Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[sun105]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Bajaj showroom was so eager to sell me the motorcycle, they didn't check it thoroughly before delivery. Tyre pressure was too low, few bolts were missing, right side leg guard was replaced (maybe they damaged it), there's a scratch on the silencer body, not the silencer cover.

Now I see there's another screw/bolt missing under the engine belly. Can somebody tell me what was supposed to be fixed here?

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Do not worry, that bolt is not missing, it is the design by default

[arya809]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Bajaj showroom was so eager to sell me the motorcycle, they didn't check it thoroughly before delivery. Tyre pressure was too low, few bolts were missing, right side leg guard was replaced (maybe they damaged it), there's a scratch on the silencer body, not the silencer cover.

Now I see there's another screw/bolt missing under the engine belly. Can somebody tell me what was supposed to be fixed here?

[Swadeshi]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

2. Hand/knuckle guards: Those available on Amazon and flipkart are too cheap and useless. Somebody suggested buying it KTM spare parts for better quality and fitting. Will they sell it easily? Last time I asked them to sell me the Duke's adjustable clutch lever but they declined!

I got KTM knuckle guards from Bajaj workshop near my place. There both Bajaj & KTM spares are sold together, and I didn't have any problem in purchasing them.

[arya809]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hi,


Installed Pulsar AS visor on top of the stock visor. Also used carbon racing number plate extension to increase the angle. Had to use in opposite direction.


Also changed the number plate position to down below. Feels like the number plate was supposed to be there from benging.

Can you please explain how did you install the number plate there? Which bracket to use? And did you drill custom holes in the headlight assembly for that number plate bracket?


OTHER OWNERS:
1. I searched online for Dominar windshield visor but all of them are long, I understand the purpose is to prevent wind blast. But I rarely go on highway rides so I just need a windshield visor for looks, I am looking for a visor JUST 3 INCHES longer than the stock one. Where can I find one?


2. Hand/knuckle guards: Those available on Amazon and flipkart are too cheap and useless. Somebody suggested buying it KTM spare parts for better quality and fitting. Will they sell it easily? Last time I asked them to sell me the Duke's adjustable clutch lever but they declined!

[_kamikaze_]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Finally after 2+ years of waiting, saving, then losing those savings to unexpected expenses and again saving up, Finally I've bought her home.



I initially was planning to buy it new, but as Bajaj kept raising the prices, My budget couldn't keep up. So I was on the lookout for a sparingly used bike, 2018 or later model. Searched a lot in Pune but sellers didn't really understand depreciation so it was either too costly or too used or a 2019 model or higher. Found one on Olx in Mumbai, decided the same day to go visit and check it out. Hopped on my first love my 2009 Pulsar 150, my companion and trusted steed for 10+ years, sadly to see her own replacement. Everything was fixed and NOC was done in 2 days. Next weekend was fixed for pickup and then Lockdown struck !!

Waited agonizingly for 2+ months, hoping that lockdown is going to open this weekend, next weekend but no luck. Finally decided to try a parcel service since I couldn't wait anymore and luckily the seller (A really cool dude named Jones ) worked with some logistics vendor who shipped it for half the rate of other commercial courier services. And boom, 2 days later I have her

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Now I'm going to go through the entire thread this weekend to understand everything there is to know about her I've been tracking this thread since it's inception but sadly didn't keep up as purchase plans kept getting postponed again and again.

[Th3DarkKnight]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

You can call Bajaj customer care and let them know your current situation. In some cases, they make sure you are called from your nearest SVC for a service pickup from home. Also, I'd recommend you to call up the service center/showroom you purchased the vehicle from, and get it clarified so that they help you with the delayed service schedule.

Cheers!
VJ

Thank you for the suggestion!

But as per the manual, 2nd service time period is 240 days, so why are you worrying about it at just 6 months?
I did get a call from my Bajaj SVC in early May, telling me that they have extended the servicing time period by 1 month due to the lockdown. It didn't matter to me because my 2nd service is after 240 days i.e. around 25 August.

