Dakota Digital MLX-9X14 Series Harley Can Speedometer or Tachometer User Manual

Dakota Digital MLX-9X14 Series Harley Can Speedometer or Tachometer

MOUNTING

A mounting bracket must be purchased for your application. Any BKT-50xx series bracket may be used. The bar mount brackets can be used for above-the-bar mounting or below-the-bar mounting. The 35° triple-tree mounts are only available for above-the-bar mounting. The triple-tree mounting bracket replaces the original handlebar mount. The gauge attaches to the back side of the bracket with the supplied screws.

The bar mount brackets have a curved front bracket and two rear brackets. The longer screws attach the gauge to the back side of the bracket and the shorter screws go into the recessed openings on the rear brackets. The mount fits tight and will need to be pulled together by the screws.

To mount the gauge under the bar:

1. Remove the rear plate by unscrewing the four screws.
2. Rotate the rear plate so the mounting tab is on the top.
3. Reattach the rear plate using the four screws.
4. Place bar mount bracket on the handle bars so that the recessed screw holes are on the top.
   5. Using the long screws, secure the gauge to the bottom side of the bar mount bracket.

Drawings for using bar mount brackets above the bar and below the bar.

Wiring Diagram

Interface cable to OEM Harley plug
Connect the interface cable from the back of the gauge to the OEM Harley plug.

INDICATORS
Several indicators are supplied on the stock wiring harness, including turn signals, security (red key symbol), check engine (red engine ), low oil psi (red oil can), and high beam (blue headlight).

OPTIONAL OIL TEMPERATURE
Dakota Digital part numbers SEN-1043 or SEN-1044 must be used. The SEN-1043 is a one-wire sender thread. Connect the terminal on the end of the sender to the indicator harness blue wire. Because this sensor grounds through its body, ensure sure the sender threads are able to make a metal-to-metal connection to complete the ground. The SEN-1044 is a two-wire sender. Connect the sender red wire to the gauge gray wire and connect the sender black wire to the indicator harness black wire.

• MLX-9X14 Sender
• BLUE SEN-1043 terminal or SEN-1044 sensor RED wire
• BLACK SEN-1044 sensor BLACK wire

OPTIONAL OIL PRESSURE
Dakota Digital part number SEN-1039 must be used. The sensor red wire connects to the indicator harness white/red wire, the sensor white wire connects to the gauge gray wire, and the sensor black and bare shield wires connect to the indicator harness black wire.

• MLX-9X14 Sender
• WHITE/RED SEN-1039 sensor RED wire
• GRAY SEN-1039 sensor WHITE wire
• BLACK SEN-1039 sensor BLACK wire

Adding the SEN-1039 typically replaces the stock low oil pressure switch, eliminating the brown wire. The digital message center will alert the rider of a low oil pressure condition, which is user adjustable (10psi default).

CLOCK
The clock is set by pressing and holding the left switch while the selection arrow is next to the clock. The minutes will begin flashing. Every time the left switch is momentarily pressed the minutes will increase by one. Press and hold the left switch to change to the hours adjust. The hours will begin flashing and every time the left or right switch is momentarily pressed the hours will increase by one. Press and hold the left or right switch to exit the clock setting.

NIGHT DIMMING
Your display system has a dimming feature that dims the display intensity automatically at night. Normally the system is at full brightness for daytime viewing. To have the system at full brightness all of the time, go into the DIM setup menu and select OFF instead of AUTO. The gauge also offers a sunlight mode which will turn the background white, and text black for maximum contrast in direct sunlight.

WIRING COLOR CODE FOR GAUGE:

The HD® wire colors provide are for reference, please consult service manual for verification.

System features

INDICATORS

INFORMATION DISPLAYS
There are 5 reading locations available to display information. They are labeled LEFT TOP, LEFT BTM, CENTER, RIGHT TOP, RIGHT BTM, respectively. The center location has 3 selectable readings that can be displayed, speed, tach or gear. The other locations can show any of the information readings listed below. See switch operation on page 6.

