Panniers need hooks to hang from the rack. Jandd sells replacement clips & hooks for their bags. As many others have done when making their own bags, I ordered a set. An attachement point for a bungie cord needs to be made so the lower hook can grab the lower leg of the rack, as shown here.


The easy thing to do would be to add a pair of D-rings to the top clips. Using stainless steel shim stock and big D-rings, I bent up my own set of loops. The lower loops will hold the bungie hook and the top loops are for a handle or shoulder strap.


These loops get bolted onto the aluminum bar hidden inside the top flap of the bag. Also note the large holes to allow use of the grommets.




The lower hook is secured with a footman's loop.


Using rope and a spring, the hanging system is completed.

These bags are meant to be rolled up when not in use. The flap I created for the support bar covers the metal post that allows this to happen. I removed this post and re-attached it to the aluminum bar. Now the bags can be rolled in this new configuration.


Here is the rear of one bag attached to the rack showing the hanging system.


The finished bags


A fender mounted tail light has been added, so the bags now hang properly.


Next is to fabricate a pair of carrying handles that attaches to the top set of loops. I have a plan in mind using thick aluminum rod and stainless steel eye bolts.