⚡Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Dakota Digital Gauges on Your Motorcycle W /Air Ride⚡

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In this video, I will show you how to install @DakotaDigitalTV MLX-8414 Gauges on your @harleydavidson batwing fairing. These things are SIK! Not only are you getting digital gauges but they also provide way more information than your stock gauges do. Change the colors of our gauges, and check your bike's info on the fly. Straightforward plug-and-play install! Get yours today!
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0:00 Intro
1:18 Remove Outer Fairing
3:10 Remove Vent
3:33 Remove Amp Tray
6:14 Remove Gauges
7:03 Prep Digital Gauges
8:33 Install Digital Gauges
9:46 Oil Temp Sensor Install
12:40 Wire Gauges
14:33 Air Ride PSI Module
16:12 Remove Tank For PSI Module Wire
19:32 Wire PSI Module
20:36 APP Setup/Gauge Walk Through
24:38 Thank You For Watching
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@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

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@gregmannos Жыл бұрын

Damn you, Steve!! I purposely talk myself out of these jobs by making them an impossible task... You ruin that for me.. and my credit card 🤣 Thanks

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Haha! Thanks for checking it out Greg..much appreciated sir. And hell I know...I still dont have them for my bikes but its back to the top of my list of things I need to get lol

@OZARKSHDRIDERS Жыл бұрын

Another awesome install brother... Love the look's of the digital Dakota gauges... Nicely done brother💯👊🏽😎

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! Much appreciated!

@davidhodgins7122 Жыл бұрын

As ALWAYS, this is a fantastic educational video. You always do things in a way that everyone can understand just how to do things the correct way. Thank you once again for another great video Steve. Best HOW TO videos on the net today.

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Thank you David..much appreciated sir! Glad the videos help! Be safe!

@zombiemike5611 Жыл бұрын

The fast motion cracks me up! Your videos give me great idea for customizing my bike!

@ryanr4181 Жыл бұрын

thank you for this video Steve!!! i been wanting a good install video for the street glide...thanks again!!! glad youre back

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ryan! Much appreciated sir!

@ryanm8456 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Really like the look of the gauges.

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ryan! Much appreciated sir...and yes..I really need to get them for my bike for sure.

@rickswindell1964 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for this info. I ordered a set of these gauges today!!

@sikbaggers 9 ай бұрын

youre very welcome..glad to help!

@reindalehill7713 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Saved to my favs for when I get mine

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it helped!

@Kenn1969 Жыл бұрын

Another great job Steve, thanks!!😎👍

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Much appreciated!

@firesquad0155 Жыл бұрын

The work to make all these video is paying off cause it sure has helped me and all the firefighters I work with plus you’ve gotten me hooked on Ciro lights but due to injury I am having to switch to a CVO Tri Glide almost all the Ciro lights videos are for the baggers and they are great but now i am going into a whole new set up in the ass end any tikes in the pipe line for you even Ciro has hardly any trike videos

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the support! And I try to get one in here but there isnt many around me...I have a good friend that has one but he is several hours away so its hard to get down here. I did some freewheeler stuff and always looking for trike stuff just need a bike and someone who needs work done so I can shoot it.

@carlwill9951 Жыл бұрын

Steve your videos are the best. I try and watch most all of them. Also advanblack is top notch. I have a bunch of their stuff.

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Thank you carl! Much appreciated sir!

@jeffrentfro9830 Жыл бұрын

As always great video. 💯👍

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

thank you mister!

@douglasmaier3066 Жыл бұрын

Definitely SIK!! Steve your install skills are 2nd to none, well explained and love that you always put the torque spec right on the videos and your editing is top notch! Where does the air pressure show up? Is it a setting you have to go to or is it just displayed somewhere on one of the gauges all the time? I don't have a gauge for my air ride and don't like the ones that mount to the rocker box. Plus Dakota Digital is just badass, think you just sold me on them for my 21 SGS. Cheers from NW Iowa!