Right or Left side display readings Description

• ODOMETER Odometer reading (0-999,999)

• TRIP A Trip A odometer reading (0-9999.9)

• TRIP B Trip B odometer reading (0-9999.9)

• SERVICE (when enabled) Distance to next service (0-7500.0 or —-

• TRIP HR Hours gauge has been on with the engine running HH: MM (00:00 to 99:59)

• SPEED km/h Alternate speed unit conversion

• RPM Digital or Bar RPM reading (0-15,990)

• OIL TEMP (with optional sender present) Engine oil temperature

• OIL PSI (with optional sender present) Engine oil pressure

• VOLTS System Voltage

• GEAR/CLOCK Gear position and 12-hour clock display

• FUEL Digital or bar displayed when using the sender
  Performance readings

• HIGH MPH High-speed recall

• 0-60 TIME 0-60 mph time in seconds

• Quarter mile speed/time Speed at end of ¼ mile (trap speed) and ¼ mile time from standing start

• HIGH RPM High RPM recall
  Center display readings

• MPH/km/h Speed

• RPM Digital or Bar RPM reading (0-15,990)

• GEAR Gear position
  MBM (Motorcycle Bus Interface Module)

• MBM displays (optional) Readings for connected modules

Operation, Clock Set, Service Reset

FUNCTION SWITCHES
The two switches are built into the face of the gauge allowing you to make adjustments to the gauge. During normal operation, the Function switch allows access to information including mileage, RPM, and performance data located within the 4 Outer display locations. The left switch controls the left display, the right switch controls the right display. An arrow will appear on the Screen indicating which message location Is currently selected, or in focus. Tap the switch to scroll through the information available in each location.

If you would like to change focus to another location, press and hold the function switch; you’ll see a status bar labeled MOVE LINE filling. Once the status bar is filled, “RELEASE TO MOVE will be displayed below if the data in the selected location can be reset, such as a trip meter, the bar will be emptying with “HOLD TO CLEAR displayed above. Release the Switch before the bar empties and the next line of information will be in focus, 1llustrated by arrows on each side. Focus alternates top and bottom. To clear or reset information such as Trip A, Trip B or performance readings, press and hold the function switch until you see the status bar filling. Continue to hold the switch as the bar empties and then displays “HOLD TO CLEAR”. Hold until you see “RELEASE displayed above the status bar. The information will now be reset.

If the function switch is pressed while the key is in the off position, the clock and odometer Will be displayed.

SETTING THE CLOCK
The clock uses a 12-hour format and can be set with the key on by holding the function switch while the focus arrow is next to the clock. If the clock is not shown, tap the function switch until it appears; keep in mind you may need to move to another message location. Hold the switch until “RELEASE” is displayed; the hours will begin flashing. Tap the switch to change the hours, hold the switch to move to the minute set and the minutes will begin flashing. Tap the switch to change the minutes; hold the switch to save and exit the clock set mode.

SERVICE RESET
“SERVICE DUE” may appear at startup, indicating your preselected service time is due.

The screen will go back to the last display shown.

• To clear the service odometer, after your service was completed, press and release the function switch until the highlighted “SERVICE DUE appears in either message location.
• When “SERVICE DUE is displayed, hold the function switch until “RELEASE” is displayed.

Programming

SETUP MENU
To simplify the setup procedure, please download our 10S or Android app ‘Dakota Digital Motorcycle. The function switch is used to enter setup mode. To get into setup, press and hold either switch while turning the key on. Another option to enter sETUP Is to press and hold both switches while the system is powered. Press and release the switch to advance through the menus below, press and hold to enter each menu. The left switch goes down, the right switch goes up through the menu.

Setup

PRESS AND HOLD BOTH FUNCTION SWITCHES ONCE THE BIKE IS RUNNING. Release the switches.

