| Well chaps, just to bring you up to date, I bought an Oxford Sports Pannier from M&P for £54. I have just returned from my trip when I did over 2100 miles in the week, all in the UK. The Panniers were fine, if a bit fiddly to take on and off.
I tie wrapped them to the pillion grab handle, and bungeed them as described by Istanbullian, and they were totally stable. I used plastic bags inside around the contents rather than the waterproof covers to keep things dry.
I will however look out for some Ventura systems when I have the means! |