I'm glad you are having so much fun and enjoying your bike so much!!
I am still new but I dont like the Suzuki oem saddle bags at all....I think the Savage,just my opinion is better and more functional with aftermarket accessory's.(Bigger bags,etc.)
And the seat...yes....most dont like the seat either
There are some guys who have put different seats on or did seat mods....lots of posts here to search on that.
Hopefully the guys will help out more than my 2 cents worth though.
There's alot of options!!
One thing I did learn was not to buy things too fast without looking at the other options....which sounds like your idea also.
Keep having fun on that bike
I love the Smokies also! Gorgeous there. Will enjoy seeing the pics!!