For speed calibration:

• Press and release either switch to move through the different setup menus.
• Press and hold either switch to enter a setup menu.
• Press and hold either switch to save an option, also.
• Current selections within a sub-menu are denoted with an asterisk
• Current selections within a sub-menu are denoted with an asterisk

Exiting Setup
At the end of every setup section, steps must be taken to properly exit the setup and return to normal operation. When a section in this manual says “Exit setup”, please refer to these steps.

• Press and release the function switch until you see “>BACK.
• Press and hold the switch until you see “RELEASE”, and release the switch.
• Press and release the function switch until you see “>EXIT MENU”.
• Press and hold the function switch until you see “RELEASE”, then release the switch.

BLUETOOTH Bluetooth menu

• Reference this In the diagnostic section when using the app for your smartphone or tablet.
• The app can aid in setup and also read real-time data on your device.
• When >BLUETOOTH is displayed, hold until “RELEASE is displayed, and release the switch.
  • Under the word SETUP, the Bluetooth ID will be shown.
  • For Android users, this is the ID that you pair to, in Settings/Bluetooth, prior to opening the app.
• The Bluetooth menu options are: “STATUS CHECK, “OFF”, “SETUP ONLY”, “ALWAYS ON, “BACK, and “EXIT”.
• STATUS CHECK: Shows the unit is either “WATING” for connection or “CONNECTED” or “OFF with the app.
• OFF: turns off the Bluetooth.
• SETUP ONLY: Bluetooth is only active in setup.
• ALWAYS ON: default mode, works for setup and for real-time readings on your smartphone or tablet.

LIGHTING Lighting menu for color changes

• When “>LIGHTING” is displayed hold until “RELEASE” is displayed, and release the switch.
• The color menu options are: “cOLOR THEMES”, “SET ALL COLOR”‘, ‘DISPLAY COLOR”, “LABEL COLOR”, “MESSAGE COLOR”, “BAR COLOR”, “DIMMING”, “SUNLIGHT”, “RESET” or “BACK”
• Since the color options are so expansive the selection process Is the same in all sections.
  • Press and release the switch to change the selection.
  • Hold the function switch to enter the selected setup menu, until “RELEASE, and release the switch.
  • The display will show the available options. Press and release the switch to move through the available options.
  • An asterisk” will appear next to the option indicating it’s set as the current setting.
  • Press and hold to select an option, until “RELEASE” is displayed.
  • Exit setup.
• COLOR THEMES: offers preset colors for the LCD color, label colors, message colors, tach bar, and tach warning.
• SET ALL COLOR: can set the entire gauge to one of 31 color choices.
• DISPLAY COLOR: independently sets the speed color to one of 31 color choices.
• LABEL COLOR: independently sets the MPH or km/h label color to one of 31 color choices.
• MESSAGE COLOR: independently sets the message area, and color to one of 31 color choices
• BAR COLOR: independently sets the color of the tach bar, up to the waning point, to one of 31 color choices.
• DIMMING: offers two options, AUTOMATIC night dimming, or “oFF
• SUNLIGHT: special feature to enhance viewing of the TFT LCD in bright daylight with a high contrast display.

This works independently from the night dimming
If enabled, this will temporarily override the color choices made, to offer a visible display during the day. The color will revert back when the sunlight is less intense, (light overcast days can trigger this mode)

• NORMAL: in daylight, the background will stay black as the speed and messages will turn white.
• CONVERT: in daylight, the background will turn white as the speed and messages ill turn black.
• OFF: your color choices will not change.
• RESET: This will reset all color choices and options back to the original factory colors.

SPEED Speed setup menu

• Speed calibration requires holding both function switches after the engine is running <<
• The selectable options are: “ADJUST, “UNIT, “SERVICE RESET, “PRESET ODO”, or “BACK.
• Press and release the switch to change the selection. Press and hold either switch to select it.

ADJUST Speed calibration
The speedometer is calibrated by the engine computer, but the speedometer reading can be adjusted through the gauge. The adjustment is set a value from 75% – 125% with 100% being no change.

