June 1, 1958 to a man named David Andrews from Salt Lake City. That same year he decided to mass produce tote gotes. He estimated that he would sell 25 a year at the end of 1958 he had sold 119. In 1959 he sold 1,200. In 1960 it was 3,700. And 1961 the Bonham Corporation was shooting for 7,000. It is unknown (after 1959 there was no record published on how many tote gotes were produced). Soon after he had developed the Tote-Gote, Ralph called in his father to help with the business.  His father, Bond Bonham, who has had some limited success with previous inventions, was president of Bonham Corporation. Ralph did what he liked best research and development work. He worked on continual improvements to the Tote-Gote as well as on several new products. Some new products over the years were the loadstar III a three wheeled tote gote. A more street based model called a colligete, A regular mini bike call a "mini gote", A few mysterious 4 wheeled prototype vehicles made for the military, Tote Gote trailers For hauling a tote gote, A trike called a "dune gote", And several models of the "NOVA" shaft drive tote gotes. The earliest models used chain drive and had an advanced system of gears, Pulleys, Sprockets, springs, etc they first tote gote were single speed using jack shafts, sprockets, belt pulleys etc. Im order to keep your games legs from getting stuck in the chains and belts Bonham used side screens mounted on the sides of the frame. The early models did not offer a lighting system. Models such as the collegiate came stock with a lighting system. The later NOVA model series incorporated a worm gear drive shaft rather than a chain. The Nova series also incorporated several other features and options such as a two speed centrifugal clutch. A Special lever that can change the speed (Hi-free-wheel-lo) and also to take it out of gear for pushing the NOVA. Another interesting thing about the nova is that the engine mounted forward rather than sideways. There is little to no information on the "dune gote" the three wheeled. Model 103 trike. But there is some information on the "Loadstar III" Some other later models also had a more extensive features the charger 501 (formerly the loadstar III they abonded it because charger sounded more peppy) had a 3 hp Briggs & Stratton engine, The model 505 was the same as 501 but had a higher load capacity. The model 504 was more of a people carrier than a workhorse. The model 502 was the "Big Brother" to the models 502/504 and featured a six horse Tecumseh engine, a quarter-ton load capacity, and a swing down tail gate. The loadstar and Spartan had 3 wheels (III meaning three wheels) it's intended propous was to not go on trails but to provide a utility vehicle for around construction sites and wharehouses.But as for trailers Bonham made some basic models they included were simple with sheet metal sides, and no tail lights, turn signals, etc. Some trailer models included: Model 101 a simple two wheel trailer that could carry 4 tote gotes and did not have sides. Model 102 was the same as 101 but it had sides and three wheels (Two in back one in front).The idea behind the three wheel idea is that it would stand upright when unhitched. This was more for commercial use as well as non-commercial. Model 103 was the must rugged model and had a 500 lb. payload. Had larger wheels, and could carry four tote gotes or two chargers. Another model Bonham made was a Snow mobile/Dune buggy vehicle called a Spartan. The Spartan consisted of a rear track driven sled type vehicle using a six horse power Tecumseh engine and the Bonham "Climb-away transmission" (centrifugal clutch. It came with skis for the front of the machine but it also came with wheels for use in sand, dirt, swamp and during the summer months. The max speed of the Spartan was 28 mph. An accessory for the Spartan was canopy curtains so you could keep rain and dirt and snow off of you. After producing Tote Gotes for thirteen years the
+[[Image:1959TrailSkeeterBrochure1sm.jpg|right|thumb|The advertisement for the "Trail Skeeter"]]
-Bonham Company closed its doors in 1970. They sold off the remaining parts off for several years after they closed. Meaning New Old Stock parts (or NOS) are impossible to find. Today tote gote are still very trail worthy machines and an out climb most dirt bikes. You can still get several parts from a few small online retailers. Or fuel petcocks at you corner hardware store. All and all the tote gote forms to make a Powerful, Strong, Easy to ride and pleasant to the eye machine.
+Bonham created the Tote Gote to relieve the exhaustion of walking through the [[Utah]] mountains while hunting. First called the "Mechanical Goat", it was renamed to refer to its ability to "tote" (carry) deer out of the woods while climbing inclines with the skill of a [[mountain goat]].
