Throttle/idle cables possibly rubbing:
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1. Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. has learned that a
condition affecting safety exists in certain 2004 Dyna
FXDL/I, FXDWG/I, FXD/I, FXDX/I and FXDP model
motorcycles built, from June 11, 2003 through February
2, 2004. The affected motorcycles have a condition
that may allow the throttle cables to contact the
tunnel portion of the fuel tank. In this condition,
the cables could eventually wear through the tank,
causing a fuel leak, thereby presenting the risk of a
fire and possible injury or death to the rider.
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If the FXDL is like my '95 Wideglide you can remove the front gas tank mount bolt and rotate the tank a few inches. Once it's up a little bit you have a clear view of the routing of the cables and can at least tell if they have rubbed or caused any damage. On my WG the cables run through a standoff bracket that keeps them in place but also keeps them from rubbing the tank. Not sure if the FXDL is the same. I just this morning went with a friend to drop his wife's 2004 FXDL off at the dealer to have the recall performed and documented. However, if it was my bike I would have raised the tank and inspected it myself first. I do recommend against actually removing the tank if need be. Let the dealer do that work if needed...on their dime.
Good luck.
Semper Fi,
Steve....Pensacola
USMC 1972 - 2003