• When>ADJUST is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “RELEASE”, then release the switch
• The display will show the current calibration value, the default is “*100”.
• Press and release the switch to increase the value.
• The percentage will increase up to 125%. Once it reaches 125 it will roll back over to 75.
  • If you calculate that you need to reduce speed by 10%, click the switch until 90% is shown.
• Press and hold the switch until ‘RELEASE, to save the currently displayed value.

UNIT MPHI km/h Selection

• It is very important to set the speed unit PRIOR to setting the odometer!
• When >UNIT is displayed, press and hold the switch until “RELEASE” is displayed, release the switch.
• The display will show UNIT and “>” MPH’ for miles and “km/h’ for kilometers.
• MPH is the default. Press and release the switch to choose between MPH or km/h.
• Hold the switch until you see “RELEASE and release the switch.

SERVICE RESET miles or km to next service setup
Service is a countdown odometer. The service odometer display can be disabled or can be set to count down from 500-7500 miles. (800 to 12.000 kilometers). If the service odometer is enabled and the display reaches 0 miles/km, it will display “sERVICE DUE each ume the key Is turned on.

• When “>SERVICE RESET” is displayed, press and hold the switch until “RELEASE” is displayed, and release the switch.
• The current setting will be displayed. The default is “>*OFF”, but it could be a value in miles or kilometers.
• The miles begin at 500 and go up to 7,500 miles in 500-mile increments.
• The kilometers begin at 800 and go up to 12,000 KM in 800km increments.
• To change the service odometer, press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed.
• Hold the switch until you see “RELEASE”, and release the switch.
• Exit setup.

PRESET ODO Odometer preset

• The odometer starts at zero but can be preset by the customer within the first 100 miles (161 km) of riding.
• After riding more than 100 miles (161 km), the menu option will no longer be displayed.
• Correctly select the units to be either MPH or km/h FIRST, as the odometer will be set in the selected units.
• The preset is in full miles or kilometers only, no tenths.
• The odometer preset can be reset multiple times within the first 100 miles (161 km) of riding.
• The current miles will be displayed with the left-most digit flashing.
• To change the flashing number, press and release the switch to the desired number.
• Press and hold the switch unit, then release the switch.
• Repeat the process until the rightmost digit has been set.
• With the far right number flashing, press and hold the switch and the display will show >SAVE
• Verify the small odometer at the bottom is what you want set.
  • You can now step through the process again and correct your readings.
  • Turning the key off at any time will discard any attempted odometer settings.

TACH Tachometer warning setup

• When >TACH” is displayed, press and hold either switch until “RELEASE, then release the switch.
• When “>HIGH WARNING” is displayed, press and hold the switch until “RELEASE”, then release the switch.
• The default high warming of “5500′ is shown with a range of 22008400 RPMs.
• Press and release the switch to increase the value by 100 RPMs.
• Once reaching 8400 RPMs the next number will roll back to 2200 RPMs.
• Once you choose a valid warning, press and hold the switch until “RELEASE”, then release the switch.
• Exit menu.

High warning (shift light) setup

• When >HIGH WARNING” is displayed, press and hold the switch until “RELEASE is displayed, and release.
• The display will show the current high RPM warning with a ‘.
• The default is 5,500 RPMs but is selectable from 2,200 to 8,200 RPMs.
• Press and release the switch to change the RPM warning point.
• Press and hold the switch until “RELEASE” is displayed, and release.

DISPLAY setup

• When >DISPLAY” is displayed, press and hold the switch until “RELEASE” iS is displayed, and release.
• The display will show “DIGITAL, “BAR” AND “BACK” as selectable options.
• Press and release the switch to change how the tach reading is displayed.
• Press and hold the switch until ‘RELEASE is displayed, and release.
• Exit setup.

