Axel Joost D-Box Review

[@feuerreiteroderso8655]

Hey Bevel Head, nice video. I am currently building enduro bike and want to use the D-box due to it being much more resistent to dirt and water compared to the m-unit. My question is if there is a simple way to integrate control lights for the oil switch or neutral switch for the dashboard? As far as I've seen the d-box only provides a control light for the indicators. Cheers!

[@Merch131ho]

The problem is that the oil pressure / neutral lights use a earth 'switch' on the engine which is is not controlled by the D box. The power to the idiot lights is controlled by the D Box when the ignition is turned on, but to complete the circuit/break the circuit is controlled by the switches on the engine.

[@mrbambix]

currently also debating a controlbox for my 1978 z650 the M Unit being pretty expensive i was looking for alternatives. Would be interested to see it on the bike or maybe even the installation process. Thanks for your video from the Netherlands.

[@Merch131ho]

I am making a vid of wiring the Z650 with the D Box at the moment, going ok so far. Hope to have it out this time next week. Just waiting for a couple of parts, such as the correct indicator stems.

[@mrbambix]

@@Merch131ho awesome mine is a scrambler build but previous owners have made a right time mess of the wiring so about to pull everything out and also need to make a new battery tray/controllbox tray. Just had the carbs cleaned so she runs great will wait for your video. Have a great weekend there. Greetz, Leo

[@frankboff8185]

Good informative video, thank you for sharing.

[@pmacc3557]

Good morning, a question: As long as the battery negative is connected to the frame (wire from neg terminal to frame), then grounding anywhere on frame is sufficient?

[@Merch131ho]

yes

[@JaquesCicak]

Nice Video! I am currently doing this on my Sportster and asking myself where to grab 12V from the Ignition Lock/Switch: ignition position or acc position of the key? Thanks

[@Merch131ho]

HD ignition style switches with 3 positions are available on Ebay, while simple ignition barrels are available much cheaper, from £10. They all tend to be sold have two keys.

[@JaquesCicak]

Thanks for the reply. My Switch is working fine. I just need to know where to grab the 12V from. ACC position or Ignition Position cable… So that the dbox gets 12v in acc position or ignition Position.

[@jefflyonnais3311]

Very helpful review

[@ThePetrforest]

very well explained

[@pmacc3557]

Hi. Do these boxes work/are programmable with a kick start only (no battery)? Or best to wire in a battery?

[@Merch131ho]

I have always used them with a battery, doubt they would work without, they need power before they would work. Don't know if turning over the engine with a kickstart would provide enough current to activate it, and so provide power to the coils and ignition..

[@DKT1970]

That actually made perfect sense to me (I am an electric troglodyte). Thank you!

[@Merch131ho]

Cheers, oh I hate electrics too, but was frustrated by having to use bike shops, so decided to teach myself a few years ago, mainly using YT etc. It really isn't that complicated, once you understand the basic principles. In the middle of wiring the Z650 with the D-Box at the moment. Will hopefully post a vid on doing that next week.

[@DKT1970]

@@Merch131ho yes I am in the middle of rewiring my Yam XS400 (also with the D-Box probably)

[@Merch131ho]

@@DKT1970 If you use the push button momentary contact buttons such as the Moto gadget M-switches, that will cut down the amount of wiring quite a lot. The D Box allows you to run the whole bike with just two such switches. I'm using just standard type switchgear on my Z650, as I already had them, so saved money.

[@philgifford8258]

5A single headlight bulb 4A twin brake light bulbs 7A quiet horn 4A indicators *20A max. total*? No twin headlights or loud horn possible unless using led lights if I've understood correctly? Nothing in reserve for gauges & warning lights etc. & make before break will be required on front & rear lights?

[@Merch131ho]

The 20a limit is on the starter circuit only. not for everything.

[@Zuppaslow4740]

I’m struggling fuckin much connecting this to my sportster, once key is on ignition position left turn signal starts blinking 😩

[@Merch131ho]

Have you programmed it yet? There are 9 yes or no inputs you need to make to set it up. What year XL is it?

[@Zuppaslow4740]

Is 2004

[@ernier9033]

There are better alternatives than either of these two. Personally, I prefer one with an app on my phone so that I can set the maximum load for each circuit individually, and change the settings at a later date if necessary.

[@Merch131ho]

What alternatives do you use?

[@ernier9033]

@@Merch131ho Neutrino - link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/naLLhpl6aruraqsfeature=shared Dan Grassetti , the inventor, is a very amenable guy🕊️