[Howard]

I have found the hard luggage to be completely waterproof through some fairly intensive downpours in Switzerland. They are just a bit bulky for carrying into the hotel, especially when your on your own and you've got a helmet and a tail pack as well.

Also I like to use the panniers when I then visit the track for whatever GP I'm watching as I can leave leathers and helmets in them and enjoy the sun.

I put in a fairly high bid for the ebay ones but as suggested they are already silly money and 'used'.

The Motobags site looks interesting as I was looking for something slightly smarter than a bin liner (each to his own I suppose - but thanks for the suggestion :P)

As usual thanks for the ideas all.