Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[elangoas]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Somebody please tell me what this is? Is it coolant or engine oil

Not very sure on what the spill is..How many times has this happened?..

[shibinam007]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Not very sure on what the spill is..How many times has this happened?..

Around 4 times
Noticed this on 2nd day of purchase. this happens on morning only. When i start the bike in morning., liquid is sprayed on the left side of the tank same as today.. Attached pic is spill on the 2nd day

[moorthy]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Around 4 times
Noticed this on 2nd day of purchase. this happens on morning only. When i start the bike in morning., liquid is sprayed on the left side of the tank same as today.. Attached pic is spill on the 2nd day[ATTACH]239683[/ATTACH]

Bro this kind of scenario happens when there is small cut in hose.

[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Around 4 times
Noticed this on 2nd day of purchase. this happens on morning only. When i start the bike in morning., liquid is sprayed on the left side of the tank same as today.. Attached pic is spill on

Bro this kind of scenario happens when there is small cut in hose.

If the hose that is attached to the thermostat is loose or the hose clamp is off you might observe mild coolant leak. From the looks of it it definitely isn't oil, it's clearly coolant. I'd suggest you guys to look at the overflow hose passage, see if it's routed wrongly or it's contorted. Because if it happens only during morning, it can be just excess coolant in tube getting spewed and it could be as simple as that. As much as Bajaj improves quality, there's still tons of room to improve where it matters.

Cheers!
VJ

[Jerry_E]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hey guys,
Today I noticed this below my bike's engine case. Looks like an oil leak to me. Should I get it checked? Any idea where it is leaking from. I see nothing on either side, just underneath the engine.

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[MENTION=95050]Jerry_E[/MENTION] could only be chain lube residue or the residue of old oil, as they drain the oil after the wash and put new oil. Wipe it clean and observe for few days.
Seems like chain lube to me, as with regular lubrication we forgot to wipe of the residue form engine and gear lever side.

Also check the oil filter as that is a possible place for the leak.

[Jerry_E]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[MENTION=95050]Jerry_E[/MENTION] could only be chain lube residue or the residue of old oil, as they drain the oil after the wash and put new oil. Wipe it clean and observe for few days.
Seems like chain lube to me, as with regular lubrication we forgot to wipe of the residue form engine and gear lever side.

Also check the oil filter as that is a possible place for the leak.

Thanks for the instantaneous reply.
Will check it out and keep updating the situation.

[sagardesai]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Guys I want to ask in general what’s your opinion on Dominar 400. I mean I am thinking of buying it. It’s going to be my first bike.

[drdanishkhannew.540]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Read the thread

[luckyashraj]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Will it make sense to go for Dominar since most of the riding will be in the city limits and upto 1000kms/month?
70:30, city to highway running ratio.

[moorthy]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

In one word DOMI is VFM,

If its 70% city use like me, 6th gear will be dream.

Pros: fuel efficiency for 400cc is awesome 28kmpl in city, Highway 30+
Spare parts are affordable.
Excellent sound produced by exhaust, Engine idling feels like having super bike
Not Big its a huge bike and heavy but won't feel after rolling
Am 6.3 feet height looking for(big bike, higher cc, fuel efficiency and naked look) Domi fulfilled all,
Love the linear power triple digit are burp

Cons:

Vibration part as am coming from RE DOMI is heaven.
Bajaj service, (Not a big deal as i follow DIY)
Rattling noise, (Hope if we check our bike daily we can avoid it)

[elangoas]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Doesnt using oil other than dtsi void the warranty.. i think it is mentioned in the manual as well.. i asked the mechanic if i can use motul and he said it will void the warranty..

Yeah, you & others are right buddy..Just checked the user manual and it confirms the same..

Have also left the bike with service center today to fix the leak, with a promised delivery today eve / tomorrow afternoon..

[moorthy]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Bro After first service (800km) am using Motul 7100 10w50w from 1000km.

One thing for sure after few km our engine oil will transform to black colour hence bajaj service center can't find whether i used motul or bajaj oil.

End of the day i need my bike as per my will.

By the way i have even changed the coolent to Motul Motocool expert, Now i never know when my domi radiator starts

[elangoas]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Bro After first service (800km) am using Motul 7100 10w50w from 1000km.

One thing for sure after few km our engine oil will transform to black colour hence bajaj service center can't find whether i used motul or bajaj oil.

End of the day i need my bike as per my will.

By the way i have even changed the coolent to Motul Motocool expert, Now i never know when my domi radiator starts

Ok..Great..Thanks for confirming.. Is there an improvement with Motul 7100 over stock oil..

I too don't want to live with their mercy (service center)..Especially with oil..

[moorthy]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Ok..Great..Thanks for confirming.. Is there an improvement with Motul 7100 over stock oil..

I too don't want to live with their mercy (service center)..Especially with oil..

Obviously very much, But won't feel the difference immediately. Take at least 200-300km.

Make sure of grade 7100 10w50w not 20w50w.