Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[rubber_stamp_champ]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

ECU update done: the engine feels a lot smoother now.

Engine oil changed: used the Bajaj recommended oil 1.5 litre changed in front of me.

Spark plugs cleaned

Oil filter changed

Brakes tighthed

Chain cleaned and lubed

Topped up coolant

Vibrations reduced throughout the rev band. I found the engine super smooth after 4k rpm. Much better than earlier.

So far so good.

I need to figure out how to add extra lights without much impact to the electrical system and the ECU.... Any thoughts?

I had almost bought the bullet but went ahead with this at the last moment. The bullet is no doubt a good bike and there is no comparison between these two but I am glad I got this one.

Regarding the lights...how bad do you want them? Do you ride long distances at night? Or is it just city night riding, maybe work-home run...I don't see a point installing aux lights unless you're a hardcore night rider (pun intended :P). If you do want them, invest in some better branded lights. Rest all made in china selling for anything around INR 1000 is crap.

[Raman Swaminathan]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

All bikes you said are completely different and cater to different purposes. Apache is more of a street fighter bike. Where as the new upcoming Akula is going to be a proper track bike. Dominar is more of a heavy cruiser with long wheel base.

People with over five feet and 8 inches should be more comfy on Dominar. Domy is more of a tourer with good city driving capabilities.
Apache is for those who are under five feet 8 inches. tall people are not welcomed to apache community. its a street fighter bike.
New upcoming Akula is going to be for those under 5.8 feet and who wants a track bike. i don't think, it would be comfortable for taller people.

Now, In which category you fall in?

No point in buying Akula if you are a tall person who wants a relaxed riding posture bike. I can only fit on Dominar cuz i am 6 ft tall who wants relaxed riding posture. even on FZ25, my wrists pain a bit. cuz a bit heavy and tall. might get habituated, if i ride long. not sure though.

Haha, totally my man!
I was not comparing like with like here. Just my preferences.
So regarding Akula, I was of the opinion that it will be more of a CBR250-ish bike rather than a R15 type track bike. The handlebars dont look very dedicated so far.

I am 5'9. And it does feel like most bikes are designed for the 5'8 as an average test rider. Even NS seems super comfortable in this range.

I definitely want a relaxed posture bike. Hence why Dominar is a huge crush.
But seeing as I am an Apache rider for the past 3 years, another Vibey machine reduced the appeal a bit.

I really wanted something that is smooth. But not too costly at this point as I want an upgrade but not a full fledged next level bike.
There is time for that IMO.

Anyway, it feels like I am digressing and rambling out here.
Just wanted to ask if the Vibes have come down or if we will see an upgrade soon.

Cheers!

[sman999]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Generally one size variation does not cause this thing.

No it does cause variation.

What do you mean by struggling? At what speeds you change gears if the speed is less and gear is higher it will appear to struggle but actually it doesnt. I change to 5th at 55 and 6th at 65-70+ and man it flies like a rocket

Flies like a rocket? Depends on which bike you had ridden. Ride the latest duke 390 and you will dominar is a dumb. Vibration are less even in the duke 390 due to the DOHC setup against the SOHC in Dominar. Wish bajaj just made vibrations less. For me the vibrations are getting worse day by day, not due to loose bolts or tank parts but the engine vibration.

Ya me too change exactly at same speed. But since the 1sy service is over, I thought of going beyond 70, but the whole bike is shaking beyond 74. I think maybe the Rev limiter is not set or maybe an ecu update could solve this but SC guys told me new bikes do not get the update.

In that case check tank panels & front visor for vibration. The engine mount bolts were not properly tightened when i got her delivered so check that as well.

[krish_095]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

No it does cause variation.



Flies like a rocket? Depends on which bike you had ridden. Ride the latest duke 390 and you will dominar is a dumb. Vibration are less even in the duke 390 due to the DOHC setup against the SOHC in Dominar. Wish bajaj just made vibrations less. For me the vibrations are getting worse day by day, not due to loose bolts or tank parts but the engine vibration.



In that case check tank panels & front visor for vibration. The engine mount bolts were not properly tightened when i got her delivered so check that as well.

I know it's from engine only. Does Rev limiter be reset at 1st service or what?

[sman999]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

This is the change at the rear end-speedo sensor is generally at the front-so if the D400 sensor is in the front,it won't affect.
If the sensor is at the rear,it will read 2.5% slower due to greater dia of the 140/70-17(140*0.7*2+17*25.39=627.63mm) as compared to the
150/60-17(150*0.6*2+17*25.39=611.63mm)-meaning the gearing will be taller
In the real world,it won't matter-and the higher sidewall of the 140/70-17 just might provide you with a cushier ride and more protection to the rim against impact-it might make the bike easier steering too due to its more rounded profile but the thinner rear might make the bike appear a little less macho

I dont know where the sensor is but i agree with that fact. Even the 150/60 looks thin from the rear atleast the MRF revz.

