Dakota Digital MLX-9X00 Series User manual

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MODEL MLX-9X00 series
HARDWIRE SPEEDOMETER/TACHOMETER
Please read this before beginning installation or wiring.
IMPORTANT NOTE! This gauge has an odometer preset option that is only available one time
within the first 100 miles (160 km) of operation. See ODOMETER PRE
SET MENU fo
r instructions.

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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 handle bar 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

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POWER
Connect the red wire from the 4-wire main harness to accessory power from the ignition switch. Connect the
WHITE/RED wire from the 4-wire main harness to constant battery power. The WHITE/RED wire keeps the clock
time and the RED wire lights up the gauge.
Never connect this to a battery charger alone. It needs to have a 12 volt battery connected to it. Battery
chargers have an unregulated voltage output that will cause the system to not operate properly.
GROUND
The BLACK wire from the 4-wire harness is the main ground for display system. A poor ground connection
can cause improper or erratic operation.
SPEEDOMETER
Failure to calibrate the speedometer may cause your odometer mileage to increase very rapidly.
The speed input connector plugs into the speed sensor to tell how fast you are traveling. On cable driven
applications, the SEN-6011 (sold separately) connects to the speedometer cable and provides the electric signal.
This arse thread fitting that accepts mid-8
speedometer cable will need to be replaced with a cable having the correct fitting. Custom cables can be made, or
stock cables can be modified for many of the Metric applications.
With transmissions having the built-in electric sensor, the supplied three-wire harness adapter connects the
transmission speed sensor to the speedometer. This system will also accept most after-market inductive, Hall-effect,
or ground switch sensors.
For 3 wire Hall-effect sensors, refer to the installation instructions for the sensor to determine wire color code.
Most 3 wire sensors use the following color code: RED power, BLACK ground, WHITE speed signal. Connect
the sensor signal wire to the GREEN wire from the 3-wire harness, connect the sensor power wire to the red wire from
the 3-wire harness, and connect the sensor ground wire to the black wire from the 3-wire harness.
For speed sensor integrated into a vehicle wiring harness(most Metric Cruisers w/factory VSS utilize a 3-
wire Hall-effect sensor), consult a service manual to determine the color code and location of the speedometer signal.
If the factory harness supplies +5V to the sensor, please utilize the factory connection in place of the red
power wire.
For 2004+ Harley and 2003 V-Rod applications green wire on the speed
sensor to make certain the ECM will still receive its proper VSS signal from the sensor.
2006+ Sportsters utilize a black/blue wire for the VSS signal in place of the white wire on most big-twin models.
The speedometer is fully adjustable and calibration is described on page 5. VSS wires should be isolated
from the ignition system. Coils, plug wires, or tachometer signal wires routed near or with the VSS wire can cause:
erratic speedometer operation, speed reading at a standstill, incorrect or difficult calibration.
TACHOMETER
The tachometer is used by connecting the YELLOW wire from the main harness to the negative side of the
coil or to an ignition module tach output. The tachometer is adjustable for 1 15 cylinder settings. The 1 cylinder
setting is used for single-fire ignition systems without a buffered tach output.
For tach signals integrated into a vehicle wiring harness, consult a service manual to determine the color code
and location of the tachometer signal.
For 2004+ Harley and 2003 V-Rod
The tachometer signal will come from the negative side of the ignition coil. Blue/Orange for the front cylinder,
Yellow/Blue for the rear cylinder, connect the tachometer input to only one of these two wires, set the tachometer for
a 1 cyl signal, see Tachometer Set-up for instructions.
INDICATORS
The right turn, left turn, and high beam indicators are activated by 12 volts at their respective hook-up wires. The right
turn signal wire is GREEN, the left turn signal wire is ORANGE, and the high beam wire is PURPLE.
The neutral, low oil, and check engine indicators are activated by ground at their respective hook-up wires.
The check engine wire is PINK, the low oil wire is BROWN, and the neutral wire is WHITE/GREEN.
These can be connected to the signal wires for the original indicator lights.
The display system wire colors may not match the wire colors in your electrical wire harness; consult a service manual
to determine the color code and location of any wires you cannot locate.
The WHITE output speed signal normally attaches to the GREEN/WHITE wire of a stock Harley turn cancelation
module.
Aftermarket TCM modules, that do not use speed to self-cancel turn signals, will not need this wire.
LOW VOLTAGE WARNING
When the voltage drops below the warning limit with the engine running, the battery indicator will illuminate.
(default warning limit is 11.0V)

