Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[xearoum]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hi guys I bought my dominar in Feb 2018 I still have that stalling issue with my bike , whenever I park the bike for 3 4 hours n then start riding before changing to 2nd gear the bike stalls .I went to SVC today he said he will update the ecu he has generated the code.also 1 more issue is my headlight is foging from inside what to do? Can I get it replaced under warranty? Plz help

I suggest you start filling fuel from reputed stations now. headlight fogging is common phenomena. you can ignore that.

[shaik4023]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

I suggest you start filling fuel from reputed stations now. headlight fogging is common phenomena. you can ignore that.

Hi bro thanks for the advice but how do I ignore headlight fogging what's the point buying a new bike with such headlight when they advertise so much about how good their headlight is .what's the use if the headlight is fogged up and I can't c anything in the dark.i have a 11 year old pulsar still no problem with its headlight

[Indivar]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hi bro thanks for the advice but how do I ignore headlight fogging what's the point buying a new bike with such headlight when they advertise so much about how good their headlight is .what's the use if the headlight is fogged up and I can't c anything in the dark.i have a 11 year old pulsar still no problem with its headlight

What IJS means is, the headlight will clear itself in a few minutes when you drive with all lights on for say 10 minutes or so. So dont worry about it. If it does not clear that way, then head to the service center and they will fix it for you. Might be something blocking the tiny holes along the headlight assembly.

[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hi guys I bought my dominar in Feb 2018 I still have that stalling issue with my bike , whenever I park the bike for 3 4 hours n then start riding before changing to 2nd gear the bike stalls .I went to SVC today he said he will update the ecu he has generated the code.also 1 more issue is my headlight is foging from inside what to do? Can I get it replaced under warranty? Plz help

Apart from getting the error code checked, I'd suggest you check and adjust your clutch play. New bikes have clutch play that are almost non-existent. Get your clutch play adjusted, and observe if the stalling occurs. Keep your observations jotted.

Cheers!
VJ

[shaik4023]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

What IJS means is, the headlight will clear itself in a few minutes when you drive with all lights on for say 10 minutes or so. So dont worry about it. If it does not clear that way, then head to the service center and they will fix it for you. Might be something blocking the tiny holes along the headlight assembly.

Oh thanks invidar

[shaik4023]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Apart from getting the error code checked, I'd suggest you check and adjust your clutch play. New bikes have clutch play that are almost non-existent. Get your clutch play adjusted, and observe if the stalling occurs. Keep your observations jotted.

Cheers!
VJ

He has not generated the error code but the code for updating the ecu .I'll check the clutch though.thanku guys for helping me out

[BikerKid]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Excuse the quality but this is the best i could find. From a columbian bajaj service center video i found on youtube. It has some tightening torques and service lists.



For some reason the image is getting resized, here is the link to the full sized image.

http://ibb.co/cZzi0T

[Aniket_Apte]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Apollo Alpha H1 w rated(270kmph).
With leech like grip.
First bajaj Dominar with the much awaited tyres. The only Indian tyre with 0 degree steel belted radial to compete with Metzeler m7, life as per company is 50 percent more than metz.

Please post tyre review/impressions after some kms

[abhisheklalnediya]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Guys,

Last week My domi crossed 10,000. so did an oil change.
Oil is about 7000KM old and the oil filter is 10000. After that the ride become super smooth, there is a big difference.
It was motul 7100 I used last 2 times. I think its better to change oil every 5000KM and see the air filter, Its also needed to be replaced at 6000 - 7000KM.

I ordered the parts from 99rpm, Service is average. I made the order 2weeks ago and they took 10 days to dispatch the the items and got the shipment today, but the thing is some items are still not dispatched. Due to the delay I actually bought the filters from local service center.

[getkishore92]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Guys,

Last week My domi crossed 10,000. so did an oil change.
Oil is about 7000KM old and the oil filter is 10000. After that the ride become super smooth, there is a big difference.
It was motul 7100 I used last 2 times. I think its better to change oil every 5000KM and see the air filter, Its also needed to be replaced at 6000 - 7000KM.

I ordered the parts from 99rpm, Service is average. I made the order 2weeks ago and they took 10 days to dispatch the the items and got the shipment today, but the thing is some items are still not dispatched. Due to the delay I actually bought the filters from local service center.

What about the warranty issue with the Domi.
Bajaj says using any other oil would void the warranty?

[Akash.Yadav]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

What about the warranty issue with the Domi.
Bajaj says using any other oil would void the warranty?

It is a grey area to be honest.
Warranty is a play thing provided by the dealership. If you maintain a good rapport, all they ask is what's the grade of the oil and if that matches, they'll be ok with it.
Everyone now knows Motul because of their tie-up with KTM and Bajaj dealerships are good with it.

