Mike E
Matt,
I did that almost that exact trip about 6 years ago. I went out in November and stored my bike in Seattle, then flew back in the spring and rode it home.
On the way out my wife flew into Scottsdale and we spent 3-4 days in Sedona, then she flew home and I continued on.
On the way home, I went further south through Utah and Colorado vs. the northern route because I’d already done that a few times.
It was a great trip. Splitting the year-end, I was able to spend more time than vacation would otherwise allow.
-Mike