Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[snthlkmr]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Does anyone facing scratches on the silver part of alloy wheels on domi?? It looking too bad and i dont know if it ls a manufacturer issue.. i have not seen any forums or complaints from other dominar owners regarding this issue.. scratches began to appear after 6 months from buying.. i hope there is a two year warranty for the bike , and for mr it ended on april 2020.. i dont know even if it is an issue which i can claim under warranty... I will post the images here . Please say something on this[ATTACH]255446[/ATTACH][ATTACH]255447[/ATTACH]

This happened to my bike rims on very few days of purchase.. It is because the diamond cut aluminium part got corroded by the soap water during water wash..
I don't think Bajaj will replace this under warranty..
Anyway check with the Service Center

[Bipolar6326]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Does anyone facing scratches on the silver part of alloy wheels on domi?? It looking too bad and i dont know if it ls a manufacturer issue.. i have not seen any forums or complaints from other dominar owners regarding this issue.. scratches began to appear after 6 months from buying.. i hope there is a two year warranty for the bike , and for mr it ended on april 2020.. i dont know even if it is an issue which i can claim under warranty... I will post the images here . Please say something on this

[Bipolar6326]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

I changed my chain sprocket in 18k kms ..rolon brass plated X ring.
This problem prolonged from 12k kms ..now am in 23k
..fed up with this ... please tell me the way if you found solution to this problem.it consistently hitting the swing arm

Bro i couldn't find any solution for this....the only thing i am doing is tightening the chain once ot gets loosened.. thats the only way i found to get rid of the sound.... I think it is happening because of our driving ,the svc guy told me. Its like, if we go in high speeds and suddenly dips the throttle, it will harm the chain it seems. And causes forming stif point and a lose point in our chain. The chain will not be constant. Then it cannot be tightened after a point.. thats what .. and btw how is the rolon brass x ring chain bro?

[jani-boy]

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Hello Sir, I also face the same issue on my Dominar ABS(2017) after updating the ECU to 118 version.
As I read about the issue with 118 file here, I asked the Service manager to revert back to old version of 117.
But they said that they cannot the select which file to flash as the company recommends the required file according to the chassis number of the bike.

Do I have to wait for the next update? Or should I make any tweaks in the throttle body?

Regards
Senthil Kumar

Hello Senthil sir, I think it's better to get hold of another ASC who will help downgrade the firmware than make tweaks to the throttle body. In my case, I am not sure if the throttle body was the culprit.

The acceleration on 118 was smooth as butter and I wish I could still run that version but severely limited me crossing 90 km/hr on the highway.

[snthlkmr]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Flashing the 118 ECU on the ABS model was not advised by the service center manager, and I still went with it. Here's how the bike responded to the 118 ECU flash:

I'd left for Nasik from Thane, and on the highway, I was doing a pretty conservative 80km/hr to keep up with a friend on his Avenger 220. The air had a thick layer of fog so visibility was an issue. As soon as the fog cleared, I tried going upwards of 90 km/hr. This is where the bike started jerking violently. The throttle response was gone and the bike was resisting going above 90. It was as if the fuel supply was cut off and the throttle was closed no matter what I did.

I missed out on doing a 100 km/hr speeds that the bike can comfortably pull off otherwise on the beautiful tarmac. I was scared as hell but in the back of my mind, I knew the ECU flash was the culprit. Didn't find an svc in Nasik, nor a dealer and knowing the ECU updates aren't possible on a Saturday since they request for the HEX from Pune, I didn't bother on visiting the service center. Kept doing an 80-89 km/hr, being very careful of not going past 91.

Nasik Pune highway is one heck of a road and I was very disappointed in myself about not have had flashed 117 files. Was pretty much restricted to 89-90, 95 at best and then the violent throttle lag/cut off kept happening. This went on till Mahabaleshwar. Took the bike to Kolhapur on a Tuesday and got the 117 ECU files flashed. The service center guy first blamed low fuel but then acknowledged the ECU to be the culprit.

In any case, the bike is solid, very happy with the product, save the minor niggles that are there. I'd also opened the tank cover and added padding to reduce the tank vibrations. Got a very decent fuel economy of 32 km/hr almost every time, loved how the bike handled in the rain at Kolhapur. I do regret not having tested the ECU flash properly as I'd flashed 118 almost a week prior to my trip. If I'd rolled back to 117, I'd have had a different experience altogether.

Hello Sir, I also face the same issue on my Dominar ABS(2017) after updating the ECU to 118 version.
As I read about the issue with 118 file here, I asked the Service manager to revert back to old version of 117.
But they said that they cannot the select which file to flash as the company recommends the required file according to the chassis number of the bike.

Do I have to wait for the next update? Or should I make any tweaks in the throttle body?

