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MAN# 650280:D 

 

MODEL MCL-2002 

TANK MOUNT SPEEDOMETER/TACHOMETER 

 

 

*To avoid damage to motorcycle, please see Speedometer, Tachometer, and Status and Warning Indicators sections for details on locating 
VSS, Tachometer, and indicator wires for most motorcycle applications  
**For 2004+ HD utilizing the “Fat Bob” tank mount, please see our MCL-2004, it is designed as a direct plug-in gauge for these models. The 
Check Engine indicator will not function using this gauge on 2004+ HD models due to the signal being fed through the ‘data bus’.  

 
Mounting: 

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. The ¼” ABS ring is used for Deuce mounting.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

Mounting hardware for the bolt-in system  

with a speedometer cable 

 
 
 

 

 

Mounting hardware for the clip-in system with an electric 

 transmission speed sensor. 

 
 

IMPORTANT NOTE!

  

This gauge has an odometer preset option that is only available for the first 

100 miles (160km) of operation. See “preset odometer” for instructions. 

Summary of Contents for MCL-2002

Page 1: ...4 HD models due to the signal being fed through the data bus Mounting 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 The ABS ring is used for Deuce mounting Mounting hardware for the bolt in system with a spe...

Page 2: ...nsert new gauge from front of dash Use supplied lock washers and nuts to attach the gauge to the factory dash Now install the cable drive sender when required as shown with the supplied bracket and screws Reinstall the dash Mounting in a dash with factory electronic speed sensor Factory Dash Panel Factory Gasket Dakota Digital Gauge MCL 2002 R 8 Lock Washer 8 32 x Screw L Bracket supplied Factory ...

Page 3: ...e 8 32 screws and lock washers to secure the gauge Reinstall the dash Deuce mounting NOTE The supplied L bracket mounting pieces are not used for this application and can be discarded Since the Deuce gauge mounts from under the dash mounting requires use of the supplied ABS bracket Factory Dash Panel Factory Bezel Gasket Dakota Digital Gauge MCL 2002 R New ABS Mounting Bracket supplied 8 Lock Wash...

Page 4: ... snapping the other two tabs in one at a time The tabs are tight so it takes a fair amount of pressure to snap them in Make sure they are seated under the tabs in the dash once locked in Plug in the connector and reinstall the dash Wiring POWER Connect the red wire from the main harness to accessory power from the ignition switch Connect the white red wire to constant battery power for the clock m...

Page 5: ...switch sensors For three wire Hall effect sensors refer to the installation instructions for the sensor to determine wire color code Most three wire sensors use the following color code RED power BLACK ground WHITE speed signal Connect the sensor signal wire to the MCL 2002 main harness gray wire connect the sensor power wire to the white purple wire and connect the sensor ground wire to the white...

Page 6: ...ss and hold the switch to keep the current unit or press and release the switch to change the unit Next the speedometer will display CAL and the message display will show zeroes You should now begin driving the measured mile The message display will show the number of pulses received from the sensor The message display cannot be used to determine when a mile has been driven Once you reach the end ...

Page 7: ...e displayed ON OFF Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed Press and hold the switch until is displayed to save the setting TACHOMETER SETUP The gauge can be set to read from 1 15 cylinder ignition signals It can also be set to read either 12 volt tach signals or 5 volt tach signals found on some engine computers The digital tachometer update rate can be adjusted betwee...

Page 8: ... F C HI F C HI F C Temperature warning setup Press and release the switch until HI F C is displayed then press and hold the switch until is displayed Release the switch H and number from 200F 350F or 93C 176C will be displayed Press and release the switch until the desired value is displayed Press and hold the switch until is displayed to save the setting gEAr gEAr gEAr gEAr Gear Indicator setup T...

Page 9: ...t digit has been set Press and hold the switch and the speed display will show No Press and hold the switch while no is displayed to go back and continue changing the odometer display Turn the key off to cancel any changes Press and release the switch to change to speed display to yes Press and hold the switch while yes is displayed to save the current odometer reading FUNCTION SWITCH The function...

Page 10: ...ure sensor ground PURPLE WHITE high beam indicator WHITE GREEN TAN neutral indicator GRAY pressure sender ORANGE VIOLET left turn indicator GREEN BROWN right turn indicator BROWN GREEN YELLOW oil warning indicator To avoid damage to motorcycle please see Speedometer Tachometer and Status and Warning Indicators sections for details on locating VSS Tachometer and indicator wires for most motorcycle ...

Page 11: ...play update speed slower Tach reading is incorrect Gauge is not calibrated correctly Gauge must be calibrated see instructions Gauge will not dim Auto dimming is disabled Check setting under night menu Gauge remains dim at all Light sensor is covered Make sure the bottom center of the gauge lens is clean and times not obstructed High beam Left turn Right Loose or incorrect connection to indicator ...

Page 12: ... bill you after repair Dakota Digital 24 Month Warranty DAKOTA DIGITAL warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this product that should it under normal use and condition be proven defective in material or workmanship within 24 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE such defect s will be repaired or replaced at Dakota Digital s option This warranty does not cover nor extend to damage to the vehicle s syste...

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