+The first Tote Gotes could reach speeds of only 5&nbsp;mph (8&nbsp;km/h), too slow for functional use, and the front wheel rose off the ground when too much [[throttle]] was applied. The design was eventually perfected in November 1957.
-Some of the other models were:
+The first Tote Gote was sold on 1 June 1958. After entering [[mass production]], 3,700 Tote Gotes were sold in 1960. The second version of the Tote Gote entered the market in 1959, called the Model A or the "Scamp".
+Ralph Bonham's father, Bond Bonham, became president of the Bonham Corporation while Ralph focused on research and development. Improvements were introduced, such as rear and side screens to protect the [[wild game]] and drivers, and lighting systems. New variants were also created, such as the Loadstar III, a three-wheeled Tote Gote for use in warehouses and [[plant nursery|plant nurseries]]; a street-based model called the Collegiate for use on college campuses; a [[minibike]] called the Mini Gote; and a shaft driven series called the NOVA.
-Model B (first model) Chain drive
+After producing Tote Gotes for thirteen years, the Bonham Company closed in 1970 and sold its remaining stock of parts. A community of Tote Gote enthusiasts is still active.
-Model P Chain drive
+==Manufacture==
-Model 403 Chain drive
+Tote Gotes were painted with a low pressure flow of paint. The frames were placed over a large tub of paint with hoses on either side. The paint was pumped through the hoses while workers directed the flow of paint over the frame. Excess paint ran off the bottom and back into the tub. The frames were rotated while drying to minimize runs. Most were red, fewer yellow, and some green (mostly for the Forest Service). Novas were aquamarine. The paint used was [[lead paint|lead-based]] [[Sherwin-Williams Paints|Sherwin-Williams]].
+== Models ==
-Model 600 Chain drive
+*'''B''': [[Chain drive]]. The original model, also called the model A, the "Scamp," and the "Trail Skeeter". The Trail Skeeter included louvered sheet metal sides instead of side screens and a {{convert|3|hp}} [[Briggs & Stratton]] engine. The first models used the "Duster" clutch and [[continuously variable transmission]] made by Deepco, originally for snowmobiles. Later models used a similar clutch, by Salisbury.
+*'''P''': Chain-drive. As for the later Model B, except with a larger frame, a {{convert|5|hp}} engine, and an arch design above the [[clutch]] mount.
+''The first digit in each model number is typically the [[horsepower]] of that particular model; for example, Model 600 has six (6) horsepower.''
-Model 610 Chain drive
+*'''303 "Collegiate"''': Street- and trail-based college campus bike. This model had rear taillights as a stock option and optional front headlight. It used a {{convert|3|hp}} Briggs and Stratton engine and Bonham now produced their own "Climb-Away" clutch and transmission, with a broader range of ratios.
-Model 665 Chain drive
+*'''403''': Chain drive
+*'''404''': Chain drive
+*'''430''': Chain drive
+*'''430-5''': Chain drive
+*'''431''': Chain drive
+*'''431-5''': Chain drive
+*'''500 "Mini Gote"''': Competitor to the minibike movement of the 1960s. This model was designed with children in mind, with chain drive, front and rear suspension.  The early models used a {{convert|5|hp}} Briggs & Stratton engine and the later ones utilized a {{convert|7|hp}} Tecumseh engine.
+*'''501''' Charger 3-wheeler: Light duty tricycle, for recreation or light commercial use.
+*'''502''' Charger 3-wheeler: The "big brother" to the 501/504; the second-most-powerful model with a low gear ratio and ability to pull {{convert|1000|lb|abbr=on}} of cargo.
+*'''503''' Charger 3-wheeler: A six-horsepower tricycle, this model featured the "Climb-Away" automatic transmission, split rim wheels and roller bearings, a larger bed and a swing-down tailgate.
+*'''504''' Charger 3-wheeler: A four-horsepower tricycle designed as a people mover.
+*'''505''' Charger 3-wheeler: Same as Model 501, but with load capacity increased to {{convert|350|lb|abbr=on}}.
+*'''531''': Chain drive, full suspension. Climb-Away transmission.
+*'''530''': Chain drive. Similar to 531, except with lower gearing.