[abhisheklalnediya]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

It is a grey area to be honest.
Warranty is a play thing provided by the dealership. If you maintain a good rapport, all they ask is what's the grade of the oil and if that matches, they'll be ok with it.
Everyone now knows Motul because of their tie-up with KTM and Bajaj dealerships are good with it.

How long is the warranty?

For me there is no warranty as I did only my first free service and skipped the other 2. I did it because the executive there is more interested in arguing to raise the oil than checking the oil levels.
I went for the first service with in a week after the purchase and I noticed the oil level is no where near the marks, When I asked them, I got a quick answer "Its because the floor is not flat or is tilt". But the floor was ok We talked on this for some time and I found there is no use talking with him.

But the thing I under stood when I did my self is we need 1.6~1.65 L of oil instead of 1.5, Most service centers just pour 1.5L measured, instead of looking through the marks. Also use paddock stand when filling oil.

Btw I think the brand Motul is just overemphasised. Its a good oil especially the 7100. From my experience Shell is the best. But they do not have the correct grade for us.

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

How long is the warranty?

For me there is no warranty as I did only my first free service and skipped the other 2. I did it because the executive there is more interested in arguing to raise the oil than checking the oil levels.
I went for the first service with in a week after the purchase and I noticed the oil level is no where near the marks, When I asked them, I got a quick answer "Its because the floor is not flat or is tilt". But the floor was ok We talked on this for some time and I found there is no use talking with him.

But the thing I under stood when I did my self is we need 1.6~1.65 L of oil instead of 1.5, Most service centers just pour 1.5L measured, instead of looking through the marks. Also use paddock stand when filling oil.

Btw I think the brand Motul is just overemphasised. Its a good oil especially the 7100. From my experience Shell is the best. But they do not have the correct grade for us.

By which method ur checking the oil level, it only needs 1.5ltr not any more. More is only needed at time of engine rebuild.
Always check engine oil when the engine is warm(not hot) it is called the hot check. If u check level in cold engine then the correct level won't show or sometime it shows no oil.
And if u are doing self service , which ia good but i guess ur are not opening and cleaning the magnetic filter which is located at the bottom center of the engine and to access it u need to remove the cowl.
If u are cleaning it then all good, bur avoid filling more then 1.5 ltrs of oil.
Rest all is good and it feels gr8 to see a owner doing self service.

[abhisheklalnediya]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

By which method ur checking the oil level, it only needs 1.5ltr not any more. More is only needed at time of engine rebuild.
Always check engine oil when the engine is warm(not hot) it is called the hot check. If u check level in cold engine then the correct level won't show or sometime it shows no oil.
And if u are doing self service , which ia good but i guess ur are not opening and cleaning the magnetic filter which is located at the bottom center of the engine and to access it u need to remove the cowl.
If u are cleaning it then all good, bur avoid filling more then 1.5 ltrs of oil.
Rest all is good and it feels gr8 to see a owner doing self service.

Hey Ijs,

Yes, I checked when warm. Also warmed the engine before draining.
Actually I measured the drained oil and its 1.6

The process I follow is like this

1. Put in Paddock stand
2. Cold engine (over night)
3. Loose the drain bolt - don't remove the bolt - (also do not tighten or loosen a bolt on hot engine)
4. Warm the engine 2Mins
5. Drain the oil (~20 mins)
6. Remove oil filter
7. --- Change air filter(~20 mins)
8. Clean the drain bolt, mesh filter, the threads with diesel and tighten it back
9. Sock the new oil filter in oil and tighten it back
10. Pour in new oil
11. Warm the engine wait for 5 min for oil to settle, check level

I poured all 1.5L and the oil was just above the bottom mark.
The next day, after a ride I see then oil is no where near the bottom mark, so I topped up with 100 ~ 150 ML more oil

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hey Ijs,

Yes, I checked when warm. Also warmed the engine before draining.
Actually I measured the drained oil and its 1.6

The process I follow is like this

1. Put in Paddock stand
2. Cold engine (over night)
3. Loose the drain bolt - don't remove the bolt - (also do not tighten or loosen a bolt on hot engine)
4. Warm the engine 2Mins
5. Drain the oil (~20 mins)
6. Remove oil filter
7. --- Change air filter(~20 mins)
8. Clean the drain bolt, mesh filter, the threads with diesel and tighten it back
9. Sock the new oil filter in oil and tighten it back
10. Pour in new oil
11. Warm the engine wait for 5 min for oil to settle, check level

I poured all 1.5L and the oil was just above the bottom mark.
The next day, after a ride I see then oil is no where near the bottom mark, so I topped up with 100 ~ 150 ML more oil

Hmm, all good but you skipped the magnetic filter clean it next time, and that oil capacity thing is confusing mine went to top mark with 1.5ltrs only.
Keep in mind u need three filters oil filter which u replace, filter inside the drain bolt/strainer clean and the magnetic filter clean.