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    Default Gauges on RTL

    Somewhere in the forum there was a conversation regarding the analog guages being replaced and using the digital versions on the center display.

    i got excited for the possibility of using the slots for other purposes, but discovered my center group does not have the temp and fuel graphs.

    Is this because I have a 2013 RTL or do I need a software update that will put them on the screen?

    thank you in advance for all the learned experience that I get on this page!

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    I have a 2013 rtl , just unplug gauges. Then gas and heat bars will appear.

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    You have to disconnect the gauges and your digital will come up you could add a voltage gauge or anything else
    That's the way I have mine

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    BOTH gauges need to be disconnected. You will find a single "free" wire and a plastic cluster of three wires for each gauge. Disconnect all of these on each gauge.
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    The gauges on the 2014 are rock solid and I have not disconnected them. I disconnected the gauges on the 2010, and 2011 and went to digital. An easy fix for the non-mechanical.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jtoro1 View Post
    You have to disconnect the gauges and your digital will come up you could add a voltage gauge or anything else
    That's the way I have mine
    AWESOME, I would love to put in a voltage guage in the round analogue holes, could I ask where to acquire such an item?

    Getting excited about this now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Buckeye Bleau View Post
    AWESOME, I would love to put in a voltage guage in the round analogue holes, could I ask where to acquire such an item?

    Getting excited about this now.
    EBay 52mm gauges

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    There is a video on here by Bob(finless) on how to do this and the gauge he ordered. I bought the same gauge, though I think that is not available now but another similar is. I have enjoyed mine,but I was informed by my dealer when he changed my battery that it reads 1/2 volt low. Don't know if this is true of others or not but something to be aware of.

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    I got mine from Cruzer Joe.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brogers57 View Post
    I got mine from Cruzr Joe.

    Is it still working good?? I love mine and it has yet to fail.

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    Yes sir!


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    So what different choices do we have?

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    Quote Originally Posted by CapeSpyder View Post
    So what different choices do we have?

    Sent From my Note 5

    Easiest and most popular

    Dual USB Plug & Volt Meter, from there, the sky is the limit

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    Quote Originally Posted by Buckeye Bleau View Post
    AWESOME, I would love to put in a voltage guage in the round analogue holes, could I ask where to acquire such an item?

    Getting excited about this now.

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    Will this also work for 2015 RTL ?

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    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This is a great looking voltmeter which we have installed along with this USB https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1. For the USB you also need the black ring from JT's Machine Shop (spyderlovers sponsor)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jolvyc View Post
    Will this also work for 2015 RTL ?

    Yes
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    go with a digital voltmeter rather than the analog one, it is more accurate and looks better.

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    Bob have you checked your volt meter lately? When I had my battery warrantied the dealer said mine was reading .5 volts low.

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