OIL TEMP Engine oil temperature setup menu

• Only valid to use when optional SEN-1043 or SEN-1044 is used.
• When >OIL TEMP” is displayed, press and hold either switch until “RELEASE” is displayed.
• The options are “UNIT”, “ON”, “OFF” and “BACK”. Factory default is “”OFF* (no temp displayed)
• Press and release to choose an option, then press and hold to select the option.
  • When >UNIT” is displayed, press and hold the switch until “RELEASE is displayed, and release.
  • Press and release the switch to select “F, “C” or “BACK”.
  • Press and hold the switch on the selection, until “RELEASE” is displayed, and release.
• The options are “UNIT “ON” “OFF and BACK, again.
• To enable oil temp, when >ON” is displayed, press and hold the switch until “RELEASE” is displayed, and release.
• The selections will be SENDER, “HIGH WARNING”, “TEST”, or “BACK.
• Press and release the switch to change the selection, and press and hold the switch to select it.

SENDER Temperature sender selection

• When “>SENDER is displayed, press and hold the switch until “RELEASE” is displayed, and release.
• The display options are “SEN-1043, “SEN-1044 and “BACK”.
• Press and release the switch to match to the optional sender you purchased from Dakota Digital.
• Press and hold the switch on the selection, until “RELEASE” is displayed, and release.

HIGH WARNING High oil temperature warning setup

• When “>HIGH warning” is displayed, press and hold the switch until “RELEASE is displayed, and release.
• The display will show the default high temp warning of >”300.
• The high-temperature warning points range from 225 to 375F, (107 to 190C).
• Press and release the switch to change the high temp warning point.
• Press and hold the switch until “RELEASE” is displayed, and release.

TEST Resistance test

• When >TEST is displayed, press and hold the switch until “RELEASE” is displayed, and release.
• The display will give a resistance (ohm) reading of the sender. An open will read “OPEN”..
• Press and release the switch to change the gauge. Press and hold the switch to exit.
• Exit setup.

OL PSI Engine oil temperature setup menu

• Only valid when an optional SEN-1039 pressure sender is purchased from Dakota Digital.
• When “>OIL PSI” is displayed, press and hold either switch until “RELEASE” is displayed, and release.
• The options are “ON”, “OFF”, and “BACK”.
• To enable oil PSI, move focus to >ON”, press and hold the switch until “RELEASE” is displayed, and release.
• The selections will be “LOW WARNING”, TEST and BACK”.
• Press and release the switch to change the selection, press and hold the switch to select it

Low warning Low oil pressure warning setup

• When >LOW warning” is displayed, press and hold the switch until “RELEASE” is displayed, and release.
• The low-pressure options will range from 0 to 30 PSI.
• Press and release the switch to change the low old pressure warming point.
• To exit, press and hold the switch until “RELEASE s displayed, and release.

TEST Voltage test

• When >TEST” is displayed, press and hold the switch until “RELEASE” is displayed, and release.
• The display will give a voltage return from the sender with 0.5 volts at zero PSI.
• 0.0 volts means the sensor is not connected.
• To exit, press and hold the switch until “RELEASE” is displayed, and release.
• Exit setup.

FUEL Fuel level setup menu
A low warning pump will be displayed above the Speed and the fuel bar will fHash when 10% or lower is reached

• When “>FUEL” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “RELEASE”, then release the switch.
• The options to select between are “SENDER, “RANGE TO EMPTY”, “TEST”, and “BACK
• Press and release the switch to change the selection; press and hold the switch to select it

SENDER Fuel sender selection

• When “>SENDER” is displayed, press and hold the switch until “RELEASE”, then release the switch.
• The options to select between are “Of, “HD 2004, “HD 2011, “DYNA 11, “HD 2018, CUSTOM” and “SPORTSTER.
• Press and release the switch to change to the proper sender.
• Press and hold the switch until RELEASE, then release the switch
• Exit fuel setup to confirm fuel selection
  • CUSTOM is only for rare occasions if a stock sender is not being used!
  • If CUSTOM IS selected, you Will be prompted to Program.
  • When >PROGRAM is displayed, press and hold until “RELEASE”, then release the switch
  • The display will show “SET EMPTY”
  • With an empty tank, press and hold until “RELEASE”, then release the switch
  • The display will show “SET 1/3
  • Add fuel to 1/3 of a tank
  • Press and hold until “RELEASE, then release the switch
  • The display will show 23
  • Add fuel to 2/3 of a tank
  • Press and hold until “RELEASE, then release the switch
  • The display will show “SET FULL
  • Top off the tank
  • Press and hold until “RELEASE”, then release the switch.
  • Exit setup to confirm fuel selection.

