Dakota Digital MCL-2002 User Manual
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’.
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.
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.
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Mounting in a Dash with Cable Drive speedometer and rubber mounts
MCL
-
2002 (
-R)
L-Bra
cket (supplied)
MCL
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2002 (
-R)
Foam Tape
Dakota Digital Gauge
Rubber Mounts
• Remove the dash
• Unbolt and unplug the factory gauge
• Install the rubber mounts and foam tape around the new Dakota
Digital gauge. The tape should apply to the side of the gauge can
and be against the bottom of the bezel; this just fills the opening in
the dash.
• Insert 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
Dakota Digital Gauge
Cable Drive Speed Sensor
With Mounting Hardware
Factory Dash Panel
#8 Lock Washer
8-32 x ½” Nut
MAN# 650280:D
Factory Gasket
Factory Dash Panel
#8 Lock Washer
8-32 x ½” Screw
Panel
MCL
-
2002 (
-R)
#8 Lock Washer
• Remove the dash
• Unclip and unplug the factory gauge
• Insure that the rubber gasket is still in the dash or
remove from factory gauge and place back on
dash
• Insert new gauge from front of dash
• Use supplied L-brackets along with the 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
Mounting Tabs (cast in
dash)
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Factory Bezel
Gasket
Dakota Digital Gauge
New ABS Mounting Bracket
(supplied)
8-32 x ½” Screw
• Remove the dash
• Unclip and unplug the factory gauge
• Remove the rubber gasket from the factory gauge bezel.
• Install gasket over the bezel of the Dakota Digital gauge.
The gasket doesn’t cover the entire bezel; there should
be some chrome showing when the gasket is installed.
• Use the supplied ABS mounting ring to secure the gauge to the dash.
The ring has notches that align the gauge so it cannot be installed
upside down. The textured side of the ABS should be facing you
during install.
• Snap the gauge into the dash starting with one tab in and then
working in a clockwise direction 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 memory. The large red wire at the
ignition switch can be used for this.
*Never connect this to a battery charger alone. It needs to have a 12 volt battery connected to it. Battery chargers
have an unregulated voltage output that will cause the system to not operate properly.
GROUND
The black wire is the main ground for display system. A poor ground connection can cause improper or
erratic operation.
MAN# 650280:D
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