Hey, now I've had 2 awesome ancient hondas, I'm still rideing around on my 82 v45, I just think the 599 isn't worth $7100, and The yamaha's stock seat is a hell of a lot more comfortable, but I wouldn't go as far as call honda gay.
I'm worried about the seat issue, because it was the yammy dealler that brought that up. I imagine if that happened, it could be nice in the winter, or an excuse to get some low micron exhausts in the summer.
How long a cruise have you gone on yours? Most of my trips are in washington DC, but i'm planning a ride to mexico and another to canada. Thus the search for a new bike..