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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.
-1039, only with a stock low-pressure switch.
MLX-9000 Sender
WHITE/RED SEN-1039 sensor RED wire
GRAY SEN-1039 sensor WHITE wire
BLACK SEN-1039 sensor BLACK wire
OPTIONAL OIL TEMPERATURE
Dakota Digital part number SEN-1043 or SEN-1044 must be used. The SEN-1043 is a one-
threads. 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- indicator
harness BLUE wire and connect the sender BLACK wire to the indicator harness BLACK wire.
MLX-9000 Sender
BLUE SEN-1043 terminal or SEN-1044 sensor RED wire
BLACK SEN-1044 sensor BLACK wire
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
An optional fuel level gauge is also available. It can be used with a fuel switch (default setting) or fuel sender.
The fuel sender can be a 240-33 ohm sender, 73-10 ohm sender, or can be programmed for a custom sender range.
The BROWN wire from the 8-wire harness connects to the fuel level sender. When connected to a fuel sender, the
display will show the low fuel message. When it is used with a fuel switch, the fuel percentage reading will be off and
the low fuel message will illuminate to indicate low fuel. If a low fuel switch is used it may be necessary to connect a
load resistor or bulb in order for the switch to operate correctly. One lead from the bulb connects to accessory power
and the other lead splices into the wire to the fuel switch.
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:
MLX-9000 4-wire Stock HD® harness color Function
BLACK BLACK ground (connect directly to battery negative)
YELLOW PINK tachometer signal
RED ORANGE/WHITE +12 volt with key on
WHITE/RED Constant fused +12V battery power
MLX-9000 6-wire Stock HD® harness color Function
GREEN BROWN Right Turn indicator
WHT/BLU BLACK/YELLOW
BROWN Fuel level sensor or switch
WHT/GRN BROWN/VIOLET Security system indicator
ORANGE VIOLET Left Turn indicator
WHITE WHITE/GREEN Output speed signal (to stock TCM)
MLX-9000 8-wire Stock HD® harness color Function
PINK GREEN/YELLOW Low oil pressure indicator
WHT/BLK TAN Neutral indicator
BLK Oil temp sensor ground
BLUE Oil temp sensor signal
VIOLET WHITE High beam indicator
WHT/RED SEN-1039 RED Oil pressure sensor power
BLK SEN-1039 BLACK Oil pressure sensor ground
GREY SEN-1039 WHITE Oil pressure sensor signal
***The HD® wire colors provide are for reference, please consult service manual for verification

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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 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 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
Right turn
(green)
Neutral
(green)
High beam
(blue)
Left turn
(green)
Low oil
(red)
Security
(red)
Check engine
(red)
Light sensor
Right Switch
Left Switch

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Operation, Clock Set, Service Reset
FUNCTION SWITCHES
The two switches built into the face of the gauge allow 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.
When you press the switch, an arrow is shown on the display indicating which message location is currently selected,
or in focus. Tap the switch to scroll through information available in each location.
If you would like to change focus to another location
MOVE LINE RELEASE TO MOVE l be displayed below; if the data in
the selected location can be reset, such as a tripmeter, the bar will be emp HOLD TO CLEAR
above. Release the switch before the bar empties and the next line of information will be in focus, illustrated 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 em HOLD TO CLEAR
RELEASE played 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.
RELEASE yed; the hours will begin flashing. Tap 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
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 appears in either message location.

