Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[Tushark]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Guys can you help me with this.
Does dominar tend to loose it's bassy exhaust sound at higher speed. When I am riding I tend to hear mostly engine noise then exhaust note.
I just finished my runnin period and at speeds above 80 I hardly hear the exhaust but do hear engine sound.

[rajendra763]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hello all,
I have a dominar which is 5700kms ridden. But after 5000kms I'm hearing annoying sound from the engine please let me know if it normal or any tappet issue.
Link for the video is here

https://youtu.be/FzXw6ND3kXk

https://youtu.be/ddCz5AMzs34

Even I am getting the same kind of sound just 1600 km and pick up is also reduced. Please let me know if it is issue with SHIM and Time chain.

[kp4144]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Guys,

Had a bad issue on the road today, hence considering upgrading by brake lines for better performance. Are the Pulsar 220F's steel braided lines a direct fit on the Dominar? If not, what other bikes have steel braided lines as standard? I am looking to replace both the front and rear brake lines.
Also, do the Duke's brake lines work?

If anyone has suggestions other than this, please do let me know.

Thanks!

[rohitsalvi31]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Wobble as in leaving the bars or without leaving. Do get wheel balancing done along with cone thing which VJ has mentioned.
The wobble that happens when letting the bar go is mainly due to uneven tyre wear, if this is the case then balancing should be checked and tyre can be replaced under warranty. I have experienced it first hand recently in my current Motorcycle and have spoken with experts from tyre company in this. Check the front tyre for any bubbling or cracks too.Never had wobble on my first generation Dominar even at 150 it was stable , there was only mild fish tail at high crosswinds but it was resolved with tyre upgrade to Apollo.

There are no bubbles or cracks on tyres. Tyre wear seems normal, as it has completed only 3.3k kms tyres haven't wear that much yet. Bike wobbles without leaving handlebar above speeds of 120+ kmph (happened during weekend rides). I tried yesterday leaving handlebar at 80 kmph and bike didn't wobble. So the wobble issue must be due to Tstem/coneset. Will get it checked during 2nd service. Thanks.

[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Will there be no major issues till 10k kms. Because my next service is for 10k kms

It depends, but these sounds are better checked sooner than later. Any unduly sounds from engine are better inspected sooner for peace of mind, because with these engines, anything can go wrong.

Cheers!
VJ

[Vinayak110]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

True that, it kinda differs from bike to bike right, Inder. Case in point, some RE 650s wobble and some 650 don't. But, I guess it all comes down to how well the bike is serviced too during free services and petty issues checked.





Two things, I can think of. Either a faulty cam chain tensioner, or valve clearances. I'd suggest you get them both inspected during your upcoming service.

Cheers!
VJ

Will there be no major issues till 10k kms. Because my next service is for 10k kms

[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Wobble as in leaving the bars or .Never had wobble on my first generation Dominar even at 150 it was stable , there was only mild fish tail at high crosswinds but it was resolved with tyre upgrade to Apollo.

True that, it kinda differs from bike to bike right, Inder. Case in point, some RE 650s wobble and some 650 don't. But, I guess it all comes down to how well the bike is serviced too during free services and petty issues checked.

Hello all,
I have a dominar which is 5700kms ridden. But after 5000kms I'm hearing annoying

Two things, I can think of. Either a faulty cam chain tensioner, or valve clearances. I'd suggest you get them both inspected during your upcoming service.

Cheers!
VJ

[Vinayak110]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hello all,
I have a dominar which is 5700kms ridden. But after 5000kms I'm hearing annoying sound from the engine please let me know if it normal or any tappet issue.
Link for the video is here

https://youtu.be/FzXw6ND3kXk

https://youtu.be/ddCz5AMzs34

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hi Guys..
I have completed around 3.3k kms on my Dominar UG.. Its 4 months old..
Whenever I go above 120kmph, the bike starts wobbling.. Does anyone else face same issue?
I think it may be due to stock MRFs or something related to conset or wheel bearings..

