Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[saorabbh]

Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hello Everyone,

My experience with Khivraj Motors, Kasturba Road, Bengaluru has been disappointing since the first service. My bike has vibration issues near the tank area and the service centre has resorted to putting a "tape" to reduce the vibrations during my first service. Now, 15 months and 4 services later, the tape is still there and there has been no solution to my problem. Please share any leads/ponters of garages or other service centres whom I could possibly approach to resolve my issue.

Many thanks in advance.

Please go back 1 or 2 pages I've posted one video regarding this issue. It's a damping pads that you have to take care of..


If Bajaj ever sorted this issue .. trust me the price of the bike will increase. The damping pads used in dominar are low quality they are as useless as the J in Jalapeño [emoji23]

Trust me if you want to sort this issue then you have to spend few bucks and buy a good damping pads from market and install everywhere bellow the surfaces where you're getting vibrations.

[neeljinwala]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hello Everyone,

My experience with Khivraj Motors, Kasturba Road, Bengaluru has been disappointing since the first service. My bike has vibration issues near the tank area and the service centre has resorted to putting a "tape" to reduce the vibrations during my first service. Now, 15 months and 4 services later, the tape is still there and there has been no solution to my problem. Please share any leads/ponters of garages or other service centres whom I could possibly approach to resolve my issue.

Many thanks in advance.

once the elasticity of the rubber in those double side tape reduces over time, you are bound to get those vibrations again. SC have done whats best known to them and the bike inherently has vibrations or rather i would say 'buzz'.
Try visiting Ajmal's Garage (https://goo.gl/maps/8fZBTgE88Hm). I have heard a lot about them may be they could solve your problem. Post here once you get something meaningful out of it.

[prajnyan]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Got the first service of my Dominar done at 600km from VST Rajajinagar. It was a horrible experience overall.

1. When leaving the bike, the service technician quoted Rs.600 as estimate. After I told him that this bike has fully synt oil he made it 1000+ so I was skeptical and asked them to fill oil in front of me.
2. After service in evening, I observed the bike wasnt washed properly, too much polish was sprayed all over including radiator which started to burn and fume after I stated bike. Stupid people!! While not a hazard its still dangerous. Brakes were also weak due to it.
3. The coolant was topped a little over High mark, but since there was a little space above it for breather, I didnt complain.
4. It was time to drain and fill oil in front of me but they had already drained oil and changed oil filter. I observed the sump was dry so if someone tried to crank, bike would be damaged. The center bolt to drain was never opened to clean. They said it had been done.
5. They charged me Rs.45 for battery maintenance. By the way the Dominar gets a VRLA maintenance free battery. When I asked this to the service incharge he started blabbering something and I just let it go thinking next time I will ensure to check before its billed.
6. They filled 1.5lt of the Bajaj Total 10w50 oil but the level was showing below the minimum mark. I spoke to the engineer, started bike. Switched off and checked everything after 10mins. They were adamant that since 1.5lt has been filled in front of me they dont need to fill any more. It was so stupid because clearly some oil got sucked by new oil filter, atleast 100ml was required. I even spoke to service manager next day and he was of no help. If it was my previous Yamaha SVC first of all they wont let any vehicle go out without min oil, or any issue they would outrightly ask me to come back for a check. But here he just over call said they have put 1.5lt and you cannot see it in the oil level meter always was his judgement and justification that all pulsars dont need top up!

I have decided to write a feedback to Bajaj so they know why Dominar can never see sales. Atleast I learnt that just for warranty to get oil filled there but servicing I myself should DIY or get it done from a better professional elsewhere.

[abhisheklalnediya]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Guys,

I am in kind of SERIOUS TROUBLE.

Its 11000+ on ODO.

I came Bangalore couple of weeks ago from Varkala(700KM), just after changing oil, and filter. at around 10,000 on odo.
When I reached Bangalore, the coolant was low, I topped it up at Khivraj near Kalyan nagar.

Two weeks later, last Friday the coolant just disappeared from the reservoir, So I went to Kheviraj again to get it checked,
They said its, the water pump seal is gone, I checked google and youtube and found this is a common issue for all similar gene bykes like Duke, NS ...
Kheviraj said if I leave byke there, they will fix it by Monday, But I said I will bring it on Monday as they said it will take 2 hrs to fix it.

So today morning, I went the Service centre at 9:00, They said it will take 2 hrs and insisted me to leave and said call me back.
I said I want to see, whats happening and I stayed there, for ~3hrs and they did not touch my byke,
When I started talking, I found that they are kind of not confident to work on my byke in front of me, and I understood, they don't know what they are about to do.
So I said them I am leaving and they started murmuring, I asked for water pump seal, so that I can get it fixed out side. Then I found they don't have stock of it. TERRIBLE.

Time is around 1.00. And I was thinking to go X-Torq, (A Service centre for super bikes), or to another ASC.
As X-torqw is closed today, I decided to book for tomorrow.
By this time it started raining. After rain, I started my byke and rode ~100m and stopped it at signal. And now its not starting, When I press the starter switch I can hear krr krr from the relay.


So in short I have 2 issues, Coolant mixing with oil for 2 weeks and ~200 KM, and byke not starting after rain.
Are they connected?

Is is engine seize or something serious?, How to identify?
Should I go any ASC or trust X-torq?
Where is the fuse for starter motor? I checked the main fuse box and a small fuse box near it having 10 and 25 amp fuses.