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Programming
SETUP MENU
*To simplify the setup procedure,
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.
Main Menu Sub Menu Description
BLUETOOTH STATUS CHECK Bluetooth ID and current connection status
OFF Disable Bluetooth connections
SETUP ONLY Allow Bluetooth connections only while in setup
ALWAYS ON Allow Bluetooth connections when key is on
BACK
LIGHTING COLOR THEMES Set factory defined color themes
SET ALL COLOR Set all areas to one color
LABEL COLOR Set colors for all labels
MESSAGE COLOR Set message location colors
BAR COLOR Set tach/fuel bar color
DIMMING Set dimming method
OFF
AUTOMATIC Uses built in sunlight sensor to increase or decrease backlight
SUNLIGHT Set sunlight brightness method
OFF
NORMAL Increases backlight intensity when in direct sunlight
INVERT Increases backlight intensity and changes background white and text
black for highest contrast.
RESET Returns all colors and settings to factory default
YES
NO
BACK
SPEED ADJUST Adjust speed reading up or down while riding
AUTO Ride one mile (or km) to calibrate speed
UNIT Select MPH or km/h unit
SERVICE RESET Set miles to service reset value or turn off
PRESET ODO Odometer preset (Can only be set within the first 100 miles)
BACK
TACH INPUT Set cylinder count and input type
CYLINDER
TYPE Select RPM signal voltage level
12V HIGH
5V LOW
BACK
HIGH WARNING Set high RPM warning point
DISPLAY Set tach display to digital or bar reading
DIGITAL Tach will be displayed in a digital number format
BAR Tach will be displayed in a fill bar format
8,000 RPM Maximum RPM bar size
16,000 RPM Maximum RPM bar size
BACK
BACK
OIL TEMP UNIT
ON
SENDER Select sender being used or turn off
SEN-1043
SEN-1044
HIGH WARNING Set high warning point
TEST Display sender resistance for troubleshooting
BACK
OFF
BACK
OIL PSI ON Enable/Disable option oil pressure reading
LOW WARNING Set low warning point
TEST Display sender resistance for troubleshooting
BACK
OFF
BACK
FUEL ON Enable/Disable option fuel level reading
SENDER
OFF

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75-10
240-33
SWITCH
CUSTOM Program custom fuel curve
RANGE TO EMPTY
ON
OFF
LEARN RESET
DISPLAY
BAR Display will show a fill bar for fuel reading
DIGITAL Display will show a percentage reading for fuel
TEST Display sender resistance for troubleshooting
BACK
OFF
BACK
VOLT LOW WARNING Set low warning point
BACK
DISPLAYS LEFT TOP Show/hide performance readings in left top screen location
LEFT BTM Show/hide performance readings in left top screen location
CENTER Select speed, tach or gear to be displayed in center screen
RIGHT TOP Show/hide performance readings in left top screen location
RIGHT BTM Show/hide performance readings in left top screen location
MBMS
BACK
GEAR OFF
LEARN Learn gears based on speed and RPM
BACK
FACTORY RESET NO Resets all settings except odometer to factory defaults
YES
VERSION Displays software codes of each controller
EXIT SETUP
Setup
PRESS AND HOLD BOTH FUNCTION SWITCHES ONCE THE BIKE IS RUNNING. Release the switch.
For speed calibration:
Press and release the switch to move through the different setup menus.
Press and hold the switch to enter a setup menu.
Press and hold to also save an option.
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 s Exit setup
Press and release the function switch until
Press and h
Press and hold
BLUETOOTH Bluetooth menu
Reference this In 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 , lease the switch.
o Under the word SETUP the Bluetooth ID will be shown.
o For Android users, this is the ID that you pair to, in Settings/Bluetooth, prior to opening the app.
The Bluetooth .
STATUS CHECK: for connection 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.

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LIGHTING Lighting menu for color changes
When .
The color menu options are: COLOR DISPLAY COLOR LABEL COLOR MESSAGE
COLOR BAR COLOR DIMMING SUNLIGHT BACK
Since the color options are so expansive the selection process is the same in all sections.
o Press and release the switch to change the selection.
o Hold the function switch to enter the selected setup menu .
o 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 rrent setting.
o Press and hold to select an option displayed.
o 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, color to one of 31 color choices.
BAR COLOR: independently sets the color of the tach bar, up to the warning point, to one of 31 color choices.
DIMMMING: offers two options, A .
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).
o NORMAL: in daylight the background will stay black as the speed and messages will turn white.
o INVERT: in daylight the background will turn white as the speed and messages will turn black.
o OFF: your color choices will not change.
RESET: This will reset all color choices and options back to original factory colors.

