Kev, at $355 US, perhaps they are overpriced. If I was shopping for bags for the 1st time, I might get better bags cheaper. One of mine has a small tear about 1" on the lid part that doesn't need repairing yet. After 5 years and 20K km and an abundance of use and washings and even overfilling at times, I think they've stood up well all the same. Saddleman bags have a good reputation, yet I know some that have had more trouble with wear than I have had with my Triumph bags.

I have to admit that I haven't ever really shopped around for bags because I've been happy with these.

'02 Blk/Slvr BA, Jireh fishtails, Freak, no AI, 160/42, 18T She is the Beauty, I am the Beast.