How do you attach panniers/saddle bags?

[retro asian]

To mount saddlebags properly, you might need to buy saddle bag mounts

e.g. click on this link
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ffNVshfl9b...0/IMG_4119.JPG


Mine are held on by a thick piece of string + cable ties, but it's not a pro job. The tips of the bag straps just touch the exhaust sometimes....

[sammcj]

w00t got them fitted mint, used that non-stick mat from repco as suggested above - worked a charm!

Had the bags on back-to-front before, after studying some photos this appears to be the correct way, (what the hell, it works anyway!).

[Pixie]

You can get good non-slip matting from Repco that would be better than pillow cases. They don't slip at all. Have used this stuff many times when putting gear on the bike and it is great for preventing scuff marks. Buy a roll and cut it to size.

You can get the same stuff by the metre at Plastic Box