Hi Mike,
At the moment I am on Vancouver Island. It is so beautiful here that I am finding it difficult to leave. 
However I do plan to leaving in around ten days. I will take the ferry over to Port Angeles W.A, then head down the number one HWY. Turning inland to visit Craig in joshua tree, who has very kindly offered to help instal the Xr tank which he had for sale. 
From there I will head for the east coast.
The best way to follow the journey is via the website I guess.  www.bicyclerust.com 
Tomorrow with any luck I am meeting a fellow member from this site. 
Very happy that I found this group as my mechanical skill is non existent. All ready this site has shown me a great deal. So thanks to all.
Matt.