I just got my russell day long seat back from russell (i ordered in august and got a november manufacture date - took about 2 weeks once they had the seat). I had one on my former ctx1300 (honda) and it was, hands down, the most comfortable seat I've ever had. It's priced that way too..... I took my first ride with it last sunday and it was quite comfy. but the ride wasn't long enough to really evaluate. hopefully this weekend we'll have some decent weather and I can really see how it feels.
(I'm in virginia - so, I get winter - but not new york/new england winter like I grew up with).
I'm hoping to receive a tach soon (or an email saying it's not available....) which I'll install in the console over the winter. other than that, just looking for chances to ride.