Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[Harrisoncool]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Guys. Any one facing these issues?

In slow moving traffic the rpm gets locked to 2.5k when the clutch is fully pressed and throttle completely released.

If you gradually accelerate to 93+ km in 6 gear. There is a sudden drop in rpm and it fluctuates to 5k to 6.5-7k. Jerking the bike all along. (Risky on highways).

If you are decelerating from higher speeds and bring the bike down to 10km/h and downshift. Suddenly the engines dies. Had to start the engine on the go. And if we leave clutch during that time it brings about a sudden jerk.


These are the problems I am facing with new ECU update 115. Any way I can reset it back? Mereko powerloss chalega. Aisa life loss nahi chalega.

Check if your air filter is clean or if there is a block in fuel injector. Any of these can also cause jerking of bike on constant speed (assuming you were on the right gear when this happened). Also check if the idle rpm is in the specified limit, too low rpm will turn off your bike.

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[Leslie Pinto]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Can you post a pic taken from behind and away from the bike? Just to know how it looks as whole after the removal.

Sorry for the long delay. Done a few rides with the tail piece removed and no, the mud does not get flung on the back of the pillion. the pic is on it's side. must read up the notes for inserting pics in one's posts.

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hello friends, following this thread since i got a little hint that i can buy a bike in near future, coming from bajaj xcd125 which use to scream even after 45-50 kmph 3 years back i wanted an re350 classic,then duke,then re himalayan but now my heart has stuck on dominar and i know after 6 months i will be wanting something else . I want this bike only for travelling nothing else for other things i have bajaj xcd and car.i took the test ride of KTM duke 250 but that was not comfortable for me, while taking TD i sprained my thighs but on dominar the comfort was awesome but the issue with dominar was that it was vibrating at 4500-5000 rpm for which speed was about 80-95 in 6th gear and this speed is basically my usable zone i dont like cruising beyond 100 but more power sometimes is appreciated but still i like the bike i was not feeling that i am riding a 373 cc bike and was handling like my xcd125 .as it was TD bike and has ran for 600 something km and rpm lock was at 5000 something can this the reason for vibrations as the rpm was locked?

These vibrations in the said 4.5 to 5k range would remain there. And these are part of package in a big capacity single cylinder engine. With age and more oil changes these would get better and you can opt for better oil to see if that helps as few owners claims that using motul results in smoother engine.
But the fact is my friend engine refinement starts with twin cylinder or more. To smooth out a big block single we need to have more than one counter balancer shaft same like the new d390. Dominar is infact more refined than the bike it is based on, the older gen d390.
Trust me these vibes are very mild and not a deal breaker and would definitely gets better with age.
Handling is so easy on this bike that it makes me wonder where is all that weight.

To add more tested max speed of first 3 gears post the new ecu update.
1st gear 51kmph , 2nd gear 74kmph, 3rd gear 96kmph.

[Santosh Vaza]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Yes, I did. Oil change of Dominar is split in three parts. The procedure is not easy. Paddock stand is not required. Motorcycle must be free of dirt during the process. The process must be carried in a clean place free of dust.

Items needed: (provided no other part is damaged)

Dominar Engine oil
Oil Filter
8MM T Spanner
12MM T Spanner
12MM Ring Spanner
18MM Open end Spanner
13MM Open end spannner
4MM Allen Key


Part1: Warm up the engine & stop.

1) Remove oil filler cap.

2) Remove the primary drain bolt 18MM spanner

3) Drain the oil.

4) Remove the oil strainer & clean.

5) Remove the oil filter & clean the surrounding area.


Part2: After 3 hours, when the engine cools down. This part is about accessing the evacuation strainer.

1) Remove the engine cowl with 4mm allen key. (4 screws)

2) Remove the engine cowl holder with 8mm T spanner (3 screws)

3) Loosen the silencer clamp, located below near side stand with a 12mm ring spanner

4) Very carefully loosen & remove the nuts attached to the head stud with 12mm T spanner on left side & 12MM ring spanner on the right side. Now the bend pipe assembly is loosened & out of the head socket. The bend pipe cannot be removed fully without loosening the radiator assembly (not required)

5) Now you can access the evacuation strainer from below. Remove the cap with 13MM open end spanner. Residue oil will drain off.

6) Clean the evacuation strainer & fit it back, close the cap.

7) Now fit everything back. Special care is to be taken while fitting the bend pipe into the head. Do not over-tighten the engine head stud nuts. There is no gasket between engine head & bend pipe. A metal gasket is present between bend pipe & muffler, however it is not at all required to replace it.


Part3:

1) Immerse the new oil filter in new oil till it fully absorbs the oil.

2) Fit in the new oil filter & close the cap.

3) Fill in 1.5L of 10W50 synthetic oil through the filler. Do not change the grade of oil.

