{"id":4318,"date":"2019-09-12T19:00:51","date_gmt":"2019-09-12T18:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/american-v.cso2w.com\/?p=4318"},"modified":"2019-10-03T16:49:54","modified_gmt":"2019-10-03T15:49:54","slug":"remember-dakota-digital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/american-v.cso2w.com\/hub\/remember-dakota-digital\/","title":{"rendered":"Remember Dakota Digital?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There was a time, not so very long ago, when putting a digital dashboard in your bike meant beating a path to Dakota\u2019s door, but times have changed.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coincidentally, when shooting Snob\u2019s Dark Knight last month, I was trying to remember the last time I\u2019d seen one, and when I couldn\u2019t I mentally consigned it to the history books, alongside tax disc holders and Scott Oilers. And why wouldn\u2019t they be, as competition hots up, prices drop and manufacturers start to incorporate increasing number of digital elements in their stock instruments \u2026 or digital instruments.<\/p>\n

Actually, that\u2019s an easy question to answer: there are a hell of a lot of old and new bikes out there with analogue instruments, and much more acceptance of digital. This should be the dawning of their new golden age, assuming they can keep up to date with developments.<\/p>\n

Apparently they can.<\/p>\n

MLX-3000 Series Speedometer\/Tachometer<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n

Starting simple, this is Dakota\u2019s offering for Harley\u2019s 3 3\/8\u201d instrument, as found on Sportsters, Rockers and a number of Dyna models, and turns your simple speedo into an information centre.<\/p>\n

In a machined aluminium housing with a black or chrome bevel, the MLX-3000 gives you a user-configurable readout in one of 31 colours with the option to change specific colours to make them more or less prominent to suit you \u2013 you can switch off elements that you don\u2019t need \u2013 or just choose from one of 12 pre-set themes. That isn\u2019t a picture of ten different instruments but ten configurations, and it\u2019s only a shame that they didn\u2019t show more of the bar graph readouts.<\/p>\n

You will be delighted to learn that you configure it using your Smartphone \u2013 well, IOS and Android: Windows isn\u2019t mentioned.<\/p>\n

And you get:<\/p>\n

\u2022 a 250mph speedometer<\/p>\n

\u2022 metric or imperial measurement<\/p>\n

\u2022 graphic tachometer with adjustable shift point with optional digital readout<\/p>\n

\u2022 Odometer with two resettable trips<\/p>\n

\u2022 Miles to service: user configurable countdown<\/p>\n

\u2022 Hours in use<\/p>\n

\u2022 Clock (12-hour format)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Voltage readout with low voltage alert<\/p>\n

\u2022 Gear position indicator compatible with 4-7 speed transmissions<\/p>\n

\u2022 Indicators for check engine, security and cruise set (if bike has it)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Performance calculations, including:<\/p>\n

0- 60 time,<\/p>\n

high speed recall<\/p>\n

high RPM recall<\/p>\n

Standing \u00bc-mile time and speed<\/p>\n

And you have the ability to dial-in your original odometer readout in place of the factory setting of zero-miles, and you can set that a few times in the first 100-miles before it locks itself down.<\/p>\n

It goes without saying that it has an automatic brightness control, so you should have optimum visibility day or night.<\/p>\n

MX-3000: \u00a3461.12<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Part<\/strong><\/td>\nFits<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
915834<\/td>\n\u00a01994-\u201903 Sportster, 1994-\u201903 Dyna, 2004-\u201905 Carburetted Dyna<\/td>\nChrome<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
915835<\/td>\n\u00a01994-\u201903 Sportster, 1994-\u201903 Dyna, 2004-\u201905 Carburetted Dyna<\/td>\n\u00a0Black<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Older models require speed sensor<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
915836<\/td>\n\u00a02004-\u201913 Sportster, 2004-\u201911 Dyna, 2008-\u201910 Rocker<\/td>\nChrome<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
915837<\/td>\n2004-\u201913 Sportster, 2004-\u201911 Dyna, 2008-\u201910 Rocker<\/td>\nBlack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
915838<\/td>\n2014-\u201919 Sportster, 2012-\u201917 Dyna, 2011-\u201919 Softail<\/td>\nChrome<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
915839<\/td>\n\u00a02014-\u201919 Sportster, 2012-\u201917 Dyna, 2011-\u201919 Softail<\/td>\nBlack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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MLX-2000 Series Speedometer\/Tachometer<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Harley\u2019s 4\u00bd\u201d instrument, as found on models with a classic cast dash console, is covered by the MX-2000 which adds additional functionality for those bikes that can support it \u2013 or which can be adapted to do so.<\/p>\n

In additional to all of the MX-3000 readouts, it can also report<\/p>\n

\u2022 Cylinder head temperature \u2013 requires factory sender<\/p>\n

\u2022 Oil pressure \u2013 sender sold separately (SEN-1039<\/p>\n

\u2022 Oil Temperature \u2013 sender sold separately (SEN-1043, SEN-1044)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Cruise on\/cruise set \u2013 MLX-2004 and 2011 models only \u2013 ABS, and security<\/p>\n

