Yes they are 100-200 dollars. $199 to be exact. I'm not big on saddlebags on my Scout. I have the luggage rack and a bungee net and that suffices. Although at $199 I did think about the bags.
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I can see your point.. and maybe I am self convincing.. I've convinced my self long ago, that motorcycling to me is about simpler life. I strive to not carry anything and ride to leave the clutter behind.. so, its obvious im not big on bags, so, theve been far down on needs list..I also am confused by dressers that being said..Sounds like you're the one doing the self-convincing. Have you seen the Osprey bags? They match the bike's styling better and are of a better quality for almost 300 bones less - Osprey start at $625; OEM are 899 or 999 for black or brown, respectively.
The Viking Bags are a compromise in style in exchange for price, I'm not in denial about that, but quality? I think you'd be hard pressed to prove the OEM bags pay for themselves in this category. Even in style, though, they are not stand-out ugly either. The leather and buckles compliment the retro styling of the scout nicely. With that in mind, I really didn't have to do a lot of "self-convincing" to pull the trigger on $189 vs. $899
EDIT: I also just remembered the OEM bags sell the mounting hardware separate to the tune of $149. Who is self-convincing again?
So, since they, or space is not a need of mine, the form may be my bias admittedly and I find the factory bags to be most appealing in that department.. but, I can see that if space is someones need, that would be most appealing to them.. so, I repspectfull bow out, and say to each there own! Ride on!
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