Regards
Senthil Kumar

[Greymatter]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

You should have atleast called the bajaj customer care service and registered a complaint or searched for the contact number of some higher ups and explained your situation to them.

It's not just about a matter of 2000rs or inconvenience, it's about right or wrong. Now that your bike is running, happy riding

Hi, I'd have filed a complaint if I had some time in hand but battery warranty as per user manual was almost over so I didn't bother calling customer care. Also, both bajaj svc manager and amaron guy just wouldn't listen and bajaj svc was more interested in selling me a new battery. That day I said that I'll come later for new battery and two days later I picked it from another store, call'd the manager and told him that I purchased it from elsewhere and got discount too [emoji23]

[yashasvi]

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Update : So, I went to Bajaj Service Centre to claim a new battery and guess what they didn't honour the warranty. On the user manual it's clearly mentioned that the battery warranty is valid for 18 months from date of vehicle sale. The manager even clicked a pic from the user manual and sent it to his contact in Amaron but they kept on giving lame excuses like the Battery MFR in 2018 and that calculation is done differently etc.

Now, I was in no mood to drag this matter further

You should have atleast called the bajaj customer care service and registered a complaint or searched for the contact number of some higher ups and explained your situation to them.

It's not just about a matter of 2000rs or inconvenience, it's about right or wrong. Now that your bike is running, happy riding

[Jawahar.T]

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Friends, i have a 2018 model domi. Im facing two major issues that are the tak tak sound when riding coming from the back. I think it is the chain hiting the swing arm. When i tightens the chain it goes off.. and the second thing is when the front wheel hits patch worked roads ( steps on road) it feel a hit and a tak sound and it feels on my hands too.. it is only on speeds

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Bro are u telling it is not from the chain? There is a tak tak sound on my bike too. I thought it is the chain touching swingarm.. anyways can u explain how to solve this

I changed my chain sprocket in 18k kms ..rolon brass plated X ring.
This problem prolonged from 12k kms ..now am in 23k
..fed up with this ... please tell me the way if you found solution to this problem.it consistently hitting the swing arm

[Arjunachu]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Update : So, I went to Bajaj Service Centre to claim a new battery and guess what they didn't honour the warranty. On the user manual it's clearly mentioned that the battery warranty is valid for 18 months from date of vehicle sale. The manager even clicked a pic from the user manual and sent it to his contact in Amaron but they kept on giving lame excuses like the Battery MFR in 2018 and that calculation is done differently etc.

Now, I was in no mood to drag this matter further bcoz my battery gone kaput on 14th August and warranty was valid till 15th August. I knew this matter won't get resolved in a day and later they will say that "Sir, warranty is over we could have helped you if you had come sooner". I asked the manager for a new Amaron Battery for which he quoted Rs. 2,100 and he wasn't giving any discount in exchange of my existing battery, I mean like Seriously?

So, I went to my nearest Exide Dealer and bought this Xplore XLTZ9 Which I got for Rs.1,800 in exchange of my Amaron. As expected, after installation my Dominar roared back to life in a single click [emoji846][ATTACH]255340[/ATTACH]

It completely depends on your SVC, Mine also had an issue and it was 1 month past 18 months when i faced issue. I went to SVC to get it checked if i need a new battery or i need to charge it and everything would be fine later. The service engg told me they were busy and to drop vehicle and come tomorrow, Later the next day he informed me it needs replacement and they informed me it was already done under warranty , I was confused but didnt say anything but left with my bike and new battery, with small service charge paid

[Greymatter]

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Hey Guys, hope you are all doing well [emoji846]

Today morning when I switched ON my bike I saw that the speedometer, and LEDs above the tank fuel filler lid starts blinking and speedometer went blank. I suspected dead battery so took it out and gave it to a battery charging shop. He said that he will close his shop soon so take it in an hour. I am not sure how long he charged the battery but when I went to collect, the battery was disconnected and kept on a rack. I brought it home and after connecting when I turned on the ignition key I saw some code sort of message on speedometer everything lights up and I heard a very slow Fuel Injector noise. Upon hitting the starter I hear Tak-Tak noise from area under pillion seat and sometimes speedometer, leds fluctuate and go dim. I still feel that battery needs more charging so basically how many hours do I need to charge the battery?

Update : So, I went to Bajaj Service Centre to claim a new battery and guess what they didn't honour the warranty. On the user manual it's clearly mentioned that the battery warranty is valid for 18 months from date of vehicle sale. The manager even clicked a pic from the user manual and sent it to his contact in Amaron but they kept on giving lame excuses like the Battery MFR in 2018 and that calculation is done differently etc.

Now, I was in no mood to drag this matter further bcoz my battery gone kaput on 14th August and warranty was valid till 15th August. I knew this matter won't get resolved in a day and later they will say that "Sir, warranty is over we could have helped you if you had come sooner". I asked the manager for a new Amaron Battery for which he quoted Rs. 2,100 and he wasn't giving any discount in exchange of my existing battery, I mean like Seriously?

