Thanks Chris, but I sold my panniers. I was not so keen on them. Bit of a pain to get on and off, especially when they are wet. I have a large LOMO scuba bag for touring, but fancy having the pillion seat free too. I recon the rack will do the job, but I don't want to shell out 89 quid for one. My local breaker had one for £25, but I was going into hospital on Monday for surgery. I went to see the guy today, but its away
. Maybe someone here can help...