Well, after wanting these bars since they were announced last year, I was finally able to swing it.  I also ordered the new hydraulic lines for the bike.  The install was actually pretty easy, but the new lines were a pain.  I'd still be at it if I didn't have a vacuum bleeder!  The bars totally transformed the riding experience.  I went on a 380 ride yesterday as a shake down, and other than gas stops rode straight through.  The pains I used to have in my lower back and hips after 100 miles (2" risers on stock bars before this) were gone.  I was totally comfortable, only getting a little sore at about the 350 mark.   

I know some of you will think that the Heli's are too expensive (my wife agrees!) and that this radical of a change to the bike "ruins" it, but the bars were a lot cheaper than a new bike (the BMW 1600 GTL is probably the best match if I were buying new).  And, to tell you the truth, now that the ergos work for me, you'll get my Connie away from me when you pry it from my cold dead hands!

I'll add that you have to use what works for YOU.  If they work then it does not matter what others think.  I know some cringe at the Russell seat but I am in the belief that if you are not comfortable you are not going to ride.  I installed the risers and wedges, and took the wedges off twice because they made my hands feel to close together.  Finally I installed 1" longer bars which moved the grips out and it made a world of difference to ME.  I would have bought the Heli Horizon bars if I could have afforded it and rode enough to justify the cost.  I think they are very well crafted.  Congrats.

I guess Max and I had the same thoughts, it took me a while to get them out.