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SPEED Speed setup menu
>> Speed calibration requires hold both function switches after the engine is running <<
When >SPEED , hold .
ADJUST , SERVICE RESET ODO PRESET or
Press and release the switch to change the selection. Press and hold the switch to select it.
ADJUST Selection
This requires riding a known speed with a GPS, or following another vehicle at a known speed.
ADJUST , press and hold the switch u displayed - release the switch.
The FASTER SLOWER , to adjust the speed.
.
s displayed to begin adjusting.
When riding a known speed, the speedometer will display a speed reading.
Tap the left switch to adjust speed up. Tap the right switch to adjust the speed down.
isplayed, release the switch.
process until correct.
Exit setup.
AUTO Selection
This requires riding a one mile (or kilometer) distance, which must be determined before starting.
displayed,
The display will sho You should be at the beginning of your measured distance to ride.
tch.
When
o The PPM numbers will increase while riding. If they remain at 000000 please check your speed sensor wiring.
When you reach the end of the distance, press and release the switch.
Exit setup.
UNIT MPH / km/h Selection
It is very important to set the speed unit PRIOR to setting the odometer!
UNIT release the switch.
The display will show UNIT and MPH for miles and km/h for kilometers.
MPH is default. Press and release the switch to choose between MPH or km/h.
.
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 display reaches 0 miles/km, it will display
ch time the key is turned on.
When s displayed, pr played and release the switch.
The current setting will be displayed. The default is 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
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.
When pr displayed and release the switch.
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.
, then release the switch.
Repeat the process of until the right most digit has been set.
With the far right number flashing, press and hold the switch and the display will show >
Verify the small odometer at the bottom is what you want set.
o If incorr .
o You can now step through the process again and correct your readings.
o Turning the key off at any time will discard any attempted odometer settings.
If the odometer is correct at the the switch to change the display to
ODO? .
When > is displayed, press and hold the switch elease the switch.
Exit setup.

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TACH Tachometer warning setup
When >TACH , and release.
The selectable options are HIGH , DISPLAY .
Press and release the switch to change the selection; press and hold the switch to select it.
INPUT Signal input setup
This may be required to be changed for some low voltage ECM tach signals.
, release the switch.
The selections are ,
Press and release the switch to change the selection: press and hold the switch to select it.
CYLINDER Cylinder count setup
When > is displayed, press and , and release.
The cylinder options range from 1 to 16.
Press and release the switch to change the cylinder count.
Exit setup.
TYPE Signal type setup
When >TYPE s displayed, is displayed, and release.
The options are .
Press and release the switch to change the voltage input range.
Press and hold the switch , and release.
Exit setup.
High warning (shift light) setup
When >HIGH 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.
P , and release.
DISPLAY setup
When >DISPLAY is displayed, pr , and release.
The display will show DIGITAL , BAR AND BACK as selectable options.
Press and release the switch to change the how the tach reading is displayed.
P , 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
Press and release to choose an option, then press and hold to select option.
When >UNIT is displayed, press and hold the switch , and release.
Press and release the switch to s BACK
Press and hold the switch on the selection, until is displayed, and release.
.
To enable oil temp, when > is displayed, press and hold the , and release.
The selections will be WARNING TEST BACK
Press and release the switch to change the selection, press and hold the switch to select it.
SENDER Temperature sender selection
When >SENDER , and release.
The display options are SEN-1043 SEN-1044 .
Press and release the switch to match to the optional sender you purchased from Dakota Digital.
Press and hold the switch on the selection, , and release.
HIGH WARNING High oil temperature warning setup
When > displayed, , and release.
The display will show th .
The high temperature warning points range from 225 to 375F, (107 to 190C).
Press and release the switch to change the change the high temp warning point.
Press , and release.
TEST Resistance test
When >TEST 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.

