Originally Posted by
Bassmanbob
...Total cost during the four month trip ~ $19,300...
your cost estimates are waaaaaaaaaaaaay off.
but if you can save $20K for the trip you're golden.
i bet you could do it today for $5K, and accounting for inflation in 10 years, $10K,
you can always find free camping between the appalachians and the california border..........blm land, town parks, churches and firehouses.
you'll find much cheaper hotels in flyover country. bonus, they'll have no problem with you taking your bike in your room for the night.
$50/day for food? $10/day should cover it if you're doing your own cooking.
it's good to have a maintenance/emergency fund, but you're won't be wearing out that much. it's only 3000 miles. tires and chain and brake pads shouldn't wear out. you'll need tubes and patches and chain oil.
agree with others. take a summer off next year.
no telling what health issues can come up over a decade.
you could be just fine, but your wife may need assistance.