There is a nut encased in some kind of aluminum that holds the saddlebag bracket in place. Well, I put too much torque on the screw and one of the aluminum brackets flange broke. So now the nut is not holding in place. Where can I get this little piece of aluminum or some other kind of nut that would hold this bracket in place?????

 

the're a stock item, can't tell you the number. I just replaced mine with a locking nut and a flat washer

 

i did the same thing. part number listed on the ones i picked up are 7490, they were $1.00 each.

 

I to removed the quick release nut setup and replaced with lock nut and washers, the longest bolts that would fit,
so they are gonna have to do a little wrenching the remove the bags, I went with allen bolts to, every little
bit helps my conscious.

 

How did you do it? Hopefully it's easier than taking the complete support out.

 

Where did you buy it, at the HD dealer?

 

7490 at the dealer.&nbsp\\; Could not find it anywhere else.