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Thank you Douglas! Much appreciated sir. The large gauges are broken down into 3 sections..one large (MPH or Tach) and then below that, you have 2 customizable lines. There are about 10 options you can put on those lines. Such as Trip, A Trip B, Miles to Empty, Front/ Rear Air, Etc...You choose what goes on those lines and can be easily changed to your liking.

@justanotherviewer52 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Steve.

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome and thank you for checking it out!

@georgedeslattejr.377 Жыл бұрын

those some awesome looking gauges

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Thank you for checking it out George!

@JoeGoeMotorcycleAdventures Жыл бұрын

I will be getting these soon. Definitely gonna refer back to this video when I get them. Thanks!

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Glad to help Joe..its pretty straight forward and should be able to knock it out pretty easily.

@JoeGoeMotorcycleAdventures Жыл бұрын

@@heybruh3274 unfortunately, I have a 17. I don't have a key fob.

@josephvolper3633 Жыл бұрын

Great info and video

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Thank you joseph! Much appreciated sir.

@ultraclassic01hd Жыл бұрын

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.....😎" Love my Dakota Digital. My OEM speedo was off about 8 mph and the Dakota Digital system allowed my speed to be right on!

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And yes the OEM Odometer on the bike was 2 miles off from the computer on the bike...I manually put the milage in 3 times and the gauges changed it to the actual milage on the bike which was actually 2 miles less than what the OEM one read. Kinda crazy lol

@ultraclassic01hd Жыл бұрын

@@sikbaggers Mine was more about the OEM speedometer so when I was going 80 it was reading about 74 mph. That was crazy but the digital allowed for corrections to match your actual speed to the speedometer.

@davidpelletier7409 Жыл бұрын

Hey Steve , Another great video, was always thinking of converting to digital gauges, my just go do it. Thanks.

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out David! Its pretty straight forward. They are pretty awesome.

@michaelshumway3045 Жыл бұрын

Hey Steve. Wanted to thank you for all your videos you show. Your instructional videos really help me with my great job. The only thing is that the rear caliper on an 02 heritage Softail classic does not come off so I had to figure out how to get those pistons pushed back in. But again you gave me the confidence to do my first real wrenching. Thanks again

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

aah yes the older styles are a bit different but im glad you got it lined out and the videos were a help! thats what its all about and thank you for the comment too! Much appreciated!

@DMobley232 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

thank you sir!

@paulwebb6615 Жыл бұрын

I have these in my 2014 SGS and love them. Just a tip on the clock setting on them as it frustrated the hell out of me when daylight savings hit and I tried to change the time using the gauges settings. The clock has to be changed on the radio unit head and the gauges read that. The gauges will let you adjust the time in their settings but when you hit save it reverts to the radio head time. If anyone is looking for a very detailed video on the settings on the gauges a guy call "windsurfed1" does a 25 min video on them that was a huge help. Great video as always Steve. Would have save me a couple of install headaches.

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Hey Paul! Thanks for checking it out! And thank you for the awesome tip! I only set up the basics on this unit for my buddy so I never really got that far but that is important information! I actually thought about doing a separate video for the app and set up as the video was already running kind of long but just ran out of time to do it. Im still learning things from these comments that I never would have mentioned so thank you!

@curtjost7439 Жыл бұрын

Hey Steve thanks for the help!! My gauges went in without a hitch!! 2020 TriGlide

@moonshinexxx420 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Thank you for checking tout the video ...glad it helped!

@rexburch4146 Жыл бұрын

boy that's BAD ASS !!!!, I've been looking for white faced gauges for my 07 ultra classic , but $1700 is a stretch right now.

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Yes..ive seen several brands and all pretty expensive but I bet there was a ton of R&D that went into making these so I understand the cost for sure.

@sprintcar-acematt5175 Жыл бұрын

The factory gauge faces are fairly simple to swap out. Contact your local HD parts department for the cost of the white gauge faces.