+*'''600''': Chain drive, {{convert|6|hp}} Briggs & Stratton engine, double-[[jackshaft]], Climb-Away transmission, lighting system.
+*'''610''': Chain drive. Similar to 600, except with a {{convert|12|in|mm|adj=on}} rear wheel.
+*'''665''': Chain drive. Similar to 600, except with full [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]].
+*'''666''': Chain drive. Included {{convert|12|in|mm|adj=on}} rear wheel and full suspension with lower gearing.
+*'''670 Nova''': Bonham worm gear drive. The fastest model, with a top speed of {{convert|36|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}}. Lighting system. Several deluxe variants with white-wall tires and red seats and grips were also made.
+*'''671''': Similar to 670, except with lower gear ratio and slower speed and possibly, after 1968, a rear grab bar.
+*'''675''': Same frame and engine as 670, however, gearing was lower. Was released in 1962.
+*'''680 Nova''': Bonham worm gear drive, deluxe model made with large frame, full suspension, 12" rear tractor tire, front brake, tear drop gas tank, rear grab bar, Sold in 1964 for $794
+*'''660''' Spartan snowmobile/dune buggy: this was Bonham's version of the snowmobile. It utilized a rear track and front skis. The front skis could be replaced with {{convert|8|in|mm|adj=on}} Tote Gote wheels for spring and summer use. They were intended for recreation and patrolling areas inaccessible to road vehicles.
+*'''700''': Chain drive. Only model using flat-cast metal on the swing arm and its mount. Included steel tubing on front of the frame and a mounted teardrop gas tank. {{convert|7|hp}} [[Tecumseh Products|Tecumseh]]. One large seat instead of two separate seats. Similar to Model 500.
+*'''706''': Chain-drive. Briggs & Stratton engine. Climb-Away transmission. Commercial grade 8" [[aircraft]]-type tires, resulting in increased stability.
+*'''750''': Chain-drive. Briggs & Stratton engine. Climb-Away transmission. Full suspension, {{convert|12|in|mm|adj=on}} tractor tire on rear wheel. A 5.70-8 front tire was offered as an option.
+*'''760''': Chain-drive. Similar to 750 except with 8" rear wheel.
+*'''770''': Chain-drive. Briggs & Stratton engine. Climb-Away transmission, 12" rear wheel, one-piece foam seat; only model that did not have a back fender.
+*'''780 "Nova"''': Same as Model 675, but with a slightly different frame. Full suspension; grab-bar in back; frame slightly chopped to utilize swing arm. Aircraft-type rear disc brake. This model was supplied to the [[United States Forest Service]], painted in forest service green.
+*'''781''': Similar to 780 except with taller gearing.
+*'''Dune Gote''': A tricycle designed for family fun, some variants used the same shock absorbers in the front as those used in the rear of the Model 500. It was known to have been produced in soft tail and hard tail versions.
+*'''Trail Skeeter''', also made by Bonham Tote Gote: It was the model B frame but with sheet metal side covers and more options. This was the Later Deluxe Model B, released in 1959.
+Bonham made several one-off and rare prototypes, such as four-wheeled vehicles for military use and several prototype Tote Gote Trail Bikes. (The most recent Trail Bike was auctioned on [[eBay]] in November 2005.)
-Model 666 Chain drive
+[[Image:BonhamFactory.jpg|right|thumb|The Provo, Utah factory]]
-Model 430 Chain drive
+=== Trailers ===
-Model 430 Chain drive
+*'''101''' (trailer): Lightweight, two-wheel trailer with sheet metal sides that could carry four Tote Gotes.
+*'''102''' (trailer): Medium duty, three-wheel trailer (two wheels in back, one in front) with sheet metal sides that could carry four Tote Gotes, with a fold-away [[storage bed]].
+*'''103''' (trailer): Heavy duty (500-lb rated) trailer with sheet metal sides that could carry four Tote Gotes, or two Chargers
+== Advertising ==
-Model 430-5 Chain drive
+Among some of the photo advertisements there were images of Ralph Bonham on a Tote Gote shooting a rifle, a man jumping a Model B over a small sand dune, two Collegiate Tote Gotes parked on a lawn with people having a picnic in the background, and several other photos of people having picnics.
