Well, I went to my bike mechanic's place, he phoned Ventura's local agent, and was told that they are a back order item, and will be available in about four weeks.
They (Ventura) are doing this business of you having to supply a makers tag from a bag, otherwise they won't just sell the frame.
It's a pain, since I already have one Ventura bag, probably want a second one, but won't know which one until I see the rack fitted.
In the meantime, have solved the wet-weather gear, smokes and hat, problem with a $7 kids rucksack, carefully sat on the pillion seat.
As far as a ride goes, because of advancing years and bone idleness, I no longer work, so I tend to do most of my riding mid-week.
(Less cops about on the twisties!)
Weekends, I do have some domestic duties, and coastguarding commitments, but could easily be tempted for a run out to Mudgee or some such on a Sunday, perhaps the 16th of March, to get in before the double fly-buys are on offer?