Motogadget Project

This project is aimed at allowing a Motogadget dash board to be installed on a Ducati Sport Classic in place of the original dashboard without any loss of functionality, and without any need to modify the original wiring harness of the motorbike.

Details on the Motogadget gauges can be found here:

http://motogadget.com/en/

At this stage, I have confirmed compatibility with the following Ducati motorcycles:

    • The full Sport Classic range - Paul Smart, Sport 1000S, Sport 1000 and GT1000

    • Monster S2R 1000

    • Supersport 1000

If you bike is not listed above, but has a 26 way connector on the gauges, like the one shown in the photos of the module, contact me and I will check the wiring diagram to determine if it is compatible or not. If you have a copy of the wiring diagram, or workshop manual, please send it to me.

Contact Details:

If you are interested in the module and / or the mounting brackets, I can be contacted via email: reh.moto@gmail.com

Motogadget Parts Required:

The following parts need to be purchased from Motogadget:

  1. Gauges - this can be either the tacho or speedo style gauges: Motoscope / Chronoclassic or Motoscope classic Speedo / Chronoclassic Speedo

  2. Oil temperature Sensor - M10 (10mm) version found on this page http://motogadget.com/en/accessories/sensors.html

  3. Push Button Switch - https://motogadget.com/shop/en/accessories/push-buttons.html or alternative, e.g. Bike Sport Developments

    1. See here for mounting the switch.

Installation:

While the module is designed to be "plug and play", it does require:

  1. Mounting the module

  2. If the motorbike is running with the Performance ECU and has the original restrictive air filter intake removed, then there is space under the fuel tank to mount the module. Details on how I mounted the module are here.

  3. Mounting and connection to the Push Button Switch

  4. If you are using the mounting bracket shown above, there is a spot for mounting a Motogadget 12mm push button switch, and no other work other than wiring is required.

  5. Alternatively, the Push Button Switch can be mounted on the handlebars for easy operation while riding. Details on the mounting bracket for a Motogadget 12mm push button switch that I am using can be found here.

  6. Wiring the Push Button Switch

NOTE 1: The Motogadget gauges are supplied with a fuse and fuse holder. This is not required when using the module as it makes use of the existing fuses on the motorbike.

NOTE 2: The Motogadget gauges are supplied with a tiny push button switch. Depending on how everything is being installed, i.e. custom installation or using the mounting bracket mentioned above, this tiny push button switch may not be required, and an alternative push button switch used in its place.

WARNING:

The module will be damaged if there is a short circuit across the indicators. If everything is working properly with the stock gauges, i.e. the indicators flash properly when activated, then there will be no problem using the module.

If you have modified the wiring on your bike, I recommend testing with the stock gauges before hooking up the module.

If you have any concerns, and want to test your bike before hooking up the module, please contact me for assistance.

Module Details:

The original dashboard has six display lights while the Motogadget dashboard has only four. to get round this difference without loss of information:

  1. Indicators light and Low Fuel light are combined on the Yellow display light, i.e. if Low Fuel occurs, the Yellow display light will come on without flashing, but when either the Left or Right indicator is turned on, the Yellow display light will flash

  2. Oil Pressure Warning light and EODB light are combined on the Red display light, i.e. if the EODB signal occurs, the Red display light will flash, while if the Low Oil Pressure signal occurs the Red ligh will stay on without flashing. The Low Oil Pressure signal takes precedence over the EODB signal, i.e. if both signals occur, you will only see a non-flashing Red display light.

Other functionality provided by the module:

  1. Left and Right Indicators.

  2. The Motogadget dashboard requires a delay in the switching off of power so that the needle returns to zero. The module provides 3 second delay so that when the ignition key is switched off, and the engine stops the needle returns to zero.

  3. Motogadget dashboard has a two line digital display. The first line always displays your speed, but the second line can show a variety of different data, including oil temperature, by pressing a push button switch. The module simulates pressing a push button switch and changes the display so that it displays oil temperature on startup.

