Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[faysal_khan]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

I feel its not engine oil for sure. 99% its not

Thank you. I also feel same. Thanx anyway buddy.

[Akash.Yadav]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

This is the picture. What do you think?

That's chain lube and dust.
You can clean it up or get it cleaned up(sprocket too) and that should be gone.

[faysal_khan]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

One question guys.
How often you all ride at 7-8k rpm? And how does it affect the longevity of engine life? Or does it even affect it?

[saorabbh]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

One question guys.
How often you all ride at 7-8k rpm? And how does it affect the longevity of engine life? Or does it even affect it?

Rarely!
Dominar touches 100 kmph at around 4.5-5k rpm so 6k is a good cruising range. If you want to push the limits then only you touch the 7-8k rpm otherwise no.
If you ride agressively in city just like we ride on the track, then it definitely gonna make difference in fuel economy and service intervals.
Hope this helps.

[NirmalDushman]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

At what speed the RPM limiter red light will glow in 6th gear ?
(My ODO reading is 1800KM so I'm still in run-in period and I haven't crossed the 85 KMPH speed limit till now)

[nats]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

At what speed the RPM limiter red light will glow in 6th gear ?
(My ODO reading is 1800KM so I'm still in run-in period and I haven't crossed the 85 KMPH speed limit till now)

It blinks at around 105-110kmph. I've completed around 280kms on my bike till now. I guess I have to learn some self control :P

[NirmalDushman]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

It blinks at around 105-110kmph. I've completed around 280kms on my bike till now. I guess I have to learn some self control :P

At 105. That's too low. I was expecting around 125.

[NirmalDushman]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

It blinks at around 105-110kmph. I've completed around 280kms on my bike till now. I guess I have to learn some self control :P

True. Control yourself. If you want your bike to get smooth and good Milage.
(I'm getting 31 kmpl in city and 38-39 on highway)

[nats]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

True. Control yourself. If you want your bike to get smooth and good Milage.
(I'm getting 31 kmpl in city and 38-39 on highway)

110kmph at around 6k rpm is respectable I feel.
I usually variate my speeds keeping them under 75. That 110 was an one-off event buddy

That's some great mileage figures there! I got around 24kmpl on my first full tank, didn't do any spirited riding as such. Just that I weigh equivalent to a rider and a pillion combined

[deepDmnr]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Did chain kit replacement at 20000. The SC mech has kept it tighter this time, it feels like barely 25mm play in the chain. Bike ride is smoother especially at gear up/ down.
Thinking next time will change the chain earlier as it seems to me the cost of spray and lube adds up anyways.
Anyone change the chain kit earlier, any benefits.
Is it ok to change only chain at 10000 and then entire kit at 20000?

[Vipergts07]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Did chain kit replacement at 20000. The SC mech has kept it tighter this time, it feels like barely 25mm play in the chain. Bike ride is smoother especially at gear up/ down.
Thinking next time will change the chain earlier as it seems to me the cost of spray and lube adds up anyways.
Anyone change the chain kit earlier, any benefits.
Is it ok to change only chain at 10000 and then entire kit at 20000?

Preferable and safer to replace both at same time for vehicle. 13-16k is the usual range that is visible among users in forums. How much did it lighten the wallet?

[deepDmnr]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Preferable and safer to replace both at same time for vehicle. 13-16k is the usual range that is visible among users in forums. How much did it lighten the wallet?

Approx 4000. 29xx for the kit and i think
7xx for the labour.

[~wolverine~]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Did chain kit replacement at 20000. The SC mech has kept it tighter this time, it feels like barely 25mm play in the chain. Bike ride is smoother especially at gear up/ down.
Thinking next time will change the chain earlier as it seems to me the cost of spray and lube adds up anyways.
Anyone change the chain kit earlier, any benefits.
Is it ok to change only chain at 10000 and then entire kit at 20000?

Use 90 grade transmission oil...500ml lasts around 3 to 4 months.
Clean with diesel...500 ml lasts for 4 to 5 cleaning.

It will drop your maintenance cost drastically.

[sumith.jagadisan]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Use 90 grade transmission oil...500ml lasts around 3 to 4 months.
Clean with diesel...500 ml lasts for 4 to 5 cleaning.

It will drop your maintenance cost drastically.

Never ever use diesel for cleaning chain, it will damage the O rings.

90 grade oil is good. Also you can use Kerosene (actually the best agent for cleaning chain).

[~wolverine~]

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Never ever use diesel for cleaning chain, it will damage the O rings.

90 grade oil is good. Also you can use Kerosene (actually the best agent for cleaning chain).

Its a very hot topic.Kerosene or diesel.
Actually kerosene is best but diesel is equally good(if not better).
Petrol damages O rings.