My condition is quite opposite, I wish to get the engine oil replaced now (at my own cost) but the mechanics politely convince me to go home, saying it's unnecessary.

Ah yes! I might have misread second service as 180 days, so I had a look at the manual once again and it indeed mentions 240 days.

[arya809]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hello everyone,

My Dominar has just completed 6 months but has only run about 2700 kms due to the lockdown. Any idea if there are any service interval extensions by Bajaj as I would very much like to keep warranty intact. I was wondering if its worth the risk to get it serviced. FYI - I live in Mumbai where COVID cases are still high with no signs of decreasing anytime soon.

Thanks.

But as per the manual, 2nd service time period is 240 days, so why are you worrying about it at just 6 months?
I did get a call from my Bajaj SVC in early May, telling me that they have extended the servicing time period by 1 month due to the lockdown. It didn't matter to me because my 2nd service is after 240 days i.e. around 25 August.

My condition is quite opposite, I wish to get the engine oil replaced now (at my own cost) but the mechanics politely convince me to go home, saying it's unnecessary.

[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hello everyone,

My Dominar has just completed 6 months but has only run about 2700 kms due to the lockdown. Any idea if there are any service interval extensions by Bajaj as I would very much like to keep warranty intact. I was wondering if its worth the risk to get it serviced. FYI - I live in Mumbai where COVID cases are still high with no signs of decreasing anytime soon.

Thanks.

You can call Bajaj customer care and let them know your current situation. In some cases, they make sure you are called from your nearest SVC for a service pickup from home. Also, I'd recommend you to call up the service center/showroom you purchased the vehicle from, and get it clarified so that they help you with the delayed service schedule.

Cheers!
VJ

[Th3DarkKnight]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hello everyone,

My Dominar has just completed 6 months but has only run about 2700 kms due to the lockdown. Any idea if there are any service interval extensions by Bajaj as I would very much like to keep warranty intact. I was wondering if its worth the risk to get it serviced. FYI - I live in Mumbai where COVID cases are still high with no signs of decreasing anytime soon.

Thanks.

[aniD400]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hello guys. I own a 2017 dominar 400 with 19000km on the odo. Because of some commitments, i have to sell it now. It's been maintained well and has comprehensive insurance till feb 2021. What price can i expect for it?
Thank you.

[Vijay Thacker]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

How much? Cost?

Rs 4800/- for both the tyres plus i exchanged mines when they were hardly 500kms so totally paid 2800/- for both the tyres.
Ralco speedblasters with front tyre size is 140/70/17 and front is 110/70/17.

[Dibyenduu]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

I have gone for Ralco Speedblasters and they are brilliant as what i needed.
Changed the tyre size a bit as 150 section was not needed nor i drive on tracks for cornering.Cheaper to own, brilliant rubbers for our pathetic roads,better handling.

How much? Cost?

[Vijay Thacker]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Which tyre you install?

I have gone for Ralco Speedblasters and they are brilliant as what i needed.
Changed the tyre size a bit as 150 section was not needed nor i drive on tracks for cornering.Cheaper to own, brilliant rubbers for our pathetic roads,better handling.

[Dibyenduu]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hello guys,
I dont know what many owners of dominar have expectations from their bikes but I love what i have purchased and it truely justifies the price i paid for power, cruiser bike that is given to us which can be enjoyed on long rides, power which is sufficient to travel across country and not so expensive maintenance.
With the opening of lockdown had been getting calls for my second service which was due in march.
Nothing much to look at apart from changed the oils, regular checkups and cleaning of error codes if any.Washed and cleaned with lubing of chain and everything went smoothly and bike was handed me back within an hour and half.
Few pictures after the service.

Which tyre you install?

[Vijay Thacker]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Owners, whosoever is looking to get the bike serviced be it your free ones or paid ones do make sure to change the oil changed in that even if you think its not needed.With this lockdown and most of our bikes were parked at the parking area, its more advisable to get that changed and then start using it which is benifited for our engine.ITS