Dakota Digital HLY-2000 manual

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    VFD DIGITAL INFORMATION SYSTEM Dakota Digital SERIES II The latest in digital technology for the motorcycle enthusiast. INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Please read this before beginning installation or wiring. MODEL HLY-2000 SPEEDOMETER/TACHOMETER INFORMATION SYSTEM Dakota Digital 3421 W. Hovland Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57107 Phone: (605) 332-6513 F[...]

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    POWER Connect the red wire from the main harness to accessory power from the ignition switch. In addition to powering the display system, this is also where the low voltage detection circuit monitors the electrical system voltage. A good quality, solid state ignition switch should be used. The contacts on a mechanical “bar” switch can bounce du[...]

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    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, 2, or 8 cylinder settings. The 1 cylinder setting is used for single-fire ignition systems without a buffered tach output. The following instructions are use[...]

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    NEUTRAL INDICATOR The neutral indicator is activated when the blue wire is grounded. Connect this wire to the neutral switch or to the negative side of the neutral indicator light. When the indicator is activated, a bar on either side of the odometer display will move up and down as shown in the diagram. NIGHT DIMMING Your display system has a dimm[...]

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    WARRANTY All DAKOTA DIGITAL instruments are warranted free of defects in material and workmanship for 3 years from the date of purchase. In the event of a problem with one of our products within the warranty period, DAKOTA DIGITAL will replace or repair the instrument at no charge. (The decision to repair or replace is solely that of DAKOTA DIGITAL[...]

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    The base system is universal enough to fit in either a new-style, clip-in (1995 or newer) or into the older style, bolt-in. The rubber mounts with studs on both sides are used for the bolt-in style. The L-brackets are used for the clip in style. Mounting hardware and speed sensor connection for the bolt-in system with a speedometer cable. Mounting [...]