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OIL PSI Engine oil temperature setup menu
Only valid when optional SEN-1039 pressure sender is purchased from Dakota Digital.
When >OIL PSI is displayed, and release.
The
To enable oil PSI, move focus t press and hold the switch , and release.
The selections will be WARNING 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 > , and release.
The low pressure options will range from 0 to 30 PSI.
Press and release the switch to change the change the low oil pressure warning point.
To exit, press and h , and release.
TEST Voltage test
When >TEST , 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 release.
Exit setup.
DISPLAYS Message display option menu
Refer to graphic on page 7 for indicator and message locations.
When >DISPLAYS , and release.
LEFT LEFT CENTER , RIGHT TOP , RIGHT BTM , MBMs BACK .
Press and release the switch to change the selection, , and release.
LEFT TOP message screen information
When >LEFT press and hold the switch until is displayed, and release.
The selectable options are , .
Push and release the switch to select the option, , and release.
PERFORM HIDE: does not allow any performance option displays to be show while riding.
PERFORM SHOW: turns on the following options, which can toggled through while riding.
o HIGH Speed (MPH km/h), 0-60 time, ¼ mile speed with ¼ mile time, and HIGH RPM.
Press and release the switch to change the change the option.
Press , and release.
LEFT BTM message screen information
When >LEFT BTM displayed, press and hold the switch , and release.
The selectable options are PE , .
Push and release the switch to select the option, , and release.
PERFORM HIDE: does not allow any performance option displays to be show while riding.
PERFORM SHOW: turns on the following options, which can be toggled through while riding.
o HIGH Speed (MPH km/h), 0-60 time, ¼ mile speed with ¼ mile time, and HIGH RPM.
Press and release the switch to change the change the option.
Press and hold the swit , and release.
CENTER message screen information
When >CENTER press and hold the switch splayed, and release.
The selectable options are SPEED , TACH , GEAR .
Press and release the switch to change the change the option.
Press , and release.
RIGHT TOP message screen information
When >RIGHT TOP press and hold the switch until , and release.
The selectable options are , .
Push and release the switch to select the option, , and release.
PERFORM HIDE: does not allow any performance option displays to be show while riding.
PERFORM SHOW: turns on the following options, which can toggled through while riding.
o HIGH Speed (MPH km/h), 0-60 time, ¼ mile speed with ¼ mile time, and HIGH RPM.
Press and release the switch to change the change the option.
Press and hold the s , and release.
RIGHT BTM message screen information
When >RIGHT BTM press and hold the switch , and release.
The selectable options are , .
Push and release the switch to select the option, , and release.
PERFORM HIDE: does not allow any performance option displays to be show while riding.
PERFORM SHOW: turns on the following options, which can be toggled through while riding.
o HIGH Speed (MPH km/h), 0-60 time, ¼ mile speed with ¼ mile time, and HIGH RPM.
Press and release the switch to change the change the option.
Press , and release.

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MBMS Display which MBMs are connected and adjust warnings
If a pressure or boost sensor is not connected or failed, the O .
If no MBM is attached but the display shows a blank value, click through the displays to remove it.
, and release.
The screen will display what MBM modules are attached and more than one input if it exists.
NONE ent.
Press and release the switch to move through the MBMs attached.
Press and hold the switch on the MBM setting to modify.
o See the separate MBM manual for additional details.
Exit Setup.
VOLT Low voltage warning setup
When > displayed, and 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
Nothing will show until programming is done.
The gear programming cannot take place until the speed is calibrated.
The gauge can learn the gear ratios based on speed and RPM, no additional sensors are needed.
It will work with various transmissions up to seven speed models.
To program 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 programming requires holding the function switch, THEN starting the engine <<
Once the engine is running, release the switch.
Press and release the sw
Press and hold the swit .
The display will sh OFF
o OFF rn the indicator off.
o starts the leaning process of speed and RPMs to calculate your gear reading.
To reset the gear to n OFF .
o ed, then release the switch.
o Press and hold again to return to Gear menu.
To start learning gears >
o if the engine RPM is below 1500.
o The message could also say the vehicle speed is below 5 MPH.
Begin rid
Ride at a steady speed and steady RPM until the message .
It should only take about 20 seconds if the speed and RPMs are steady.
o Optional: If the message , 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
Ride
o Optional: If the 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.
o You may also press and hold the switch, while riding, until the display shows MOVE LINE and then release it.
*When downshifting, the gear position may jump up momentarily as the RPM is higher than expected.
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 out-of-the-box configuration.
This includes message locations, color selections and speedometer calibration but DOES NOT include the odometer.
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switch unti switch.
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.

