To-Do List for Tour of the Tater 2010


By IceT - Posted on 19 July 2010

I need to keep track of what I'll take on the Tour of the Tater 2010, a 1,600 mile dirt ride through Idaho.

Tools

  • My socket wrenches
  • More zipties...and bigger ones
  • Tow strap
  • Bring my big bunch o' bolts
  • Duct tape!
  • Spoke wrench
  • Extra spokes
  • Spare fuel tank?

Clothes

  • Klim pants or Moose Sahara pants
  • Balaclava for cool early mornings
  • Done - Riding jersey (Klim, Moose, MSR, etc.)
  • Done - Armor (Thor Impact SE or 661 Pro Pressure Suit)
  • Done - Helmet: HJC or CLX-6
  • Done - Off-road gloves (bring old road gloves to prevent blisters)

To Buy, Borrow or Steal

To Do

  • Add heavier weight oil to fork, possibly add spacer

Other Comments from Last Year's Group

  • My Sweet Cheeks two-liter bottle seat monstrosity worked amazingly well - I was downright comfy.
  • Motofizz top bag.  - Loved it...solid mounting, easy access and good pockets for storing stuff
  • Ortlieb dry bag rocked.
  • All the Wolfman stuff was top-notch. 

Check out the Tour of the Tater Facebook group!

-John "Ice" T
'98 VFR800
'99 SV650