I recently purchased an installed Viking's XL lamellar shock cut-out saddlebags for my 2020 Scout. I went with the shock cut-out options not to make room for the shocks, but to make room for the belt guard. While I sacrificed a little bit of volume in the bags, the cut-outs allowed me to mount the bags lower and closer to the fender.
For anyone wondering how the shock cut-out versions look/fit on the scout, check out the pics attached.
For anyone wondering how the shock cut-out versions look/fit on the scout, check out the pics attached.