Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[kiran2508]

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?

[chandru92]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

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

Recently I noticed a rubbing noise coming from the front sprocket area. I tried loosening the chain and then again tightening it. After opening the front sprocket cover, I realized that the front sprocket has some play and might be causing the noise. I could be wrong. My bike will complete 10k km soon. It is running on the stock chain and is being lubed (every 400-500 km) and cleaned (every alternate lubing cycle) regularly. Any one who can help.

I had this issue, and lubing the chain makes it disappear. It was more of a khick khick noise. Front sprocket is supposed to have play. You can rock it back and forth slightly.

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Just an update after 3 years / 8000 km

Bike handlebars and footpegs have a lot of vibration. I think i need to replace the vibration kit installed, tighten a few bolts.
Left oil seal has given way. I had it replaced once, though i dont remember which side it was. I have seen many Dominars with a slight hint of oil on the forks , even brand new motorbikes.

I can live with the weight, but not so much with the buzzing. Will probably get a simple electric scooter next.

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I am thinking of getting a pre-owned Dominar 400 ABS 2017, with 15-20k clocked.
Couple of questions for long time owners:
1) Any specific common issued faced by 2017 models?
2) Vibrations? I had ridden a friend's Dominar which had noticeable vibes, though the bike wasn't maintained properly I believe. Your inputs?
3) Service quality and cost. I hear bad reviews about Bajaj's parts quality and service. I'd be happy to be proven wrong. This is the only thing that's making me reluctant.


Coming from an RE, the last thing I want is to end up with a bike full of issues which never end.

Thank you all in advance!

I have a 2017 model, and apart from my oil seal going bust twice, i havent had any other issues. Switches are prone to go bad if you dont cover them when washing, so take care of that.
Vibrations will be there, its more of an irritating buzz that gets worse with time.
I actually had a very good experience with service , but sadly the service center here shut down. Parts are really inexpensive, and 'NOT' cheap quality.

[Throttlefreak]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Recently I noticed a rubbing noise coming from the front sprocket area. I tried loosening the chain and then again tightening it. After opening the front sprocket cover, I realized that the front sprocket has some play and might be causing the noise. I could be wrong. My bike will complete 10k km soon. It is running on the stock chain and is being lubed (every 400-500 km) and cleaned (every alternate lubing cycle) regularly. Any one who can help.

[TheQuarterMile]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

These are my ebc sintered pads after 2k kms of usage [emoji52] was hoping they'd at least last 5k kms. Do they still have life left in them? Someone told me sintered pads don't have an asbestos layer and these still have 50% life left.

[Noob350]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

For,
2) Check if the previous owner has installed the "Free anti-vibration kit" from service center, it was given out and installed free of cost to all Dominars, it should/will reduce most minor vibrations significantly
If it was not installed, then get it installed through SVC by previous owner before buying, as warranty will not be carried forwarded to 2nd owner.

Did not know about this. Will keep this in mind.
Also, should I be checking about an ECU update as well? Was there one for the old models?
Has the coolent mixing with engine oil issue gotten any solution?

[rohitsalvi31]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[QUOTE=DoubleO7;1386167]

Are you using any electronic accessories? It happens in 2019 Model if we install Hazard flasher or any other electronic accessories. I'm using Simtac Hazzard Flasher after this i'm getting the error code now and then and the trip meter resets.

I do not have anything installed on my 2019D400. Its just stock bike and still I get error codes every now and then in the console and trips reset!
Its the console s/w which is buggy and nothing to do with the Simtac flasher installation or anything.

This happened with me as well after 1st service for few days. Now, it's normal and no hexadecimal code is displayed with turning on. Must be some bugs in software.

[kiran2508]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

I am thinking of getting a pre-owned Dominar 400 ABS 2017, with 15-20k clocked.
Couple of questions for long time owners:
1) Any specific common issued faced by 2017 models?
2) Vibrations? I had ridden a friend's Dominar which had noticeable vibes, though the bike wasn't maintained properly I believe. Your inputs?
3) Service quality and cost. I hear bad reviews about Bajaj's parts quality and service. I'd be happy to be proven wrong. This is the only thing that's making me reluctant.