@rexburch4146 Жыл бұрын

@@sprintcar-acematt5175

@rexburch4146 Жыл бұрын

@@sprintcar-acematt5175 thanks ill look into that !!!

@mikesnodgrass4311 Жыл бұрын

Learning in progress

@davidhelton9007 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Not for my bike but, that looks really nice and clean. Diggin that shirt, need one just like that ! Different name of course! Lol. Have a good one buddy !

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out Mike!

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Thanks you david! Yeha im about to get new ones made up with the new logo! Ill let you know buddy!

@davidhelton9007 Жыл бұрын

@@sikbaggers 👍

@u.s.aarchangelforgod3679 Жыл бұрын

Nice 👍🏽

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Thank you for checking it out!

@snakebite6511 8 ай бұрын

You have the best vids for making the install look so easy. I have been thinking of buying the Dakota digital gauges but was not sure if i wanted to install, no i will 100% do the install. Thanks for the great vids! The only part i am not sure of is how do i get the mileage that is current to the new gauge? is it automatically saved in the ECM and will appear automatically?

@sikbaggers 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! And yes it is saved in the ecm and will load into the gauge.

@sirsloth8579 Жыл бұрын

Steve as always OUTSTANDING VIDEO. Only wish you would have went through the different face colors that are available on them.

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out! Yeah sorry about that, the video was already so long but ill add it into my RG video if I do it. BUT, that being said it lets you change the colors via the app, you can literally change it to any color and color combo...the top large number can be one color and the bottom lines can be another. There are about 10 preset color combos or you can customize it to your liking.

@sirsloth8579 Жыл бұрын

@@sikbaggers ...Steve on another question...on the guage setup do you have to run the oil temp. Or can that guage be used for something else??

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

@@sirsloth8579 You cna get duel accessory gauges that show 2 lines on the side gauges but you have to purchase those, so I think the best way to do that is buy your gagues al a carte, and select which ones you want. Im sure Dakota could probably answer that question way better then me..but from what I see on the website you can pick and choose from this page www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=772/category_id=707/mode=prod/prd772.htm

@leomccormick8517 Жыл бұрын

Hey guys great videos and info on all the different projects you’ve done. I’m reaching out to ask a question about Dakota gauges. Do you guys know how to get to the screen to enter security PIN, I’ve asked Dakota they didn’t help. Thanks Leo

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

According to some other viewers there inst a way to get to your pin number anymore and this was overlooked by dakota or they just couldnt get it work with these gauges.

@Axeman12171 2 ай бұрын

Great show as a;ways When you moving to florida?

@sikbaggers 2 ай бұрын

lol I wish I was!

@Axeman12171 2 ай бұрын

@@sikbaggers Id have all kinds of work for you lol

@ixibladeixi2639 Жыл бұрын

The stock classic look are great. Digital looks cool tho, but i'm staying with Harlel design with this.

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

im with you...i like the stock gauges myself.

@lesworley9662 Жыл бұрын

Video Idea!! Install of the new Shark fairing on 13 and earlier.

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Well a few buddies and I went down this road a couple years back...it can be done but its very expensive to do...and its not easy to do.

@u.s.aarchangelforgod3679 Жыл бұрын

Mahalo SIK Baggers

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

a'ole pilikia !!

@josephblaha3586 Жыл бұрын

I have them on my 20, Tri Glide. They are nice.

@motoplexed 10 ай бұрын

Nice setup. What handle bars are those?

@sikbaggers 10 ай бұрын

they are the 10: LA Choppers Twin Peaks amzn.to/3ENGArP

@davidsizemore2745 Жыл бұрын

Would LOVE to have Dakota Digital Gauges on my 2016 Ultra Limited.

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Thank you for checking it out David! And I agree...Im looking again for my RG

@eldenarios5287 Жыл бұрын

Hey Steve, great video. Question, I have dirty air ride system front and back but no gauges (been adjusting by feel); for these gauges do I need to install the air ride portion? I should so I have solid numbers to look at but just wondering if I NEED to do it. Have a manual center stand so no need to do any electrical connections for that. Thanks.