So, I went to my nearest Exide Dealer and bought this Xplore XLTZ9 Which I got for Rs.1,800 in exchange of my Amaron. As expected, after installation my Dominar roared back to life in a single click [emoji846]

[Bipolar6326]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Don't remove the slider lock, and replacement at 13k kms is bit on a earlier side should have easily lasted 18 to 20k. Something you are doing or getting done isn't sufficient. As you are again at 10k kms on current chain set make sure you give a proper inspection to sprokects and chain tension and cleaning don't be too hard on throttle from the word go.
For cone set , it is usually required post 15k kms so it is good time to get it checked.

Oke thankyou . I will take it to the svc and ask them for a chekup on both issues .

[Ijs]

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Thankyou bro. My bike had ran around 23k kms.. i changed chain and sprocket at 13k.. yes there is a metal slider. Should i remove that ? Im properly lubing and servicing the chain i think so... Chai is in normal condition. . three days back i gave it for chain adjustment in svc and even after that it is hitting the swing arm (not much but anyways hitting and producing sound).. and about front sound, its only when passing through step cuts on roads. Like unfinished patches . Not when falling into pits and potholes.... How to check if con set is gone?

Don't remove the slider lock, and replacement at 13k kms is bit on a earlier side should have easily lasted 18 to 20k. Something you are doing or getting done isn't sufficient. As you are again at 10k kms on current chain set make sure you give a proper inspection to sprokects and chain tension and cleaning don't be too hard on throttle from the word go.
For cone set , it is usually required post 15k kms so it is good time to get it checked.

[Bipolar6326]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

What i meant was not to keep the chain fully tighten up. There should be a chain slack between 20 to 30 mm, and chain is bound to hit the swingarm at some point that's why there is a chain slider. And if u happen to have metallic slider lock in place then the tak tak would be more in slow speed while going on broken patches.

Importantly the frequent abnormal chain slapping depends on how is the condition of chain set , if it happens to get lose to frequently then it is time to change.
How many kms have you done on this chain set and how is the condition of sprockets, how many stiff points are there in the chain?

Now again for the front noise, how many kms?
The noise could be from cone bearing, it might be in need of re greasing or replacement. Another thing could be the lost rubber spacers in the number plate bracket or something lose on the headlamp.

Thankyou bro. My bike had ran around 23k kms.. i changed chain and sprocket at 13k.. yes there is a metal slider. Should i remove that ? Im properly lubing and servicing the chain i think so... Chai is in normal condition. . three days back i gave it for chain adjustment in svc and even after that it is hitting the swing arm (not much but anyways hitting and producing sound).. and about front sound, its only when passing through step cuts on roads. Like unfinished patches . Not when falling into pits and potholes.... How to check if con set is gone?

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Friends, i have a 2018 model domi. Im facing two major issues that are the tak tak sound when riding coming from the back. I think it is the chain hiting the swing arm. When i tightens the chain it goes off.. and the second thing is when the front wheel hits patch worked roads ( steps on road) it feel a hit and a tak sound and it feels on my hands too.. it is only on speeds

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Bro are u telling it is not from the chain? There is a tak tak sound on my bike too. I thought it is the chain touching swingarm.. anyways can u explain how to solve this

What i meant was not to keep the chain fully tighten up. There should be a chain slack between 20 to 30 mm, and chain is bound to hit the swingarm at some point that's why there is a chain slider. And if u happen to have metallic slider lock in place then the tak tak would be more in slow speed while going on broken patches.

Importantly the frequent abnormal chain slapping depends on how is the condition of chain set , if it happens to get lose to frequently then it is time to change.
How many kms have you done on this chain set and how is the condition of sprockets, how many stiff points are there in the chain?

Now again for the front noise, how many kms?
The noise could be from cone bearing, it might be in need of re greasing or replacement. Another thing could be the lost rubber spacers in the number plate bracket or something lose on the headlamp.

[Bipolar6326]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Friends, i have a 2018 model domi. Im facing two major issues that are the tak tak sound when riding coming from the back. I think it is the chain hiting the swing arm. When i tightens the chain it goes off.. and the second thing is when the front wheel hits patch worked roads ( steps on road) it feel a hit and a tak sound and it feels on my hands too.. it is only on speeds

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If u r talking about the round shape box which can also be seen under the pillion seat, then it is the charcoal canister of the Evap system. And the tak tak sound can be from the dangling obd port. I have kept a cleaning cloth in that area and there is no tak tak.
And guys do not get the chain fully tightened as there should always be some amount of slack otherwise it would snap.

Bro are u telling it is not from the chain? There is a tak tak sound on my bike too. I thought it is the chain touching swingarm.. anyways can u explain how to solve this