RANGE TO EMPTY Distance to empty (fuel) setup

• The range to empty option will calculate an estimate of miles until empty.
• This will vary on riding conditions and will change as it continually monitors fuel usage and speeds.
• The process will begin with a full tank, and then enter into the FUEL menu, RANGE TO EMPTY, and LEARN RESET.
• Once the reset has been done, you may ride until the tank is below a.
• This can be done over multiple trips as long as no fuel is added until the level is less than 25%, then it must be filled.
• When the system is working, the DIST TOE screen will have a countdown odometer.
• When the DIST TO E Odometer reaches 35 miles or 56km, it shows a “RANGE LOW warning.
• Once the RANGE TO EMPTY IS Working. you may fill your tank normally when needed.
• When “>RANGE TO EMPTY” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “RELEASE’, and release the switch.
• The options to select are “ON”, “OFF”, and “BACK
• Press and release the switch to select an option.
• Press and hold the switch until RELEASE, then release the switch.
• If ON is selected, the next option is “LEARN RESET and “BACK”.
• LEARN RESET will tell the gauge to learn fuel usage while riding. It can be reset again if the process failed.
  • Once the fuel tank is full, you may select “LEARN PRESET.
  • Press and hold the switch until”RELEASE, then release the switch.
  • Exit setup
  • Cycle the ignition then you may ride until the fuel is less than 25%.
  • Only then, you may refill the tank. Once full, the process will complete itself.
  • Filling and refilling must be done the same way, either both on the kickstand or both upright.

TEST Gauge reading test

• Press and release the switch until “TEST” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “RELEASE” is displayed.
• The display shows “FUEL”, “TEST”, and “xxx OHMS”.
  • The “xxx” should be a value in numbers.
  • If not connected “OPEN will appear.
• Exit Setup

DISPLAYS Message display option menu
Refer to the graphic on page 7 for indicator and message locations.

• When >DISPLAYS” is displayed, press and hold either switch until “RELEASE” is displayed, and release.
• The display will show “LEFT TOP”, “LEFT BTM”, ‘CENTER, “RIGHT TOP”, RIGHT BTM”, “MBMs”, or “BACK”.
• Press and release the switch to change the selection, press and hold the switch until “RELEASE Is displayed, and release.

LEFT TOP message screen information

• When >LEFT TOP is displayed, press and hold the switch until “RELEASE” is displayed, and release.
• The selectable options are “PERFORM HIDE”, “PERFORM SHOW, and “BACK”.
• Push and release the switch to select the option, press and hold the switch until “RELEASE is displayed, and release.
• PERFORM HIDE: does not allow any performance option displays to be shown while riding.
• PERFORM SHOW: turns on the following options, which can be toggled through while riding.
  • HIGH Speed (MPH-km/h), 0-60 time, % mile speed with % mile time, and HIGH RPM.
• Press and release the switch to change the option.
• Press and hold the switch until “RELEASE Is displayed, and release.

LEFT BTM message screen information

• When “>LEFT BTM” Is displayed, press and hold the switch until “RELEASE is displayed, and release.
• The selectable options are “PERFORM HIDE”, “PERFORM SHOW, and “BACK”.
• Push and release the switch to select the option, press and hold the switch until “RELEASE is displayed, and release.
• PERFORM HIDE: does not allow any performance option displays to be shown while riding.
• PERFORM SHOW: turns on the following options, which can be toggled through while riding.
  • HIGH Speed (MPH- km/h), 0-60 time, % mile speed with % mile time, and HIGH RPM.
• Press and release the switch to change the option.
• Press and hold the switch until “RELEASE IS displayed, and release.

