[alanmcorcoran]

Are you hotelling it or sleeping outside? That trip is doable over 7-8 days. I'd add a quality flashlight - or maybe headlamp. Surefire is one of the better ones. Also a good map of the area. Might want to subsitute a camelback type backpack for the bottled water - you can get 3 liter ones - you'll be able to carry more, and drink while enroute if you have the right kind of helmet. I'd consider adding RV/MC coverage to an AAA membership if you have it. Checkout "pouch" food versus canned. Lighter and, generally tastier (check out pouch tuna vs canned tuna f'rinstance. No refrigeration needed.)

Make sure you have some layers for upper body and perhaps some warmer gloves. Not sure what the weather will be like but it can get cold in the morning in the high deserts in May. You might even want a head gaiter if you're gonna be going 60mph at 4am.

Consider stopping and sitting down to eat at a restaurant (even a McDonald's), given your seat situation, you will want to schedule ass relief every 60-90 minutes.

If you're gonna be outdoors, I could add a lot to this list.