Wobble as in leaving the bars or without leaving. Do get wheel balancing done along with cone thing which VJ has mentioned.
The wobble that happens when letting the bar go is mainly due to uneven tyre wear, if this is the case then balancing should be checked and tyre can be replaced under warranty. I have experienced it first hand recently in my current Motorcycle and have spoken with experts from tyre company in this. Check the front tyre for any bubbling or cracks too.

Wobble on a new bike can mean two things, either a tight or loose T stem or too high or low front tire pressure. One thing to note is that is the Domi is a front heavy motorcycle, so it can and will wobble given the road conditions too, at high speeds. If your motorcycle stays steady till 100 KMPH and wobbles above that speed, it can mean your T stem needs adjustment, which can be done at the SVC.

Cheers!
VJ

Never had wobble on my first generation Dominar even at 150 it was stable , there was only mild fish tail at high crosswinds but it was resolved with tyre upgrade to Apollo.

[rohitsalvi31]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Wobble on a new bike can mean two things, either a tight or loose T stem or too high or low front tire pressure. One thing to note is that is the Domi is a front heavy motorcycle, so it can and will wobble given the road conditions too, at high speeds. If your motorcycle stays steady till 100 KMPH and wobbles above that speed, it can mean your T stem needs adjustment, which can be done at the SVC.

Cheers!
VJ

Tyre air pressure was checked day before the ride. So, I will get the T stem adjusted in 2nd service.
Thanks.

[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hi Guys..
I have completed around 3.3k kms on my Dominar UG.. Its 4 months old..
Whenever I go above 120kmph, the bike starts wobbling.. Does anyone else face same issue?
I think it may be due to stock MRFs or something related to conset or wheel bearings..

Wobble on a new bike can mean two things, either a tight or loose T stem or too high or low front tire pressure. One thing to note is that is the Domi is a front heavy motorcycle, so it can and will wobble given the road conditions too, at high speeds. If your motorcycle stays steady till 100 KMPH and wobbles above that speed, it can mean your T stem needs adjustment, which can be done at the SVC.

Cheers!
VJ

[rohitsalvi31]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hi Guys..
I have completed around 3.3k kms on my Dominar UG.. Its 4 months old..
Whenever I go above 120kmph, the bike starts wobbling.. Does anyone else face same issue?
I think it may be due to stock MRFs or something related to conset or wheel bearings..

[sanjeet286]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Recommend to wait for the 2020 version. 2019 being the first model with DOHC, few of the owners are complaining of engine noise and thr fix has been a hit or miss as well. Hoping that the R&D team knows about this and are implementing it in the next model.

I just need some advice as i have finally narrowed down to dominar 400 but there's an update coming ie. BS6 soo should i wait or just go ahead and book it? Any leaks regarding the new features that would be coming?

[sanjeet286]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

It will depend on which city you are from. Bangalore has Rao seats, Shivajinagar as the most recommended place for seats/cushions.

Rest of the accessories will depend on the brand. You should be able to order them online and get it fixed at a local/trusted mechanic also.

Hi all,
I bought dominar 400 UG. Have completed 1.8k kms.
I have done long ride around 500km. I felt both rider and pillion seat are not comfortable.
I am looking for bike accessories. I have listed below
I am staying in bangalore.please tell me some shops where I can get all the accessories.

Crash guard
Back rest
Knuckle guards
Mobile phone holder
seat cushion for rider seat and pillion.
Could please someone tell me which cushion and where I will get it?

Thanks for reply.

[Indivar]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Finally that time has arrived to rename this thread or start a new thread for sister bike of Dominar 400

Bajaj soon to launch a Dominar 250 with engine borrowed from KTM Duke 250!

https://www.zigwheels.com/news-features/news/bajaj-dominar-250-confirmed-launch-next-month/36980/

Since the launch back in 2017, the price of D400 has almost increased from 1.39L back in 2017 to current 1.9L, almost 50K price hike in 3 years due to things like mandatory ABS, UG upgrade and general inflation, upcoming BS6 model will increase the price even more by around 10-15K.
So this cheaper Dominar 250 will fill in the shoes at 1.4-1.5L price point!

What next D200, D125?

D200 or 125 wont happen, since the Pulsar brand occupies that space. Beyond the 200, there was a gap to fill. And the D250 will fill it nice.