I see that there are scratch marks coming in my domi console(looks like intentional scratches to me).
Is there are any way to guard our primary console from such scratches. I remember somebody talking about cutting out from 3m scratch guard.
The stock scratch guard was recently removed by the service centre ppl saying that it will get stick to the console bcz of heat and may cause problems.

Suggestions please...

Buy any screen guard of mobile/tablet cut it according to size and paste it.

Bad idea to paste anything on the speedo console guys. It is true that when u park the bike in the sun or where there is heat, the glue would stick on to the plastic and form some weird patches. If you can manage to park in shade always then its ok. Also the polarized screen part should be available as a spare if im not wrong. Ill try to confirm regarding that from the sources i know from bajaj spare counter.

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I know it's from engine only. Does Rev limiter be reset at 1st service or what?

No nothing of that sort. It automatically resets at certain kms on the odo. The first batch didnt have these restrictions.

In fact now that the rev limiter is limited to 9k as opposed to 9.5k when launched. so it kinda feels the engine is not at ease at speeds above 90kmph but the low end jerkiness is reduced after this limiting. Mileage has had an impact, 2-3kmpl down after the ECU update 116. It used to be 33/34kmpl before the update now only 30kmpl and rarely 31kmpl. Mileage check was done riding within 110kmph on the speedo. There is a 5% speedo error on the Dominar generally when measured with GPS apps. That means you actually hit 95kmph when the speedo shows 100kmph.

[krish_095]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

I dont know where the sensor is but i agree with that fact. Even the 150/60 looks thin from the rear atleast the MRF revz.





Bad idea to paste anything on the speedo console guys. It is true that when u park the bike in the sun or where there is heat, the glue would stick on to the plastic and form some weird patches. If you can manage to park in shade always then its ok. Also the polarized screen part should be available as a spare if im not wrong. Ill try to confirm regarding that from the sources i know from bajaj spare counter.

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No nothing of that sort. It automatically resets at certain kms on the odo. The first batch didnt have these restrictions.

In fact now that the rev limiter is limited to 9k as opposed to 9.5k when launched. so it kinda feels the engine is not at ease at speeds above 90kmph but the low end jerkiness is reduced after this limiting. Mileage has had an impact, 2-3kmpl down after the ECU update 116. It used to be 33/34kmpl before the update now only 30kmpl and rarely 31kmpl. Mileage check was done riding within 110kmph on the speedo. There is a 5% speedo error on the Dominar generally when measured with GPS apps. That means you actually hit 95kmph when the speedo shows 100kmph.

Thanks for your immediate response. Have to update the ecu yet.[emoji1]

[Cruisemonk]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

No it does cause variation.



Flies like a rocket? Depends on which bike you had ridden. Ride the latest duke 390 and you will dominar is a dumb. Vibration are less even in the duke 390 due to the DOHC setup against the SOHC in Dominar. Wish bajaj just made vibrations less. For me the vibrations are getting worse day by day, not due to loose bolts or tank parts but the engine vibration.



In that case check tank panels & front visor for vibration. The engine mount bolts were not properly tightened when i got her delivered so check that as well.

Yep to me it does :-) graduated from a 125 cc bike hahahha and thankgod you did not told me to compare it with hayabusa , d390 and dominar IMO are useless to compare

[kris123456]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Haha, totally my man!

Anyway, it feels like I am digressing and rambling out here.
Just wanted to ask if the Vibes have come down or if we will see an upgrade soon.

Cheers!

lol

Bikes which have overlapping gears tend to have less vibes. cuz, you would always be at an RPM, which could be ridden in two gears. Look at splendor. you can ride at any speed in two gears (not above 40). but there is no top end.

Bikes with less overlapping ratios tend to have some vibes, cuz, you need to rev up to shift gear up and at this point, some vibes do occur. You will also face some vibes, if you are running at a low RPM in a higher gear ratio, which the engine maynot be able to handle with ease. This is not bajaj's issue. its pure physics.
But the advantages are humongous. Great FE and great Top end. All bajaj bikes have such setup. For me these minor vibes are acceptable as i am getting a great FE without any compromise on top end.
People try to ride at 4000 rpm in 6th gear, which is an overdrive gear and you would definitely face some vibes there as its a big single and you are running at low RPM with a high gear ratio.

Long story short. I don't think, there would be any updates for the next one and a half year or so. Changes needed, if something is missing. i don't see anything missing.
Next upgrade could add dual colors (Going by pulsar upgrades) and different alloys. And maybe a different dome at front.

Forget about those vibes Get the bike. You wont repent.

