you are going on a 2,000 mile trip on a vintage British bike a Norton Interstate with its huge 5 Gallon gas tank and rubber mounted motor is the only method to go. The journey was fantastic and absolutely worth the effort and expenditure. The bike performed excellent and the only upkeep I did on the whole journey was lube the drive chain. No mechanical issues and the oil lever only went dow 1/2" the entire 2,100 miles we rode.