CENTER message screen information

• When “>CENTER” is displayed, press and hold the switch until “RELEASE” is displayed, and release.
• The selectable options are “SPEED”, “TACH”, “GEAR” and “BACK’.
• Press and release the switch to change the option.
• Press and hold the switch until “RELEASE” is displayed, and release.

RIGHT TOP message screen information

• When >RIGHT TOP” is displayed, press and hold the switch until “RELEASE” is displayed, and release.
• The selectable options are PERFORM HIDE, PERFORM SHOW, and “BACR.
• Push and release the switch to select the option, press and hold the switch until “RELEASE” is displayed, and release.
• PERFORM HIDE: does not allow any performance option displays to be shown while riding
• PERFORM SHOW: turns on the following options, which can be toggled through while riding.
  • HIGH Speed (MPH- km/h), 0-60 time, the 4-mile speed with 4-mile time, and HIGH RPM.
• Press and release the switch to change the option.
• Press and hold the switch until “RELEASE is displayed, and release.

RIGHT BTM message screen information

• When “>RIGHT BTM” is displayed, press and hold the switch until “RELEASE” is displayed, and release.
• The selectable options are “PERFORM HIDE”, *PERFORM SHOW, and “BACK”.
• Push and release the switch to select the option, press and hold the switch until “RELEASE” IS displayed, and release.
• PERFORM HIDE does not allow any performance option displays to be shown while riding.
• PERFORM SHOW: turns on the following options, which can be toggled through while riding
  • HIGH Speed (MPH- km/h), 0-60 time, % mile speed with % mile time, and HIGH RPM.
• Press and release the switch to change the option.
• Press and hold the switch until “RELEASE” is displayed, and release.

MBMS Display which MBMs are connected and adjust warnings

• If a pressure or boost sensor is not connected or failed, the display will show “FAIL “To LO.
• If no MBM is attached but the display shoS a blank value, click through the displays to remove it.
• WhenMBMS is displayed, press and hold the switch until “RELEASE is displayed, and release.
• The screen will display what MBM modules are attached and more than one input if it exists.
• The screen will show “NONE” if there are no MBMs present
• Press and release the switch to move through the MBMs attached.
• Press and hold the switch until RELEASE” is displayed on the MBM setting to modify.
  • See the separate MBM manual for additional details.
• Exit Setup.

VOLT Low voltage warning setup

• When > press and hold either displayed or release.
• The low voltage warning points will range from 9.0 to 12.1 volts.
• Press and release the switch to change the low voltage warning point.
• Press, and release.
• Exit setup.

GEAR Gear indicator setup

No programming is required with stock gearing and tire size. The gauge can learn the gear ratios based on speed and RPM, no additional sensors are needed. This feature will work with various transmissions up to seven-speed models. The factory preset option will preset the indicator to work with a stock 5 or 6-speed drive train. With a stock 6 speed, there will be a slight delay the first time you shift to sixth gear as the system verifies the gear. When Learning the gear positions, you will need a stretch of road to gradually reach highway speeds with no interruptions. Each gear will need the speed to be held steady until instructed to speed up and shift up.

