I've read the thread on here about the First Time soft panniers and the risks of carrying soft 'bungeed' luggage...are they really that much of a pain in the arse to attach to the tenere? Better to leave on there permanently and use inner bags for everyday use?

How much stuff are you wanting to carry, and does it need to be waterproof?

daily commute type luggage - clothes, shoes, lunch. I can put stuff in plastic bags inside which should be fine unless they really leak like sives.

Kriega US-20 http://kriega.com/pages_uk/us20/US20-topframeset.html
Will do all you need, incredibly easy to remove from the bike when you get to your destination, 100% waterproof, 10yr guarantee.

US-20 on the back here, with a 10 strapped on top-

My bike ready for a 1400 mile scotland tripe last year.

Oxford Humpback panniers.





Here is a couple more pics with a set of Cargo endurance panniers fitted.



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Hope this helps.

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2011 XT660Z

2008 TDM 900

spot on...thanks.