Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[saorabbh]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hi guys I ride my dominar mainly in the city whenever I keep it parked for 3 to 4 hour n then start riding it stalls even when I press the clutch fully .does this happen with you guys as well .is this a problem with all dominars .should I show it to SVC ?

Side stand!
Check side stand light on dash. If it's lit even after you removed side stand, bike stalls.
Wash your bike thoroughly. Then try again. May be some sensor issue.
Lastly check with SVC if problem persist.

[shaik4023]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Side stand!
Check side stand light on dash. If it's lit even after you removed side stand, bike stalls.
Wash your bike thoroughly. Then try again. May be some sensor issue.
Lastly check with SVC if problem persist.

No.its not that because after restart it .it keeps on running and it doesn't happen regularly .the side stand light is off when it happens

[Akash.Yadav]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hi guys I ride my dominar mainly in the city whenever I keep it parked for 3 to 4 hour n then start riding it stalls even when I press the clutch fully .does this happen with you guys as well .is this a problem with all dominars .should I show it to SVC ?

How's the idling?
I'd start with the basics like cleaning the air filter and checking if the bike is running low on fuel.
It's summer so fuel heats up and it must be creating vapour lock inside. Open the fuel tank lock for a moment and then close it before you start riding the bike after 3-4 hour of parking it. This should release any vapour build-up that might be creating back pressure for the fuel pump. Check coolant too to check if the bike is getting the benefit of being liquid cooled.
Try to park the bike in a well ventilated and cool area away from direct sunlight.

[drifter]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hi guys, In Mumbai where are you servicing your bikes?

[shaik4023]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

How's the idling?
I'd start with the basics like cleaning the air filter and checking if the bike is running low on fuel.
It's summer so fuel heats up and it must be creating vapour lock inside. Open the fuel tank lock for a moment and then close it before you start riding the bike after 3-4 hour of parking it. This should release any vapour build-up that might be creating back pressure for the fuel pump. Check coolant too to check if the bike is getting the benefit of being liquid cooled.
Try to park the bike in a well ventilated and cool area away from direct sunlight.

Heating up might be the reason as I had the same issue with my pulsar 200 ug3 but I always thought that issue won't be with dominar as it is fuel injected bike . thanks bro

[nishiparate]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Thanks. Will update after cleaning [emoji106]

These are the pads. Cleaned them just as you suggested. And rode for approx 100kms. Started again today morning and the annoying squeaking sound was back. It's not continuous though. It only comes when a particular portion of wheel comes in contact with the brakes and disappears once I am above 15kmph.

What do you think of the pads?

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

These are the pads. Cleaned them just as you suggested. And rode for approx 100kms. Started again today morning and the annoying squeaking sound was back. It's not continuous though. It only comes when a particular portion of wheel comes in contact with the brakes and disappears once I am above 15kmph.

What do you think of the pads?[ATTACH]240454[/ATTACH]

Did u clean the disk/rotor clean it and make a habit clean it regularly. U can clean the disc with normal soap solution like the prill dish wash or use acetone/nail polish remover. Then after make a habit to clean both front and rear disc with wet cloth. Do this and u will feel the difference.
And do chek the disc with hand for a smooth an even surface. As u said it is a particular part that makes the sound then could be possibly be some stuck pad residue or some uneven point on the disk.
In that case scrubbing the disk with sandpaper will help.

Can't say about the life of the pads as thickness is not visible int he pic but if it less then half then u can try replacing pads.
But first clean the rotor on regular basis and see if that works.

[DJD]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

These are the pads. Cleaned them just as you suggested. And rode for approx 100kms. Started again today morning and the annoying squeaking sound was back. It's not continuous though. It only comes when a particular portion of wheel comes in contact with the brakes and disappears once I am above 15kmph.

What do you think of the pads?[ATTACH]240454[/ATTACH]

Bro i had the same issue in my Dominar. It was making me crazy. Earlier i used to clean the pads every 2 -3 days because of the rubbing noise. Even bajaj SC guys tried to clean the pads 2/3 times. But nothing was working. Finally, again i visited the same ASC and asked them to rectify the issue. So, they rubbed the rotor with sand paper and cleaned the pads. Now i dont have any issue regarding the rear brake .

I suggest you clean the rotor with a mild sand paper, it will resolve the issue.

[nishiparate]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Bro i had the same issue in my Dominar. It was making me crazy. Earlier i used to clean the pads every 2 -3 days because of the rubbing noise. Even bajaj SC guys tried to clean the pads 2/3 times. But nothing was working. Finally, again i visited the same ASC and asked them to rectify the issue. So, they rubbed the rotor with sand paper and cleaned the pads. Now i dont have any issue regarding the rear brake .

I suggest you clean the rotor with a mild sand paper, it will resolve the issue.

Thank you [emoji106] Will try that and update on the situation.

[shibinam007]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Which is the best engine oil for domi?? Planning to fill Motul 10w50.

[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Which is the best engine oil for domi?? Planning to fill Motul 10w50.

You can use, Motul 7100 or 3100 both are very suitable for the Dominar, the latter being slightly inexpensive. 10w50 is a better choice than 20w50.

Cheers!
VJ

[kdevdatta]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

You can use, Motul 7100 or 3100 both are very suitable for the Dominar, the latter being slightly inexpensive. 10w50 is a better choice than 20w50.

Cheers!
VJ

3100 is mineral oil, I guess. How about 5100?

[jatinpatel8]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

3100 is mineral oil, I guess. How about 5100?

Are you asking about Motul 5100 10w30??

If yes, then it's semi synthetic oil. Moreover its grade doesn't match with the Dominar's.

[Akash.Yadav]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Are you asking about Motul 5100 10w30??

If yes, then it's semi synthetic oil. Moreover its grade doesn't match with the Dominar's.

Ahh, well, 5100 does come in 15W50 grade, semi synthetic.
I'd probably choose Shell over Motul. Shell's a lot smoother and long life oil based on some experienced inputs.

[moorthy]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hello friends
Posting after busy office shedule by the way an update on Domi
Installed KTM levers and it's awesome feel. Blindly go for it