I'm with vames on this, a catastrophic failure of the motorcycle along the way could also lead to a failed venture overall. It mainly boils down to your comfort level of the bikes condition and your mechanical awareness of it. Greyhound would be cheaper than gas, even if you were only driving the bike, but it might take an extra day. Good luck, and like MoMo says, if you venture out on the bike then be sure to keep us posted and don't be afraid to reach out for assistance if you encounter any problems.