+Advertising illustrations included a family on Trail Skeeters, and a man riding a Tote Gote Spartan snowmobile to a mountain cabin.
-Model 431 Chain drive
+== Accessories ==
-Model 431-5 Chain drive
+[[Image:TGFlatbedTrailer.jpg|right|thumb| A typical Model 600 Tote Gote with a flatbed trailer and lighting system]]
+* Metal box in front for fuel can or other items
+* Front "Grab Bag" saddle bag
+* Six-volt Delta headlight, or sealed-beam General Electric headlight
+* Rear "Pak Rack" folding cargo rack
+* [[Bungee cord|Snub Downs]], later called Snubber Rubbers, or Rubber Snubbers
+* Front and rear tire chains for snow
+* Snow plow blade
+* Front buddy seat or a rear buddy seat with rear foot pegs
+* Taillights (standard on the Collegiate)
+* Rubber foot pegs
+* Sidecar
+* Front brakes (for models on which this was not standard)
+==See also==
-Model 530 Chain drive
+*[[Rokon motorcycle]]
+*[[Go kart]]
+== External links ==
-Model 531 Chain drive
+{{Commons category}}
+* [http://users.infoconex.com/~ramrod/tgland.htm Tote Gote Land]&nbsp;— Tote Gote information and message board
+* [http://www.telusplanet.net/public/akzimmer/TG/totegotepage.htm Arnim Zimmer’s Tote Gote site]&nbsp;— stories, parts manuals and registry
+{{DEFAULTSORT:Tote Gote}}
-Model 750 Chain drive
+[[Category:Motorcycles of the United States]]
+[[Category:Motorcycles by brand]]
-Model 760 Chain drive
+[[Category:Off-road motorcycles]]
+[[Category:Motorcycles introduced in 1958]]
-Model 770 Chain drive
-Model 670 "NOVA" Bonham worm gear drive (Actually made by national tire and wheel.)
-Model 780 "NOVA" Bonham worm gear drive (Actually made by national tire and wheel.)
-Model 303 Collegiate (Street and trail based, collage campus bike)
-Model Trail skeeter (tote gote)
-Model 500 (mini gote)
-Model 101 (trailer)
-Model 102 (trailer)
-Model 103 (trailer)
-Model 660 (Spartan snow mobile/Dune buggy)
-Model 501 (Charger 3 wheel trike)
-Model 502 (Charger 3 wheel trike)
-Model 503 (Charger 3 wheel trike)
-Model 504 (Charger 3 wheel trike)
-Model 505 (Charger 3 wheel trike)
-Model Dune Gote (More family fun designed trtike)
-Various prototypes such as a few 4 wheeled vehicles for military use. Several prototype tote gotes (The was one on eBay® in November 2005)
-Some Tote gote facts:
-Ralph Bonham Originally wove basketball and fishing nets. After selling several nets he started to produce these in his basement at his house and the Pomona plant (which would later house the tote gote plant) He invented a machine called a jig that could weave these nets. And had ladies weave these in his basement of his home through the early and mid 50's.
-There was originally a company before Bonham called "Luther trail gote" after Bonham’s tote gote came along toe Luther company had to change there name to "goat" instead of "gote".
-Some accessory’s where:
-Front metal box for gas can or other items, A front saddle bag (Bonham called it a “Grab Bag”,  A 6-volt delta Head light,  Or sealed beam general electric head light (White only), A rear rack that folds down (Bonham called it a “Pak Rack”), Snub downs later called snuber rubbers also known as bungee cords,  Front and rear tie chains for snow,  a snow plow blade, either a front Buddy seat or a rear buddy seat with rear foot pegs,  Tail lights (  The collegiate came stock with rear tail lights), A side car, and front brakes (Although most models had front brakes some did not thus is why it was a option.)
-Some tote gote competitors were Tule trooper, CYCLE-TRAC using a rear snowmobile track, Cushman with there trailster model using there own Cushman husky engine, Luther trail gote/goat, Yard marvel, Pack-mule, Blazer (after the Bonham company closed several employees tried to start another trail cycle company it failed), Trans-sport, Mustang, Hathkit, HillBilly, Forester, Trail King, Pak-cycle? And Explorer there are probably many more the 50's and 60's was the golden era of the trail scooters.