Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[deepDmnr]

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I asked the showroom personal the same question and they replied with a big NO (with doubt , i think they didnt have any information regarding this)

So i booked the white version , and the delivery will be within 2 days
Pls give me suggestion on pre - delivery inspection, and what all things need to be checked before taking delivery

I have 1 more question,

Is it advisable to take the bike to a long ride ( 280km) within one day of delivery if i keep the bike in rev limit , vary revs accordingly , and give proper breathing time of 15 to 20 min at every 60 to 80 km??

I would not do any long rides until i get used to the bike unless you are used to balancing 200 kg of metal between your legs. Also do a break in as suggested by Ramachalla before continuous ride. Plus if there are electrical, mechanical issues, give them time to surface.

[IamAditya]

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You can do it all on a Bajaj Dominar400!

[Lalzova]

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Thanks Bros for the feedback, with you everday is a learning experience.

[Jayanta Kumar Das]

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Strangely never heard this from any owner here in delhi and trust me i can not tell u the condition od roads we have here.
And why only 65kmph. Try exploring the limits and i believe it will grow on u and the vibes will get better with usage. Tank vibrations can be fixed by placing double sided tape under the plastic tank. And for engine vibes get the mounting bolts tightened there are three of those. Hope u start enjoying the bike.

Can I fix the double sided tape under the plastic tank at home or I have to go to Service Center. Can you please tell me little about the procedure

[Ijs]

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Can I fix the double sided tape under the plastic tank at home or I have to go to Service Center. Can you please tell me little about the procedure

Yes if u can open the plastic tank u can Apply it, i haven't done this but give u the reference in pics . Other than this specific place u can see apply it on the rubber which is on the metal tank or any gap u can think can cause it.

[deepDmnr]

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Forget about the ABS and brake progressively, just like on a NON-ABS bike.
Don't let the ABS kick in, ABS kicking in means you will take more time to stop.

Dude, are you sure. I am new so confused. Progressive is the correct approach unless one is running out of stopping room. No point losing a fundamental skill like braking due to an abs fitted bike.
But as per most videos and literature, the only time abs fares worse on stopping distance is on gravel or off road.

[Jayanta Kumar Das]

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[QUOTE=Ijs;1301067]Yes if u can open the plastic tank u can Apply it, i haven't done this but give u the reference in pics . Other than this specific place u can see apply it on the rubber which is on the metal tank or any gap u can think can cause it.

Thank you very much

[IamAditya]

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Dude, are you sure. I am new so confused. Progressive is the correct approach unless one is running out of stopping room. No point losing a fundamental skill like braking due to an abs fitted bike.
But as per most videos and literature, the only time abs fares worse on stopping distance is on gravel or off road.

Am sure dude.
ABS is just a rider aid.
Its there to help when you brake progressively just like on a NON abs bike and still lock tyre because of low traction, where on a non-abs bike you would fall on tarmac or what the surface be .
The more you let the abs interfere the more it takes time to stop, even on sand mud or gravel.

[Ijs]

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Am sure dude.
ABS is just a rider aid.
Its there to help when you brake progressively just like on a NON abs bike and still lock tyre because of low traction, where on a non-abs bike you would fall on tarmac or what the surface be .
The more you let the abs interfere the more it takes time to stop, even on sand mud or gravel.

On the contrary the ABS kicks in as soon as the wheel locks , and this is why some times we can feel the pulse in the paddle even on low speed breaking. Only way to bypass ABS is to take the fuse out and make it shut.
But yes progressive breaking is always helpful, ABS or no ABS.
I always use progressive breaking but abs did cuts in even on low speed as some times wheel can lock due to lose or wet surface even when we apply very minimal break force.

[harry032701]

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On the contrary the ABS kicks in as soon as the wheel locks , and this is why some times we can feel the pulse in the paddle even on low speed breaking. Only way to bypass ABS is to take the fuse out and make it shut.
But yes progressive breaking is always helpful, ABS or no ABS.
I always use progressive breaking but abs did cuts in even on low speed as some times wheel can lock due to lose or wet surface even when we apply very minimal break force.

Yes that happens with me too n i am like dude no need to cut off braking right now i am handling it.. coz this is my first abs bike so i feel quite weird but safe as well..

[IamAditya]

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On the contrary the ABS kicks in as soon as the wheel locks , and this is why some times we can feel the pulse in the paddle even on low speed breaking. Only way to bypass ABS is to take the fuse out and make it shut.
But yes progressive breaking is always helpful, ABS or no ABS.
I always use progressive breaking but abs did cuts in even on low speed as some times wheel can lock due to lose or wet surface even when we apply very minimal break force.

We should use progressive braking on non Abs and abs bike, even progressive brakes can make the day bad on non ABS bike on low traction wet gravel etc.
This is where the ABS must help us.

[deepDmnr]

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Does anyone know which after market oil filter to buy for Dominar? Can i buy the same one as for ktm 390?

[xearoum]

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On the contrary the ABS kicks in as soon as the wheel locks , and this is why some times we can feel the pulse in the paddle even on low speed breaking. Only way to bypass ABS is to take the fuse out and make it shut.
But yes progressive breaking is always helpful, ABS or no ABS.
I always use progressive breaking but abs did cuts in even on low speed as some times wheel can lock due to lose or wet surface even when we apply very minimal break force.

If this the case, something else has gone wrong with my bike now. You see.. at low speed as well, my front break is randomly jittering. It is random and it is happening under normal breaking conditions as well. I know this new because this did not happen in the past.

[harry032701]

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Guys, the bunch of exposed wiring under the rear seat is making noises when running over pot holes or undulations, especially within city. It's quite irritating. Any body came up with a jugaad?

Also has anyone tuned suspension to a more softer setting? Can we do it ourself at home?

Are you sure its wiring in rear seat, as i am also facing this issue and the tak tak sound seems to be comming from the left side may be it is suspension but it is screwing me.. 😟😟

[xearoum]

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Are you sure its wiring in rear seat, as i am also facing this issue and the tak tak sound seems to be comming from the left side may be it is suspension but it is screwing me.. 😟😟

Its not the seat or the suspension. Check the tool kit and fasten it properly. If that doesn't fix the issue, check the rear number plate mounting which has probably gone lose. Even if it feels sturdy from the outside, tightening it will fix the apparent khat khat.