4) Thoroughly clean the silencer area for oil droppings. Otherwise smoke will erupt.

5) You are done.

Thanks for the detailed information, I am kindof new and want to change the oil to Motul.
Is there any video instruction available for changing oil for dominar

Any Moto Vlogger interested to help me and other newbie fellows ??????????????

[I Ride Alone]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Sorry for the long delay. Done a few rides with the tail piece removed and no, the mud does not get flung on the back of the pillion. the pic is on it's side. must read up the notes for inserting pics in one's posts.

Looks good... I'm planning to install the Duke tyre hugger and cut the rear mudguard. Only to leave the rear tail light and fix the number plate right under it.

Has anyone tried it?

[marmiteminer]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Thanks for the detailed information, I am kindof new and want to change the oil to Motul.
Is there any video instruction available for changing oil for dominar

Any Moto Vlogger interested to help me and other newbie fellows ??????????????

I suggest dont change oil to Motul or any other brand. I was curious myself and tried it out, even against my own judgment. No oil is better engineered than stock oil. With Motul, the valve train noise increased, alternator ran hotter, exhaust note got rougher and louder. Only positive was quicker acceleration.

Stick with stock. Though it offers lesser performance, but it protects the engine better than any other oil on earth. Because engineers have formulated the oil SPECIFICALLY for Dominar 400.

[mdh88sdn]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

I suggest dont change oil to Motul or any other brand. I was curious myself and tried it out, even against my own judgment. No oil is better engineered than stock oil. With Motul, the valve train noise increased, alternator ran hotter, exhaust note got rougher and louder. Only positive was quicker acceleration.

Stick with stock. Though it offers lesser performance, but it protects the engine better than any other oil on earth. Because engineers have formulated the oil SPECIFICALLY for Dominar 400.

That's true... Use stock oil atleast till 10000 kms

[harry032701]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

I suggest dont change oil to Motul or any other brand. I was curious myself and tried it out, even against my own judgment. No oil is better engineered than stock oil. With Motul, the valve train noise increased, alternator ran hotter, exhaust note got rougher and louder. Only positive was quicker acceleration.

Stick with stock. Though it offers lesser performance, but it protects the engine better than any other oil on earth. Because engineers have formulated the oil SPECIFICALLY for Dominar 400.

So helpful man i cant thank you enough i was about to get motul but now i am going to go with stock one.. thanks alot..😁

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[Cruisemonk]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

These vibrations in the said 4.5 to 5k range would remain there. And these are part of package in a big capacity single cylinder engine. With age and more oil changes these would get better and you can opt for better oil to see if that helps as few owners claims that using motul results in smoother engine.
But the fact is my friend engine refinement starts with twin cylinder or more. To smooth out a big block single we need to have more than one counter balancer shaft same like the new d390. Dominar is infact more refined than the bike it is based on, the older gen d390.
Trust me these vibes are very mild and not a deal breaker and would definitely gets better with age.
Handling is so easy on this bike that it makes me wonder where is all that weight.

To add more tested max speed of first 3 gears post the new ecu update.
1st gear 51kmph , 2nd gear 74kmph, 3rd gear 96kmph.

Thanks bhai for the motivation, i am getting myself a white one on 24th

[FamilyMan]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Is anyone using handlebar riser for Dominar 400. I want to know feedback and comforts ,as I am going to have Carbon racing handlebar riser for my Dominar.

I'm using carbon racing handlebar risers and feel the posture is more relaxed now. Raised it by 1 inch and did not face any issues on braking or clutch being tight. I would definitely recommend it.

[shaik4023]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Sorry for the long delay. Done a few rides with the tail piece removed and no, the mud does not get flung on the back of the pillion. the pic is on it's side. must read up the notes for inserting pics in one's posts.

Bro can u post some more pics from the side view of the bike

[Santosh Vaza]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

I'm using carbon racing handlebar risers and feel the posture is more relaxed now. Raised it by 1 inch and did not face any issues on braking or clutch being tight. I would definitely recommend it.

i tried the handle bar raisers, but i feel that my bike has lost the handling, hence i reverted back

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[ajinkya.nair]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hi guys. My domi has been run for less than 100 kms. Everytime I take it for a small spin, there is a very clear burning smell which comes. Is this normal?

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[I Ride Alone]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hi guys. My domi has been run for less than 100 kms. Everytime I take it for a small spin, there is a very clear burning smell which comes. Is this normal?

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Yes it is normal...check if any plastic covers are still sticking to the engine. Even without it, there will be a burning smell for a few weeks.

[ajinkya.nair]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Yes it is normal...check if any plastic covers are still sticking to the engine. Even without it, there will be a burning smell for a few weeks.

Thanks for the quick reply mate. Already checked for plastics, none present. But I'm a bit curious as to why is that smell present. Any ideas?

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