Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[MENTION=97215]Vivekmani28[/MENTION] do u use pump action or short pull breaking technique, if yes then start using clean and smooth action with slow pull. As while using pump action the abs does jams the lever. But yes if the road is bad and u apply the abs system can also hold the break for a moment to avoid wheel lock.
I suggest u get a break bleed done on the problematic break and also get the caliper and pads cleaned up this would resolve the issue, as air bubbles present in the break line can cause this issue.

[joeblack16v]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Anyone have the service manual with the torque specs of the bolts from cylinder head, fenders, etc?

[turbosphere]

Re: DOminar ABS issue

Hi Guys . I got My Dominar 400 2018 edition about a month ago. Mine is an ABS variant and i feel there is an issue with the ABS system on the front break.
The issue is sporadic and not consistent at all. The break lever jams up for a fraction of a second the breaks dont engage, normally it requires for me to relese and pull the lever again for the breaks to work . this mostly happens when there are bad roads but it also occurs during normal highway riding. When i mentioned this to the service guy he told its normal and that is how the ABS fuctions.

Has any one else experienced this ?

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Hi did this get resolved ? i am experienccing the same issue with my 2018 edition

Please take it to asc and have the brake fluids refilled after complete bleeding. That may fix this issue

[Vikramaditya]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Has anyone bought the non abs version.??

Hi Buddy,

I know someone who bought the non ABS Dominar and I am not exaggerating this point to drive home my suggestion but after 3 months, the owner has been asking on our whatsapp group whether ABS can be retro fitted on the bike. He now regrets the decision to not opt for the ABS version. The fact is though he hasnt faced any emergency braking situations, as he learnt more about the bike, he realised that ABS was the way to go.

Just FYI, ABS cannot be reliably retro fitted on a non ABS bike. So if you are thinking of buying a non ABS Dominar now and getting ABS "fitted" by the company, it wont happen. In fact even if it does, it will be more expensive than buying a ABS Dominar today.

[Vivekmani28]

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@Vivekmani28 do u use pump action or short pull breaking technique, if yes then start using clean and smooth action with slow pull. As while using pump action the abs does jams the lever. But yes if the road is bad and u apply the abs system can also hold the break for a moment to avoid wheel lock.
I suggest u get a break bleed done on the problematic break and also get the caliper and pads cleaned up this would resolve the issue, as air bubbles present in the break line can cause this issue.

I avoid pumping, Thats the first thing the Service engineer warned me against. The problem here is the kick back on the break lever even happens during smooth breaking and when that happens the bike dosnt slow down and continues in its momentum. ITs a very scary experience.

[pirate11n11]

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Is it bad to buy the non abs version of domimar as i heard my friend say that it has too much power and need abs? I cant afford the abs model. If there is a concern about the abs, I'll probably get fz250 since it's less powerful

I would say ABS is must for Indian roads. I had three situations in a month ;

1. A kid who came running from his home and suddenly in front of the bike, I panicked and applied the front brakes hard (natural response) and the bike stopped instantly giving some mild strain on my shoulders. It was narrow and muddy road, think what would have happened if it was normal disk brakes.
2. A senior citizen suddenly came into my lane to avoid a pot hole at last minute, panic braking again but saved from skidding on a sandy road. I had a similar situation earlier in my pulsar 150 but had a minor accident that time.
3. This was worst, few bikers going in front of me crashed for no reason.. it was a chain reaction and some 3-4 bikes crashed on each other. I was following them at around 70 Kmph at a distance of around 50 m. Hard braking again but stopped at a safe distance, luckily no one was following me close.. otherwise would have triggered another chain reaction

These are some real life situation what every biker would have faced. I just wanted to tell you how the technological advancement would help you each day.

Panic braking happens even in 100 cc bikes.. when you have an option, don't miss getting the ABS version. For sure you are going to regret tomorrow, save some 20K now and buy the ABS version.

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I avoid pumping, Thats the first thing the Service engineer warned me against. The problem here is the kick back on the break lever even happens during smooth breaking and when that happens the bike dosnt slow down and continues in its momentum. ITs a very scary experience.

Kick back is because ABS is working. I had similar situation in my car long back, not sure what was done to get it resolved.

Is it only on front brakes or both? hows the front fork? do you see any abnormal bounce in the front shocks?

For now, remove the ABS fuse from the fuse box under rider seat. This will disable the ABS and ride like you normally ride with pump action braking, also see whether this resolves the kick back.