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Troubleshooting guide
Problem Possible cause Solution
Gauge will not light up White/Red wire does not have power. Connect to a location that has constant, battery power.
Red wire does not have power. Connect to a location that has power with the key on.
Black wire is not getting a good ground. Connect ground to a different location.
Gauge is damaged. Return gauge for repair. (see instructions)
Gauge lights up, but speed Speed sensor not grounded properly. Move ground to different location, preferable close to the
will only show zero. speedometer ground.
Sensor is not sending a speed signal. Check for a damaged or malfunctioning speed sensor.
PLEASE SET SPEED Speedometer not calibrated Gauge must be calibrated to your vehicle (see instructions)
Speed reading is erratic or Speed sensor wire is loose or broken. Check all wire connections and inspect wire for breaks.
jumps around. Cable is loose or broken. Check cable between sensor and transmission.
Poor ground connection. Check ground connection on speedometer and sensor.
Ignition Interference Check for tachometer wires routed with VSS signal wires.
Check for VSS signal wires routed near ignition coils
Check for poor ignition system ground
Use suppression spark plug wires
Speed reading is incorrect. Gauge is not calibrated correctly. Gauge must be calibrated (see instructions).
Gauge lights up, but tach Yellow wire is not connected properly. Check connection from yellow wire to tach signal wire.
will only show zero. Ignition system not grounded properly. Check engine and ignition system grounds.
Gauge is not grounded properly. Check gauge and engine grounds.
Tach signal type is not set correctly. Change the tach signal type (see instructions).
Gauge is not calibrated Gauge must be recalibrated (see instructions).
Tach reading is erratic or Tach signal wire is loose or broken. Check all wire connections and inspect wire for breaks.
jumps around. Poor ground connection. Check ground connection on tachometer, engine, and ignition
system.
Tach reading is incorrect. Gauge is not calibrated correctly. Check cylinder count in tach setup menu (see instructions).
Gear indicator displayed Gears not programmed. Program gear indicator in setup. (see instructions).
High beam, turn signal, or Loose or incorrect connection to indicator wire. Check that the appropriate indicator wire has about 0 volts
Security indicator does not when the indicator should be off and about 12 volts when
work. the indicator should be on.
Neutral, Low Oil, or Engine Loose or incorrect connection to indicator wire. Check that the appropriate indicator wire has about 12 volts
indicator does not work. when the indicator should be off and about 0 volts when the
indicator should be on.
Pressure reading does not Pressure sender is not enabled in setup menu.
show up.
Oil Temperature reading Oil Temp sender is not enabled in setup menu. nu.
does not show up.
Pressure or temperature Sender is shorted to ground. Inspect wire for bare insulation or pinching.
reading shows Pressure power wire is not connected. Connect sensor RED wire to gauge WHITE/RED wire.
SHORT
Pressure or temperature Sender wire is open or broken. Inspect for breaks in wire connection.
reading shows Sender is not grounded. Check sender ground connection.
OPEN
Speed sensor voltage check: All checks should be made with the sensor connected to the gauge and the key on. Checks should be done with a
volt meter and not a test light.
3-wire sensor: Red wire should have 9-11 volts dc, slightly less than battery voltage.
Black wire should show ground, 0 volts dc at all times.
White wire should vary between 0 and 5 volts dc as the gear teeth pass by the sensor.
2-wire sensor: Measure the voltage between the two sensor wires. With the wheel spinning the voltage should be about 1-10 volts ac (make
sure the meter is set to AC volts and not DC volts for this check).

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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.dakotadigital.com.Product Support
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 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.
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use and condition, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 24 MONTHS FROM THE DATE
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