\u2022 Automatic turn signal cancelling compatible<\/p>\n

MX-2000: tank console mount only: \u00a3565.21<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Part<\/strong><\/td>\nFits<\/strong><\/td>\nBezel<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
915828<\/td>\n\u00a01999-\u201903 Softail, 1999-\u201903 Road King (all models)<\/td>\nChrome<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
915829<\/td>\n1999-\u201903 Softail, 1999-\u201903 Road King (all models)<\/td>\nBlack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
915830<\/span><\/td>\n2004-\u201910 Softail, 2004-\u201911 Dyna, 2007-\u201913 Road King (all models)<\/td>\nChrome<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
915831<\/td>\n2004-\u201910 Softail, 2004-\u201911 Dyna, 2007-\u201913 Road King (all models)<\/td>\nBlack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
915832<\/td>\n\u00a02012-\u201917 Dyna, 2011-\u201919 Softail, 2014-\u201919 Road King (all models)<\/td>\nChrome<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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915833<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\u00a02012-\u201917 Dyna, 2011-\u201919 Softail, 2014-19 Road King (all models)<\/td>\nBlack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

MLX-8414 Replacement Four Gauge Kit<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

This raises the game somewhat and is a direct plug-in digital instrumentation system for 2014-on Rushmore Touring Models.<\/p>\n

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The same selectable 31 illumination colours, independently selected colours for the main gauge reading and message centre or choose from 12 preset themes!<\/p>\n

The two smaller gauges can be programed by the rider for their ideal layout, options include oil temperature, fuel level and voltage \u2013 and again, Bluetooth technology and a mobile app for both Android and Apple iOS means you can set it up on your smart phone or tablet!<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t get the choice between black or chrome bezels, however, because it uses the stock chrome trim rings from the OEM gauges<\/p>\n

To save cross-referencing, this dashboard gives you:<\/p>\n

\u2022 250MPH (400km\/h) Speedometer<\/p>\n

\u2022 Digital Tachometer with additional graphic bar that wraps around the crown of the Tacho<\/p>\n

\u2022 Oil Temperature \u2013 sender included<\/p>\n

\u2022 Volts<\/p>\n

\u2022 Fuel Level wraps \u2013 a graphic bar that wraps around the crown of the Speedometer<\/p>\n

\u2022 Gear Position<\/p>\n

\u2022 Clock<\/p>\n

\u2022 Odometer<\/p>\n

\u2022 Two trip meters<\/p>\n

\u2022 Service Meter (miles until next service)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Tyre pressure monitoring on factory-equipped models<\/p>\n

\u2022 Performance Meters:<\/p>\n

\u00bc-mile Speed and Time,<\/p>\n

0-60 time,<\/p>\n

High Speed recall<\/p>\n

RPM recall<\/p>\n

\u2022 Tell tales: Turn Signals, High Beam, Cruise Control on\/set, Check Engine, Security, ABS<\/p>\n

\u2022 Reverse and Parking Brake available for Tri-Glide applications<\/p>\n

MLX-8414 Four Gauge kit: \u00a31133.38<\/b><\/p>\n

915840 2014-\u201919 Touring models<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

MLX-8400 Four Gauge Kit<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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We are told that you, too, get the graphic bars for fuel level and tacho, but there\u2019s no evidence of that on the pictures. Maybe they\u2019re just showing how simple they can be in digital text only modes, but if you feel the need for dial-like information at a glance, you\u2019d best check first. The inclusion of \u2018Digital\u2019 in the spec suggests not.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m looking at an identical list of features to the MLX-8414 so I\u2019ll refer you to that and again recommend you check features that are important to you: I\u2019ll just give you the fitting information.<\/p>\n

MLX-8400 for faired models, including Road Glides: \u00a31237.47<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
915845<\/td>\n\u00a02004-\u201913 FLHT\/FLT Touring, except FLHR Road Kings Digital<\/td>\n\u00a0Chrome<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
915846<\/td>\n2004-\u201913 FLHT\/FLT Touring, except FLHR Road Kings Digital<\/td>\nBlack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
915847<\/td>\n\u00a01996-\u201903 FLHT\/FLT Touring, except FLHR Road Kings Digital<\/td>\nChrome<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
915848<\/td>\n1996-\u201903 FLHT\/FLT Touring, except FLHR Road Kings Digital<\/td>\n\u00a0Black<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

MLX-8600 Six Gauge Kit<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

HOUSE! Sorry. Couldn\u2019t resist it. Six clocks looks excessive now but it was an essential part of the experience of Harley\u2019s flagship tourers before some of those features were moved to the Boom!Box infotainment system.<\/p>\n

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Effectively the same as the 8400 with a couple of extra small gauges to fill the holes \u2013making it easier to choose which readouts you want, with two more instruments \u2013 the same expectations are raised regarding the graphic bars, but potentially dashed by the word \u2018Digital\u2019 in the fitting information.<\/p>\n

MLX-8600 for faired models, including Road Glides: \u00a31444.21<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
915841<\/td>\n\u00a02004-\u201913 FLHT\/FLT Touring, except FLHR Road Kings<\/td>\nDigital<\/td>\n\u00a0Chrome<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
915842<\/td>\n2004-\u201913 FLHT\/FLT Touring, except FLHR Road Kings<\/td>\nDigital<\/td>\nBlack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
915843<\/td>\n\u00a01996-\u201903 FLHT\/FLT Touring, except FLHR Road Kings<\/td>\n\u00a0Digital<\/td>\nChrome<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
915844<\/td>\n1996-\u201903 FLHT\/FLT Touring, except FLHR Road Kings<\/td>\nDigital<\/td>\nBlack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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