The module that I have created plugs into the dashboard connector, with a second connector for the Motogadget dashboard to plug into:

I offer two versions of the module. They are both identical in terms of functionality and electronics, the difference is in the connectors used.

Version 1 retains the original Motogadget connectors:

Version 2 replaces the original Motogadget connectors with a connector that provides better mechanical protection as well as having an IP67 rating, which means it is very water resistant.

NOTE that the second version of the module requires that you send your Motogadget gauges to me so that I can wire the new connector on to the gauges.

The other set of wires coming out of the module (the black wires running off to the right in each of the photos) is for wiring to the push-button switch that is used to control the Motogadget display, i.e. for programming and selecting what is displayed.

The module measures 50mm x 40mm x 47mm, including the connectors.

Reflash ECU:

The original dashboard on the Sports Classics is an integral part of the security system on these bikes. If the dashboard is disconnected, it is not possible to start the motorbike.

So the first thing you have to do is get you ECU reflashed so as to remove the immobilizer function. This will allow the bike to run without the ECU being paired with the dash, freeing you up to install which ever dash you like. There are several places that can reflash the ECU, including:

Configuring the Motogadget dashboard:

The Motogadget dashboard can display any of the following items on the 2nd line of the display:

  • SCREEN

    • ODO1 (trip odometer) - ENABLED

    • ODO2 (total odometer) - ENABLED

    • Time (trip time) - DISABLED

    • Volt (board voltage) - ENABLED

    • TMP1 (temperature 1) - DISABLED

    • TMP2 (temperature 2) - ENABLED

    • PRES (pressure) - DISABLED

    • ACCE (acceleration) - OPTIONAL

    • RPM (engine speed) - OPTIONAL

    • AVG (average driving speed) - OPTIONAL

    • 0100 (time measurement 0 - 100 km/h) - OPTIONAL

    • MAXS (maximum driving speed) - OPTIONAL

    • MAXR (maximum engine speed) - OPTIONAL

    • MAXA (maximum positive acceleration) - OPTIONAL

    • MINA (maximum negative acceleration) - OPTIONAL

As a minimum, the Motogadget dashboard be configured so that the Trip Time option is removed, i.e. the first four options are:

    • ODO1 (trip odometer)

    • ODO2 (total odometer)

    • Volt (board voltage)

    • TMP1 (temperature 1)

If you do not want the module to start the dashboard on the Oil temperature option, I can provide the module with this function removed, but note that it cannot be added later.

  • LCD

    • CNTR

  • MOTOR

    • DAMP - leave at default of 5, can be adjusted if needle operation is not smooth

    • SCL - set to 10K

  • PARAM

    • WHLSIZE - 1903

    • ImpWHL - 06

    • ImpENG - 2

    • SEL - select km (kilometres) or ml (miles)

    • InpF - C

    • GearTch - optional, please read manual

    • Flash - set RPM at which the Warning Light should flash for Gear Shift

    • FIM - select flashing ALT or continuous lighting LEV of the Warning Light on high RPM or high oil temp (see OilmaxT below)

  • SENSOR

    • T1 - not used

    • Temp - not used

    • PRS - not used

    • AirmaxT - not used

    • AIRminT - not used

    • OilmaxT - can be used to cause warning light to flash on high oil temp (see information on oil temperature sensor below)

    • OilminT - not used

    • TTeach - not used

Oil Temperature Sensor:

The original oil temperature sensor installed on the motorbike is not compatible with the Motogadget dashboard. Motogadget sell a suitable sensor. It is the 10mm version found on this page:

http://motogadget.com/en/accessories/sensors.html

Note that the bike has two oil temperature sensors, one used by the ECU and the other used by the guages. The oil temperature sensor used by the gauges is located on the lower right hand side of the engine, Item 25. (The oil temperature sensor used by the ECU is located on the head of the horizontal cylinder.)

The Motogadget oil temperature sensor is much longer than the original oil temperature, but this is NOT a problem.

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