For,
2) Check if the previous owner has installed the "Free anti-vibration kit" from service center, it was given out and installed free of cost to all Dominars, it should/will reduce most minor vibrations significantly
If it was not installed, then get it installed through SVC by previous owner before buying, as warranty will not be carried forwarded to 2nd owner.

[DoubleO7]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[QUOTE=Gnayak;1386119]Are you using any electronic accessories? It happens in 2019 Model if we install Hazard flasher or any other electronic accessories. I'm using Simtac Hazzard Flasher after this i'm getting the error code now and then and the trip meter resets.

I do not have anything installed on my 2019D400. Its just stock bike and still I get error codes every now and then in the console and trips reset!
Its the console s/w which is buggy and nothing to do with the Simtac flasher installation or anything.

[srinikasyap]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Always keep in mind, when you buy a used dominar, keep some extra money to get it thoroughly serviced.

Bikes are being used very well & Trashed aswell, being a low priced 400 cc,makes it an easy buy.
1) Any specific common issued faced by 2017 models?
None as in common.

2) Vibrations? I had ridden a friend's Dominar which had noticeable vibes, though the bike wasn't maintained properly I believe. Your inputs?

Coming from RE, should not bother about vibrations. I am 100% sure.

3) Service quality and cost. I hear bad reviews about Bajaj's parts quality and service. I'd be happy to be proven wrong. This is the only thing that's making me reluctant.

Finish the Bajaj free services, clear the warranty, then leave it at some good service centre.

I am thinking of getting a pre-owned Dominar 400 ABS 2017, with 15-20k clocked.
Couple of questions for long time owners:
1) Any specific common issued faced by 2017 models?
2) Vibrations? I had ridden a friend's Dominar which had noticeable vibes, though the bike wasn't maintained properly I believe. Your inputs?
3) Service quality and cost. I hear bad reviews about Bajaj's parts quality and service. I'd be happy to be proven wrong. This is the only thing that's making me reluctant.


Coming from an RE, the last thing I want is to end up with a bike full of issues which never end.

Thank you all in advance!

[Noob350]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

I am thinking of getting a pre-owned Dominar 400 ABS 2017, with 15-20k clocked.
Couple of questions for long time owners:
1) Any specific common issued faced by 2017 models?
2) Vibrations? I had ridden a friend's Dominar which had noticeable vibes, though the bike wasn't maintained properly I believe. Your inputs?
3) Service quality and cost. I hear bad reviews about Bajaj's parts quality and service. I'd be happy to be proven wrong. This is the only thing that's making me reluctant.


Coming from an RE, the last thing I want is to end up with a bike full of issues which never end.

Thank you all in advance!

[Gnayak]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Last day while turning on ignition of my bike dominar ug
Some unusual numbers were displayed on the screen
Both the trip meter got reseted

I havent noticed any more problems till now

Is this incident needed to be taken in concern?

Are you using any electronic accessories? It happens in 2019 Model if we install Hazard flasher or any other electronic accessories. I'm using Simtac Hazzard Flasher after this i'm getting the error code now and then and the trip meter resets.

Also Checkout the accessories i have installed on my bike:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sEBohM-KKo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sEBohM-KKo

[Tushark]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Thank you for the reply.

Charger went bad.

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hey thanks for the reply, bad experience as in with the charger or it affects the bike?

Charger went bad.

[Tushark]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hi, I bought in December , when I asked the showroom about the bs6 version, bs6 itself is a major update, they arent expecting anything on technical front. However the cost will be higher , consumer as such will not feel much of a difference in bs4 and 6 other then pollutant coming down. If you are ok with wait time then sure go for newer version. As far as I know the production of bs4 was to stop pretty soon. Hope this helps.

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?