[sman999]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Yep to me it does :-) graduated from a 125 cc bike hahahha and thankgod you did not told me to compare it with hayabusa , d390 and dominar IMO are useless to compare

Ok let's pit it ur way, ride a MOJO and feel the diff in refinement and torque delivery. It has way less torque than dominar but pulls away better. Weighs the same too. This shi**y ecu map is what is stopping the dominar. MOJO has its own cons like serviceability, spares, bad quality, paint job, mediocre brakes, no abs...

[kris123456]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Ok let's pit it ur way, ride a MOJO and feel the diff in refinement and torque delivery. It has way less torque than dominar but pulls away better. Weighs the same too. This shi**y ecu map is what is stopping the dominar. MOJO has its own cons like serviceability, spares, bad quality, paint job, mediocre brakes, no abs...

Mojo doesnt have good top end. Also, it is a Fuel guzzler. Its gears are short, so you feel more power in every gear.
On the other hand, Dominar is exact opposite of Mojo.

Get Mojo and Dominar fuel filled to Brim and go on a long drive at 80 KMPH. I am sure, both will run equal distance even though Mojo has 21L tank, which is greater by almost 8L over Dominar. (guessing it.)

[Fz Oz]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

No it does cause variation.



Flies like a rocket? Depends on which bike you had ridden. Ride the latest duke 390 and you will dominar is a dumb. Vibration are less even in the duke 390 due to the DOHC setup against the SOHC in Dominar. Wish bajaj just made vibrations less. For me the vibrations are getting worse day by day, not due to loose bolts or tank parts but the engine vibration.



In that case check tank panels & front visor for vibration. The engine mount bolts were not properly tightened when i got her delivered so check that as well.

Try handguard spacers of KTM Duke 390. Mine has reduced by a good margin by adding that.

[Prabakar Murali]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

I faced a weird issue in my dominar. The bike has done nearly 1300 kms so far and I have taken it to a long ride. I gradually opened the throttle and the speedo was touching 105 kmph in 6th gear of rpm range 5000, suddenly the rpm light started to blink and I reduced the bike speed to 80 kmph. Since the bike is running in, I was very gentle on the throttle inputs, but still I doubt regarding the rpm limit kicking in as early as 5000 rpm. Is this a normal behavior or do I need to get it checked?

[aswin_d400]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

I faced a weird issue in my dominar. The bike has done nearly 1300 kms so far and I have taken it to a long ride. I gradually opened the throttle and the speedo was touching 105 kmph in 6th gear of rpm range 5000, suddenly the rpm light started to blink and I reduced the bike speed to 80 kmph. Since the bike is running in, I was very gentle on the throttle inputs, but still I doubt regarding the rpm limit kicking in as early as 5000 rpm. Is this a normal behavior or do I need to get it checked?

The engine might have heated up, the ECU restrict the rpm when engine is heated beyond a limit.

[deepakmasthi]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hello All,

I am trying to add some additional Aux lights to my Dominar. However, I am unsure how much wattage/ampere lights I would need to be using. I have currently made a custom electrical harness with a 40 A relay and a 10 A Blade fuse, directly drawing power from the battery. The lights I am looking to add are 40W each. 40w x 2 would be 80 W. This would mean around 6.7 Amps. Would this be too much of a current draw?

Any help on this is much appreciated.

Regards,
Deepak

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ECU update done: the engine feels a lot smoother now.

Engine oil changed: used the Bajaj recommended oil 1.5 litre changed in front of me.

Spark plugs cleaned

Oil filter changed

Brakes tighthed

Chain cleaned and lubed

Topped up coolant

Vibrations reduced throughout the rev band. I found the engine super smooth after 4k rpm. Much better than earlier.

So far so good.

I need to figure out how to add extra lights without much impact to the electrical system and the ECU.... Any thoughts?

I had almost bought the bullet but went ahead with this at the last moment. The bullet is no doubt a good bike and there is no comparison between these two but I am glad I got this one.

For the extra lights, the best way to do it is by using a relay and drawing the power directly from the battery along with a blade fuse.. Zero modification on the stock electrical this way.

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

I faced a weird issue in my dominar. The bike has done nearly 1300 kms so far and I have taken it to a long ride. I gradually opened the throttle and the speedo was touching 105 kmph in 6th gear of rpm range 5000, suddenly the rpm light started to blink and I reduced the bike speed to 80 kmph. Since the bike is running in, I was very gentle on the throttle inputs, but still I doubt regarding the rpm limit kicking in as early as 5000 rpm. Is this a normal behavior or do I need to get it checked?

New lot bikes which from May 2017 onwards has RPM limiter light glowing at 5.5k rpm and power cut at 6k i guess till the duration of 2000kms it is the new speedo software. And it is to prevent owners to over revv the engine imduring the run in period. This would go once u pass the 2000kms mark.

If it is not the above then it might be possible that the engine was overheating coz of low coolant level or the thermostat could be at fault or the fan is not working.
There is a fail safe in case of overeating which prevents the rpm to go above 4k.

Do get the thing checked up.