Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[Jayanta Kumar Das]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Agreed, because i by mistake did a power wheelie when exiting the corner in order to check the grip of the rear tyre on concrete road but the tyre was stuck like anything on the road that front tyre had to come up so i don think that tyres are that bad imo.

Grip on dry road while cornering is very good. On wet roads its a little bit of concern.

[deepDmnr]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

The new manual for the dominar says a oil change interval of 5000kms and not 10000kms.. Also, the recommended oil isn't just bajaj oil anymore.

I expected this and was planning to replace @ 5000 kms anyways. Also good to know that Motul can be used officially now. Good to know, thanks


Sent from my XT1635-02 using xBhp Connect mobile app

[abhisheklalnediya]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

So in 5000, we need to change oil or at 10000??

Any body did 500+ on a single day?
I am planning to do ~800 (Trivandrum to Bangalore).
Its 2000+ on odo.

[vengalabdj]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

So in 5000, we need to change oil or at 10000??

Any body did 500+ on a single day?
I am planning to do ~800 (Trivandrum to Bangalore).
Its 2000+ on odo.

Oil change is compulsory every 5000kms.

[numanr]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Just a thought: can we switch the stock D400 ECU with the one from KTM Duke 390? Anyone who knows the pins for both the bikes and their ECUs?
Maybe it solves the useless rpm raising issue when the bike is moving with clutch depressed! And maybe improve fueling!

[benz]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Just a thought: can we switch the stock D400 ECU with the one from KTM Duke 390? Anyone who knows the pins for both the bikes and their ECUs?
Maybe it solves the useless rpm raising issue when the bike is moving with clutch depressed! And maybe improve fueling!

You cannot. ECU of KTM is advanced one than D400. KTM has more sensors and the mapping is different. You cannot simply switch ECU from different bikes.

[Chetak.Jr]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

You cannot. ECU of KTM is advanced one than D400. KTM has more sensors and the mapping is different. You cannot simply switch ECU from different bikes.

But is it possible to remap the ECU and fiddle with the curves?

[benz]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

But is it possible to remap the ECU and fiddle with the curves?

You need to know the sensor data and calculations and engine dynamics and what not. It's not as easy as it looks. You need software to do the mapping and also interface with the system. Also, you need a platform to run the bike in test mode and do the changes.

There are few brands that makes ECU modifications with their device attached with stock ECU. (PowerTronics, racedynamics) There is one available is for KTM. I have asked them about D400 and they said they need a bike to do the testing.

http://www.amazon.in/PowerTRONIC-KTM-Duke-RC-200/dp/B016OKENPM

Maybe down the lane you may get one for D400.

[vengalabdj]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

You need to know the sensor data and calculations and engine dynamics and what not. It's not as easy as it looks. You need software to do the mapping and also interface with the system. Also, you need a platform to run the bike in test mode and do the changes.

There are few brands that makes ECU modifications with their device attached with stock ECU. (PowerTronics, racedynamics) There is one available is for KTM. I have asked them about D400 and they said they need a bike to do the testing.

http://www.amazon.in/PowerTRONIC-KTM-Duke-RC-200/dp/B016OKENPM

Maybe down the lane you may get one for D400.

Yeah. I too have contacted them and they said 3-4hp power gains would be there and that they needed time to test it out. It will be expensive though.

[benz]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Yeah. I too have contacted them and they said 3-4hp power gains would be there and that they needed time to test it out. It will be expensive though.

Just for 4hp gain do you want to void the warranty? With gain in power there will be a drop in mileage. I don't see a need of performance ECU for this bike. You are not going to race on tracks. Stick to the stock ECU. There maybe updates coming based on customer feedback.

[leech]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

But is it possible to remap the ECU and fiddle with the curves?

Yes, that started this whole Dominar ECU debate. A couple customers asked Kiirus for ECU remaps for their bike.

Kiirus stripped a Dominar to check for the ECU and they claim they found no ECU, just a carburettor controlled by a CDI unit. So Kiirus said they can't help with aftermarket ECU fitting or ECU remaps.

I don't know either Bajaj marketing or Kiirus, so take these claims at your own risk.

[benz]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Yes, that started this whole Dominar ECU debate. A couple customers asked Kiirus for ECU remaps for their bike. .

Kiirus stripped a Dominar to check for the ECU and they claim they found no ECU, just a carburettor controlled by a CDI unit. So Kiirus said they can't help with aftermarket ECU fitting or ECU remaps.

I don't know either Bajaj marketing or Kiirus, so take these claims at your own risk.

There is a ECU for sure. You must have seen my video. Tell that guy to pull out Battery compartment and there you can see ECU.

What did they strip in D400 and still couldn't find ECU? Strange

I wonder what update can he do without even identifying the ECU. It's very easy to locate any ECU. Just follow the wiring and a bunch of wires will go to a single device.

In KTM, the ECU is under the tank cover.

[leech]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

There is a ECU for sure. You must have seen my video. Tell that guy to pull out Battery compartment and there you can see ECU.

I wonder what update can he do without even identifying the ECU. It's very easy to locate any ECU. Just follow the wiring and a bunch of wires will go to a single device.

In KTM, the ECU is under the tank cover.

Buddy can you strip the bike further and thoroughly check if there is a carb unit nearby? If there is no carb, i will personally mail Bajaj the false claims by Kiirus.

[vengalabdj]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Yes, that started this whole Dominar ECU debate. A couple customers asked Kiirus for ECU remaps for their bike.

Kiirus stripped a Dominar to check for the ECU and they claim they found no ECU, just a carburettor controlled by a CDI unit. So Kiirus said they can't help with aftermarket ECU fitting or ECU remaps.

I don't know either Bajaj marketing or Kiirus, so take these claims at your own risk.

How did they find a carburetor? They must have been high when they did that.

[benz]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

How did they find a carburetor? They must have been high when they did that.

Maybe they opened other bike after getting high and saw a carburetor.

Do they really have D400 or they are doing time pass? That guy never came back after seeing my ECU video.