[rachitsharma2000]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

@Vivekmani28 do u use pump action or short pull breaking technique, if yes then start using clean and smooth action with slow pull. As while using pump action the abs does jams the lever. But yes if the road is bad and u apply the abs system can also hold the break for a moment to avoid wheel lock.
I suggest u get a break bleed done on the problematic break and also get the caliper and pads cleaned up this would resolve the issue, as air bubbles present in the break line can cause this issue.

Can you please explain what is pump action and short pull breaking? I have also faced this issue of front brake lever jam but only on slow speeds on my RS200 ABS.

[IntoOblivion]

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Got my “Yeti” delivered today [emoji7][emoji7]

[IntoOblivion]

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My "Autumn" (Scooty Zest 110) has got a new company

[leech]

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Got my “Yeti” delivered today [emoji7][emoji7]

Was this photo taken on a Nokia 3310?

[IntoOblivion]

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Was this photo taken on a Nokia 3310?

Haha sorry I don’t know what’s the issue is. Pic is taken with my iPhone 6s .. lemme try again

[IntoOblivion]

Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

No use some issue with the app

[Ijs]

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Can you please explain what is pump action and short pull breaking? I have also faced this issue of front brake lever jam but only on slow speeds on my RS200 ABS.

Pump action is where where u apply break force by short pulls on the lever and not the full pull in one go, also known as progressive breaking. I have heard from others and experienced myself that if use break in the progressive manner then the abs tends to jam lever for a moment as it has its own mind for progression, so now i use single soft pulls of lever in normal conditions and hard pull on emergency conditions.
This is how the abs works, these kick backs are also same in the abs equipped cars.

[amarme001]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Is it bad to buy the non abs version of domimar as i heard my friend say that it has too much power and need abs? I cant afford the abs model. If there is a concern about the abs, I'll probably get fz250 since it's less powerful

Hey bro, I understand your dilemma. But the thing is, no internet can teach you how to brake. its like pulling a wheelie with multiple tutorials online and when you try you end up in ditch.

So any motorcycle you decide to get, will need different breaking technique. every motorcycle is unique and that even applies to same model from same manufacturer.

Like Toretto said “The only thing that matters is who is behind the wheel.”

Be brave and buy the motorcycle of your choice. go to a showroom try to take the motorcycle of the stand and see if the weight is manageable and if you can safely push and park. If test ride is available, then test it.

Most important thing after you buy is to take your time and understand your steed. go slow and find what is the breaking distance like, because be it abs or non abs what matters the most is breaking distance. there has been two crashes I read in news where a Duke 390 ABS and Dominar 400 ABS rear ended a bus or truck because of breaking distance misjudgment and over speeding.

Moral of this long post, go slow for initial kilometers be it newbie or experienced and know your steed and its capabilities before twisting the throttle wide open and misjudging and ending up in a hospital.

I fell multiple time on my first motorcycle, my old pulsar 180 UG4. 1st time because of sand and me unable to handle the weight at slow speed, 2nd time my tires where bald and I slipped at 60kmph on a sandy road, I was on my way to an Interview and was in a rush but my mistake.

[newwannaberider]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hey bro, I understand your dilemma. But the thing is, no internet can teach you how to brake. its like pulling a wheelie with multiple tutorials online and when you try you end up in ditch.

So any motorcycle you decide to get, will need different breaking technique. every motorcycle is unique and that even applies to same model from same manufacturer.

Like Toretto said “The only thing that matters is who is behind the wheel.”

Be brave and buy the motorcycle of your choice. go to a showroom try to take the motorcycle of the stand and see if the weight is manageable and if you can safely push and park. If test ride is available, then test it.

Most important thing after you buy is to take your time and understand your steed. go slow and find what is the breaking distance like, because be it abs or non abs what matters the most is breaking distance. there has been two crashes I read in news where a Duke 390 ABS and Dominar 400 ABS rear ended a bus or truck because of breaking distance misjudgment and over speeding.

Moral of this long post, go slow for initial kilometers be it newbie or experienced and know your steed and its capabilities before twisting the throttle wide open and misjudging and ending up in a hospital.

I fell multiple time on my first motorcycle, my old pulsar 180 UG4. 1st time because of sand and me unable to handle the weight at slow speed, 2nd time my tires where bald and I slipped at 60kmph on a sandy road, I was on my way to an Interview and was in a rush but my mistake.

Thank you for giving me slight confidence in a non abs bike... I too believe it's mostly about the rider