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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 08:39 PM
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anybody know where i can find the nuts for the rear shocks on my late 84? one of the top nuts fell off,i have saddle bag brackets so there are studs coming out of the frame the nut has a bushing that goes thru the bracket and the shock
 
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 08:58 PM
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The parts catalog has an acorn nut, 5/16-24, HD part number 7680W. Can get these at a specialty nuts & bolts shop, or an automotive-industrial fasteners shop.

I do not recall if -24 is fine or coarse thread. If it is coarse you can probably get it at Home Depot.
 
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the nut i need isnt a standard "acorn" nut, it looks like a "t" ill try to post a pic of it
 
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Originally Posted by shepdog
the nut i need isnt a standard "acorn" nut, it looks like a "t" ill try to post a pic of it
Post a pic of exactly where it goes on the bike. I'll try to relate that to the parts catalog and get a part number. With the correct part number there are several internet sources, which i can also provide.
 
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if i didnt have the bag brackets i could use a standard acorn nut, with the brackets the nut has to go thru the bracket the shank of the nut acts as a bushing for the bracket
 
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I'd still try Fastenal or brofasco...they can get some unusual stuff.
Do you recall the manufacturer of the bags and brackets...call them direct.
 
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the bags have been on the bike for many many years, ill go to fastenall today i have a friend that says he can make me a pair out of stainless if i cant find them
 
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yea, that was my next solution.
 
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no good at fastenall, went to the local indi shop(1 block from my house) dumped 2 -5 gallon buckets of nuts and bolts out on his floor and found one! awsome
 
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... went to the local indi shop(1 block from my house) dumped 2 -5 gallon buckets of nuts and bolts out on his floor and found one! awsome
The local indie shop is a top resource for the IronHead owner. It is fortunate to have one. I patronize mine as much as i can. Much better to buy from the indie, even if it costs a lot more.
 
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