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Guys,

I am in kind of SERIOUS TROUBLE.

Its 11000+ on ODO.

I came Bangalore couple of weeks ago from Varkala(700KM), just after changing oil, and filter. at around 10,000 on odo.
When I reached Bangalore, the coolant was low, I topped it up at Khivraj near Kalyan nagar.

Two weeks later, last Friday the coolant just disappeared from the reservoir, So I went to Kheviraj again to get it checked,
They said its, the water pump seal is gone, I checked google and youtube and found this is a common issue for all similar gene bykes like Duke, NS ...
Kheviraj said if I leave byke there, they will fix it by Monday, But I said I will bring it on Monday as they said it will take 2 hrs to fix it.

So today morning, I went the Service centre at 9:00, They said it will take 2 hrs and insisted me to leave and said call me back.
I said I want to see, whats happening and I stayed there, for ~3hrs and they did not touch my byke,
When I started talking, I found that they are kind of not confident to work on my byke in front of me, and I understood, they don't know what they are about to do.
So I said them I am leaving and they started murmuring, I asked for water pump seal, so that I can get it fixed out side. Then I found they don't have stock of it. TERRIBLE.

Time is around 1.00. And I was thinking to go X-Torq, (A Service centre for super bikes), or to another ASC.
As X-torqw is closed today, I decided to book for tomorrow.
By this time it started raining. After rain, I started my byke and rode ~100m and stopped it at signal. And now its not starting, When I press the starter switch I can hear krr krr from the relay.


So in short I have 2 issues, Coolant mixing with oil for 2 weeks and ~200 KM, and byke not starting after rain.
Are they connected?

Is is engine seize or something serious?, How to identify?
Should I go any ASC or trust X-torq?
Where is the fuse for starter motor? I checked the main fuse box and a small fuse box near it having 10 and 25 amp fuses.

Stick with bajaj authorized service center till 2 years and 30000kms, and as for fuse i never saw any 25 amp there check all the fuses under the rider seat , there is one spare given for each amp rating there are only three amp ratings in the main fuse box, 7.5, 15 , and 30. 30 is the main fuse.

And exactly what is happening is it not cranking or cranking but not starting.

And do not ride much with coolant mixed oil, it is either the water pump seal or the head gasket.

[abhisheklalnediya]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Stick with bajaj authorized service center till 2 years and 30000kms, and as for fuse i never saw any 25 amp there check all the fuses under the rider seat , there is one spare given for each amp rating there are only three amp ratings in the main fuse box, 7.5, 15 , and 30. 30 is the main fuse.

And exactly what is happening is it not cranking or cranking but not starting.

And do not ride much with coolant mixed oil, it is either the water pump seal or the head gasket.

Not cranking, but relay sound is there.

[saudjawed]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Not cranking, but relay sound is there.

Check the voltage of your battery, it may be down.

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Not cranking, but relay sound is there.

U mean short tiking sound then probably the battery issue dead or short. Remove and re fix the terminals and again try or else try charging it. Home inverter can be used to charge it or take it to a battery shop and get it checked and charged.

[thumpmeister]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Looks like the Dominar is set for an upgrade.

https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news-amp/bajaj-dominar-to-get-a-major-update-409744

[Throttlefreak]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

I've completed about 300 kilometers on my dominar. There's something I have noticed. During a cold start if I pull in the clutch there is a strange whirring sound from the clutch housing side. It happens only during a cold start and goes away later. Anyone else facing this issue?

[prajnyan]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

I've completed about 300 kilometers on my dominar. There's something I have noticed. During a cold start if I pull in the clutch there is a strange whirring sound from the clutch housing side. It happens only during a cold start and goes away later. Anyone else facing this issue?

Yes I have seen that happen. So to avoid that I usually keep engine running for at least 30 seconds before I pull the clutch and I pull the clutch once or twice in neutral and then shift gear. I think that is because oil might not have lubricated all the plates on right side casing, as the bike was on side stand.

[tarunjoshi]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Looks like the Dominar is set for an upgrade.

https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-ne...-update-409744

Big Update

1. DOHC
   
2. Ride by wire
   
3. Updated slipper clutch
   
4. USD forks
   
5. Twin cannister exhaust
   
6. New instrument cluster with more informations
   
7. New radiator

[saorabbh]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Yes I have seen that happen. So to avoid that I usually keep engine running for at least 30 seconds before I pull the clutch and I pull the clutch once or twice in neutral and then shift gear. I think that is because oil might not have lubricated all the plates on right side casing, as the bike was on side stand.

You're right.
You've to make it lil warm before you take off.
Make it a habit.

[saorabbh]

Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Looks like the Dominar is set for an upgrade.

https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-ne...-update-409744

I'm waiting for this one.
Heard that digital console is also getting overhaul. We might see gear indicator and proper temperature readings at one place. From the image it looks like tank is bigger than than the current one and may increase fuel capacity to 17 or 19 lit. Also it looks like the secondary display on the tank is gone. Excited to hear how the new exhaust sounds.
Sources say that this new version is happening this year only. (Fingers crossed)

[Abhishekilke]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Looks like the Dominar is set for an upgrade.

https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-ne...-update-409744

The other updates are welcome but i think the USD forks are unnecessary.