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Hey....so I never ran a gauge on either of my bikes until I got one for the rear air ride on the dirty air kit I did...always did it by feel..and Ill be honest with you..I never look at it! lol Still just do it by feel. If I get these gauges for my bike I wont be adding the air gauge section...I already know I wont mess with it.

@marshallnicholson72 Жыл бұрын

So if i have air ride on front & rear will i need two separate sensors? Or do i just plug up the blue lile you did the green as well?

@naptownfareal7281 Жыл бұрын

Awesome vid... Would like to bring my Road Glide to you. I'll be in touch definitely... = )

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words!

@tonyburtt004 9 ай бұрын

Steve can you show how gagues work with the air ride

@stanwerner7484 Жыл бұрын

UPDATE -- So Gatorz eyewear has these available --- OPz - Optimized Polarized for full visibility of digital screens. Plus they are a Veteran org and the product in made in America. BTW, I did not get mine for free, I paid for them-- just an FYI--

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

whewwee! Steep price on those but they do look cool. I have a pair of solarized glasses and it did make them a little easier to see in the daylight

@g2rich Жыл бұрын

Steve, you stated to torque the gauge screw to 8 to 12 inch pounds but do you use any blue Loctite?

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

no loktite on those...honestly 8 to 12 in lbs is hand tight.

@simmon81au Жыл бұрын

Never understood the appeal about having big round gauge holders then putting in small square digital gauges

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Its certainly not for everyone sir. Just another option. thank you for checking it out.

@simmon81au Жыл бұрын

@@sikbaggers I watch all your content. Thanks for the uploads

@christalcrady5778 2 ай бұрын

How do you read the factory codes or you the pin with these gauges?

@marqusphillips4914 5 ай бұрын

Can you tell me what the holder for the gauge fuel and volt gauges is called? Also possibly where I can get new ones?

@sikbaggers 5 ай бұрын

Those are just called Back clamps, You can really only get those from HD...you'll have to go to a store and order these parts numbers, 69200258 BACK CLAMP, GAUGE (LEFT) and 69200257 BACK CLAMP, GAUGE (RIGHT) Double check with the HD parts manager that's the right one for your year bike...not sure what year you have but im 99% positive its the same for 14 and newer bat wing fairings.

@jeffhingen8134 Жыл бұрын

Hey great video. Got a question about my install which I had done at a rally by an authorized dealer. Ever since I get error code U0156 shows up. I contacted DD and they sent a new main gauge. I installed but still get that error. Clear it and it goes away for a while but comes back. Any ideas? Thanks!

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Thats a lost comms error...I would start by checking all of the pins in your plugs...you could have inadvertently bent one of the pins..ive seen it happen quite often. Also make sure the pins are pushed fully out and you dont see one pushed in farther then the others. If that doesnt fix it, I would pop the old ones back and see if it goes away..if it does you know its the gauges. I know its a pain but worth a try. If that doesnt fix it I would find them at a rally and make them deal with it.

@rocket9506 3 ай бұрын

Are those leds lights around the inside gauge bezel?

@sikbaggers 3 ай бұрын

yes its a gauge bezel and they are from Ciro but it seems they quit making that bezel with the led lights

@mikespencer237 Жыл бұрын

I put the DD gauges in my Road Glide, I really like them.I just wish they were brighter in day light conditions. Is there any way to make them brighter?

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Hey Mike...I was wondering about that, as I couldn't get them out in the sun here..it was pretty overcast here when he picked up the bike. . I even told him he may have to play with the colors once he rides it to make sure he can see them in the daylight. I really only saw the auto adjusting lights options and didnt see anything on making them brighter. Only thing I can suggest is changing the color. That may help.

@mikespencer237 Жыл бұрын

@@sikbaggers I tried a different color selection but could not see a substantial difference. it seems to take a big direct sun angle to make it go into day light mode? Thank you for your help!