• Gear “LEARNING” requires holding the function switch, THEN starting the engine to enter setup <<
• Once the engine is running, release the switch.
• Press and release the switch until “GEAR” is displayed.
• Press and hold the switch until “RELEASE” is displayed, then relea:
• The display will show “PRESET”, “TRIKE”, “P-1200”, “P-883”, “LEARN”, or “BACK”.
  • RESE set the gear reading to factory gearing and tire size
  • TRIKE” set the gear reading to factory gearing and tire size for a trike application
  • P-1200″ set the gear reading to factory gearing and tire size for a 1200cc Sportster/Dyna application
  • P-83 Set the gear reading to factory gearing and tire size tor an 883CC Sportster/Dyna application
  • LEARN’ starts the learning process of speed and RPMs to calculate your gear reading.
• To reset the gear to not be displayed select “>PRESET”.
  • Press and hold the switch until “RELEASE” is displayed, then release the switch.
  • Press and hold again to return to the Gear menu.
• To start learning gears, press and release the switch until>LEARN” is displayed, then press and hold the switch.
  • The message will show “NO RPM” if the engine RPM is below 1500.
  • The message could also say “LOW SPEED” f the vehicle speed is below 5 MPH.
• Begin riding in 1st gear. The display should show “WAT 1′.
• Ride at a steady speed and steady RPM until the message changes to “SHIFT TO2′.
• It should only take about 20 seconds if the speed and RPMs are steady.
  • Optional: If the message continues to say WAIT 2″, you can manually override and jump to the next gear by pressing and releasing the switch to store the gear position quicker.
• Upshift to 2nd gear and ride at a steady speed. The display should change to “WAIT for 2.
• Ride until the message changes to “SHIFT TO 3. Shift to 3rd gear.
  • Optional: i the message continues to say “VWAIT 3, yOu can manually override and Jump to the next gear by pressing and releasing the switch to store the gear position quicker.
• Repeat this through each gear
• When you are done, come to a complete stop.
  • You may also press and hold the switch while riding until the display shows “MOVE LINE and then release it.
• The gears will now show up to the left of the clock display only.

When downshifting, the gear position may jump up momentarily as the RPM is higher than expected. Also, the gear position reading may drop to “N Or a “o” when you pull the clutch in coming to a stop. The position will begin reading as the bike begins to move in gear.

FACTORY RESET

• In the event you would like to start over with your settings, preferences and display locations, this will reset all settings back to the configuration.
• This includes message locations, color selections and speedometer calibration but DOES NOT include the odometer.
• When you see “>FACTORY RESET”, press and hold the switch until “RELEASE then release the switch.
• The options will be “NO” and “YES”.
• By pressing and holding on >NO it will exit the reset menu.
• When you select “>YES”, press and hold the switch until “RELEASE” is displayed, then release the switch.
• The screen will YES and “RESET. 1ap the switch once to return to the main menu.

VERSION

• For technical support assistance, this screen can display the model number, and the software versions loaded for the two processors.

EXIT SETUP
Exits the setup menu and returns to normal gauge operation.

Troubleshooting guide

SERVICE AND REPAIR

DAKOTA DIGITAL offers complete service and repair of its product line. In addition, technical support is available to help you work through any questions or problems you may be having installing one of our products. Please read through the Troubleshooting Guide. There, you will find the solution to most problems.

For additional support, please visit www.dakotadiqital.com. A “Product Support” link will be found at the bottom of the home page.

Should you ever need to send the unit back for repairs, please call our technical support line,605-332-6513, to request a Return Merchandise Authorization number.

• Package the product in a good quality box along with plenty of packing material.
• Ship the product by a common carrier with tracking abilities.
• Be sure to include the RMA number on the package.
• Include a complete description of the problem, with the RMA number, your full name and address (street address preferred), and a telephone number where you can be reached during the day.
• Any returns for warranty work must include a copy of the dated sales receipt from your place of purchase.
• Send no money. We will contact you for payment.

Dakota Digital 24-Month Warranty

DAKOTA DIGITAL warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this product that should it, under normal use and condition, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 24 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, Such detect(s) wil be repaired or replaced at Dakota Digitaľ’s option. This warranty does not cover nor extend damage to the vehicle’s systems and does not cover removal or reinstallation of the product. This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which in the opinion of the Company has been damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, or accident. This Warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties or liabilities. Any implied warranties, including any implied warranty of merchantability, shall be limited to the duration of this written warranty. Any action for breach of any warranty hereunder, including any implied warranty of merchantability, must be brought within a period of 24 months from the date of original purchase. No person or representative is authorized to assume, for Dakota Digital, any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.

WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

4510 W. 61st St. North Sioux Falls, SD 57107 Phone 605-332-6513 Fax 605-339-4106 www.dakotadigital.com. dakotasupport@dakotadigital.com Copyright 2021 – Dakota Digital.

References

• Dakota Digital - Digital Instrumentation and Accessories
• P65Warnings.ca.gov

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