Panniers, why so difficult to obtain in New Zealand?

[3GT rocketman]

I wanted to purchase and install original sport panniers & brackets on my R3. I have a big trip (2 weeks riding) coming up in February, so ordered back in September, was told mid November as none in stock. Come mid November, no reply. Rang them back twice now, still no reply on ETA. Decided to ring other dealers and no one has any, quotes are 3 months plus. Absolutely hopeless Triumph NZ. Now looking at overseas for options. The pitfalls of a small country and a useless importer/supplier.

 

[Kiwicol]

Have you tried Filco in Nelson? That's where I sourced mine, (few months ago now though) only issue was the horrendous cost of the things. Where ya going in Feb? I'm off on a 10 day North Island roady mid Feb myself.

 

[rick danger]

I wanted to purchase and install original sport panniers & brackets on my R3. I have a big trip (2 weeks riding) coming up in February, so ordered back in September, was told mid November as none in stock. Come mid November, no reply. Rang them back twice now, still no reply on ETA. Decided to ring other dealers and no one has any, quotes are 3 months plus. Absolutely hopeless Triumph NZ. Now looking at overseas for options. The pitfalls of a small country and a useless importer/supplier.

China is probably closer to you than the US. @ciderbaby posted this Aliexpress link. You could probably bolt up a lot of different bags to it 1Adapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt or maybe just something like this?

 

[3GT rocketman]

Have you tried Filco in Nelson? That's where I sourced mine, (few months ago now though) only issue was the horrendous cost of the things. Where ya going in Feb? I'm off on a 10 day North Island roady mid Feb myself.

Yes tried them, ChCh & Dunedin. Seems they’re made from unobtanium.
I’m off on 15 Feb (there’s another tale of NZ companies that can’t meet demand (thanks Ferries). Anyway, heading North Island as well with a couple of mates. No set route, just ride and have fun following the sun. I might need to get a new rear tire sooner rather than later, it wouldn’t surprise me if they have none available of those either.

 

[Kiwicol]

15th I'm heading from AKL to New Plymouth, 16th New Plymouth to P/North. Could well be giving you a wave.