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Dakota Digital MVX-8X00 Manual

Gauge kit for 1996-2003 models
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Thank you for purchasing the Dakota Digital MVX gauge kit for your Harley Davidson Touring bike. This kit is designed to
be a direct plug in replacement for all touring models from 1996 – 2003. The kit includes the following gauges and
features:
IMPORTANT NOTE!
100 miles (160km) of operation. See "preset odometer" for instructions. Take note of mileage if you wish to
transfer mileage over to new gauges.
Speed - programmable speed calibration, performance menu, two trip meters, odometer, count down service miles, hours
running, miles to empty, security and check engine indicators
Tachometer – programmable tach, clock, gear position, cruise control indicator, ABS indicator, and high RPM recall
Oil Pressure – programmable warning point, uses stock sensor or Dakota Digital sensor for higher pressure
Oil Temperature – programmable warning point, complete with new sensor
Volts – programmable warning point
Fuel Level – low fuel warning, uses factory sensor
Air Temperature – uses factory sensor
INSTALLATION
Remove the outer fairing and factory gauges; this will vary by model, please follow the service manual to expose the wiring
and gauges. Don't be alarmed by the amount of wires behind the fairing, this is a direct plug in kit and these detailed
instructions will guide you through it.
Pic of Street Glide with outer fairing removed
REMOVAL OF FACTORY GAUGES
Now you are ready to start unplugging and removing the gauges. Start with the speedometer and tachometer gauge plugs
and speedometer cable if you are working on a cable drive bike (1996-1999).
MVX-8X00 gauge kit
Gauge kit for 1996-2003 Models
This gauge has an odometer preset option that is only available for the first
1
Pic of Road Glide with outer fairing removed
MAN#650508B

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  • Page 1 Gauge kit for 1996-2003 Models Thank you for purchasing the Dakota Digital MVX gauge kit for your Harley Davidson Touring bike. This kit is designed to be a direct plug in replacement for all touring models from 1996 – 2003. The kit includes the following gauges and...
  • Page 2 ULTRA FLHT & FLHX (batwing fairings) Remove the clamps that hold the Speed and Tach in place with a screw driver or wrench depending on application, and remove the gauges. Remove speedo cable/unplug gauges Remove nuts/screws and clamp to remove factory gauges ROAD GLIDE FLTR You will need to remove the speedometer and tachometer instrument bezel.

  • Page 3: Oil Temperature Sensor

    Next you are ready to install the new gauges into the fairing. Install the gauges and secure using the original hardware that was removed plus the provided clamps, gaskets, screws and nuts. Be sure the alignment tab on the clamp lines up with the notches in the fairing. Some fairings may only have one notch; line up at least one tab on the clamp with the notch in the fairing, this will ensure the gauges are centered and aligned correctly.
  • Page 4 Wipe any road grime and oil from around the plug so the area is clean. Use a 3/8” allen wrench to remove the plug. Have the sensor ready to thread in so minimal oil is lost. Tighten the new oil temp sensor with a ¾” wrench. Tighten temp sensor with a ¾”...
  • Page 5 For cable driven speedometers you will also need to wire in a speed sensor. If you have provisions for a transmission mounted sender use Dakota Digital SEN-1017, if not use Dakota Digital SEN-1011 a cable driven speed sensor. Wiring of the speed sensor will be done using the supplied 3 wire pigtail that connects to the adaptor box.
  • Page 6 TO SENSOR Interconnect Harness Oil Temp Sensor and Harness Connects to each gauge TO TACHOMETER TO OIL PSI HARNESS Sensor Connect Harness TO SPEED 3-PIN CONNECTOR YELLOW WIRE TO FUEL GAUGE CONNECTOR YELLOW WIRE BLACK WIRE TO FUEL GAUGE CONNECTOR BLACK WIRE BLUE WIRE TO AIR TEMP CONNECTOR BLUE WIRE FUEL GAUGE GROUND UPDATE The gauge system ground (black wire from the three pin speed connector) will normally connect to the stock fuel gauge...
  • Page 7 FUNCTION SWITCH The factory speedometer push button switch is used as the main function switch. The function switch allows access to all of the mileage, RPM, and performance information. Pressing and releasing the function switch toggles through the different displays. Pressing and holding the switch for about two seconds will switch the focus between the speed message display and tach message display.
  • Page 8 Select F or C temperature unit WARNING Set high warning point TEST Display sender resistance for troubleshooting OIL PSI SENDER Select stock or Dakota Digital sender WARNING Set low warning point TEST Display sender resistance for troubleshooting FUEL SENDER Select fuel sender...

  • Page 9: Speed Calibration

    Until the speedometer is calibrated, the odometer display will show “please” “set” “speed”. This message can be cleared temporarily by pressing and holding the switch. To enter the speedometer setup, press and hold the switch while turning the key on and starting the engine. Once the engine is running release the switch.
  • Page 10 SPEED Speed setup menu (continued) unitMPH/km/h Selection  Press and release the switch until “unit” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until the display blanks.  Release the switch. The display will show UNIT and MI for miles or KM for kilometers. ...
  • Page 11 oil temp Engine oil temperature setup menu  Press and release the switch until “oil temp” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until the display blanks.  Release the switch. The display will show “unit”, “warning”, “test”, or “DONE”. ...
  • Page 12 Voltage Low voltage warning setup  Press and release the switch until “VOLT” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until the display blanks.  Release the switch. The display will show “LO”, the current warning (9.0 – 12.1), and “warning”. ...
  • Page 13 Gear indicator setup This gauge has an indicator for gear position displayed next to the clock. The gauge can learn the gear ratios based on speed and RPM so no sensors are needed, just what you’ve already connected. It will work with 4, 5, 6, or 7 speed transmissions. The factory preset option will preset the indicator to work with a stock 5 or 6 speed drive train.

  • Page 14: Service And Repair

    Any action for breach of any warranty hereunder, including any implied warranty of merchantability, must be brought within a period of 24 months from 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.