@sprintcar-acematt5175 Жыл бұрын

@@mikespencer237 The gauges will change to black numerals on a white background in bright or direct sunlight.

@mikespencer237 Жыл бұрын

@@sprintcar-acematt5175 Thanks Matt, it does do that if the sun is directly on them. I just wish overall that they were brighter. I do like them and all of the additional info that is accessible. Thanks again!

@jasonbrodsky2593 2 ай бұрын

How does the new gauges read the fuel level without plugging in the fuel side wire harness?

@sikbaggers 2 ай бұрын

I dont know what you mean jason..12:40 both sides are plugged in

@thunderglide Жыл бұрын

Mr Steve doesn't look like these will work with my thrashin gauge relocation. those extra 3 connector on right side might be blocked off (its made for stick gauges that the one connector) also bummed can't get your advanblack lithium battery. Anyway I can get one? Not asking for handout. I will pay

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Hey Jim...yeah I dont think they will work...and the battery is on hold at this time. We should have it again soon.

@marco-tiopet4020 Жыл бұрын

🤩🤩👍✌

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Thank you for checking it out!

@darrenlingerfelt5879 Жыл бұрын

😎👍👍

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

thank you Darren!

@stanwerner7484 Жыл бұрын

I love these gauges, what I don't like is if you are wearing "polarized" sunglasses it makes it difficult to view the gauges

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Thats very interesting...I always wear polarized...so thats great info to know! Thank you!

@reindalehill7713 Жыл бұрын

Where can I get that power screw driver?

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

i got mine from amazon, and youll see under the description it says frequently bought together, thats the battery and charger and its cheaper to buy it that way rather than buying the package amzn.to/414UVcu

@michaelpulice6100 4 ай бұрын

What is the model number for those gauges you are installing?

@sikbaggers 4 ай бұрын

Right here..cheaper for some reason on amazon...thats where we got them amzn.to/4bRtPvF model MLX -8414

@iidayliagox Жыл бұрын

can you still use your security code with theses gauges?

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

not sure... I would call dakota

@steve-vk6np Жыл бұрын

I went with KOSO, What a mistake that was, need a decoder ring to decipher the hieroglyphs to set gauges up.

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

I had seen those in the past...are they really hard to set up?

@steve-vk6np Жыл бұрын

@@sikbaggers Yep, unless I got a bad setup. Toggle thru the menu and you get these weird symbols instead of, "mileage setup, clock setup". Had my kid try, ya just guess and press buttons until the stuff you want changed, changes. Joke.

@omarcastillo3801 Ай бұрын

Any idea why my gas light is blinking while riding but it says gas is on 99%?

@sikbaggers Ай бұрын

its gotta be in the gauge or the connector. unplug it, check your pins and reset the connector. If it still does it call Dakota

@omarcastillo3801 Ай бұрын

@sikbaggers okay I'll give that a go. Thanks man!

@bassmastertv8651 Жыл бұрын

Where can I get those tank emblems

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video..Get these from JH Choppers or Detroit Choppers! Both have great cvo badges that you can get in several colors or chrome

@bassmastertv8651 Жыл бұрын

@@sikbaggers thank you, love the videos keep up the great work.

@bassmastertv8651 Жыл бұрын

@@sikbaggers could you make a video on how to install the emblems? And get them straight?

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

@@bassmastertv8651 yes I can...when I get another set to do I will shoot a video on it. Both of my bikes have them now but I get some in every now and then to do on other bikes.

@marcmo7138 Жыл бұрын

Man I wish my bike didn't have ABS. Would make hiding my air ride solenoids and wiring so much neater.

@sikbaggers Жыл бұрын

I did the air ride on this bike and several others, plus mine. here is where I hide all that...abs or not, Under the right side cover where your abs is, look behind that battery and in between the fender. There is small triangle section that all of your modules can go in. The best way to do it is remove the battery, tuck it in there and then zip tie it up in the hole so you can pass the battery back in without hitting the wires. Excellent place to hide all that and keep it out of the way.