Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[jani-boy]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Thanks for update, here they are still confused with universal update thing, as this was told by bajaj engineer that 118 and 117 are uni update but yes some guys are facing issues with 118.

Are you observing any oil seepage and accumulation near the oil filter cover? Or above it? The engine is mostly clean but that part seems to be oily.



Pulled this image from xbhp itself. That's the affected area. Although I'd try thorough cleaning and observe it for some days and revert, I wanted to know if anyone else has observed something like this. I did bring this to the attention of the service center guys but they had brushed it off saying oil change karte vakt gira hoga. I am aware of a youtube video which highlights similar situation, although I'd have to check my YouTube watch history to find it.

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Are you observing any oil seepage and accumulation near the oil filter cover? Or above it? The engine is mostly clean but that part seems to be oily.

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Pulled this image from xbhp itself. That's the affected area. Although I'd try thorough cleaning and observe it for some days and revert, I wanted to know if anyone else has observed something like this. I did bring this to the attention of the service center guys but they had brushed it off saying oil change karte vakt gira hoga. I am aware of a youtube video which highlights similar situation, although I'd have to check my YouTube watch history to find it.

No never faced it z but it happens when the oring is not replaced with the oil filter, it costs only 10 or 15 bucks get the new oring seal or get some bond applied to the existing one.

[ginzon]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Make sure to get it done next time.

Sure thanks, will get it done...

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Thanks for update, here they are still confused with universal update thing, as this was told by bajaj engineer that 118 and 117 are uni update but yes some guys are facing issues with 118.

So this is for 2017 model or 2018? I have 2018 model... How do you know the update number?

[TheQuarterMile]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Flashing the 118 ECU on the ABS model was not advised by the service center manager, and I still went with it. Here's how the bike responded to the 118 ECU flash:

I'd left for Nasik from Thane, and on the highway, I was doing a pretty conservative 80km/hr to keep up with a friend on his Avenger 220. The air had a thick layer of fog so visibility was an issue. As soon as the fog cleared, I tried going upwards of 90 km/hr. This is where the bike started jerking violently. The throttle response was gone and the bike was resisting going above 90. It was as if the fuel supply was cut off and the throttle was closed no matter what I did.

I missed out on doing a 100 km/hr speeds that the bike can comfortably pull off otherwise on the beautiful tarmac. I was scared as hell but in the back of my mind, I knew the ECU flash was the culprit. Didn't find an svc in Nasik, nor a dealer and knowing the ECU updates aren't possible on a Saturday since they request for the HEX from Pune, I didn't bother on visiting the service center. Kept doing an 80-89 km/hr, being very careful of not going past 91.

Nasik Pune highway is one heck of a road and I was very disappointed in myself about not have had flashed 117 files. Was pretty much restricted to 89-90, 95 at best and then the violent throttle lag/cut off kept happening. This went on till Mahabaleshwar. Took the bike to Kolhapur on a Tuesday and got the 117 ECU files flashed. The service center guy first blamed low fuel but then acknowledged the ECU to be the culprit.

In any case, the bike is solid, very happy with the product, save the minor niggles that are there. I'd also opened the tank cover and added padding to reduce the tank vibrations. Got a very decent fuel economy of 32 km/hr almost every time, loved how the bike handled in the rain at Kolhapur. I do regret not having tested the ECU flash properly as I'd flashed 118 almost a week prior to my trip. If I'd rolled back to 117, I'd have had a different experience altogether.

Can you elaborate on the tank padding part? Has it made a noticeable difference? Where did you get it done from?

[TheQuarterMile]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Planning to install a mobile holder with charger.. Considering the Blackcat one from Amazon. Wanted to know what's the best possible way to do the circuit wiring? Connect to the brake light or number plate light? Will it take the 5V load?

[jani-boy]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Planning to install a mobile holder with charger.. Considering the Blackcat one from Amazon. Wanted to know what's the best possible way to do the circuit wiring? Connect to the brake light or number plate light? Will it take the 5V load?

I'm using the bolt charger. I've connected the wires to the terminal and routed the charger toward the rear seat. The phone charger cable comes out of the small cavity between the front and the rear seat.

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Can you elaborate on the tank padding part? Has it made a noticeable difference? Where did you get it done from?

Did it by myself. Used protective foam from the spare dell laptop battery I'd ordered some months ago. Any thick foam will do. I'd used a double sided tape but that totally depends on you. The sound from the tank is not audible now. I've also stuffed in some foam between the small flap like thing below the handlebar. The headlamp cowl also vibrates at times and can get bothersome on long rides.

[rprathin]

Ecu updated

Guys i need some help
Recently i have got the Ecu of my 2017 dominar 400 non Abs updated and after the update the bike keeps shutting off whenever i press the clutch and rpm comes down. Mechanic there says it is normal after some kms ecu will learn.

Also i would like to know do they charge for the update as for me they charged me ₹300, i have the invoice for the same.

[TheQuarterMile]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

I'm using the bolt charger. I've connected the wires to the terminal and routed the charger toward the rear seat. The phone charger cable comes out of the small cavity between the front and the rear seat.

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Did it by myself. Used protective foam from the spare dell laptop battery I'd ordered some months ago. Any thick foam will do. I'd used a double sided tape but that totally depends on you. The sound from the tank is not audible now. I've also stuffed in some foam between the small flap like thing below the handlebar. The headlamp cowl also vibrates at times and can get bothersome on long rides.

Isn't wiring directly to the battery terminal bad?

[jani-boy]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Isn't wiring directly to the battery terminal bad?

I'm not sure about that. Bad in what way? I didn't really face any issues with the electronics due to this.

Pro's please give your opinion!

[TheQuarterMile]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

I'm not sure about that. Bad in what way? I didn't really face any issues with the electronics due to this.

Pro's please give your opinion!

Bad in terms of current leakage.. If it's indirectly connected it would work only when the ignition is on.

[Vikramaditya]

Re: Ecu updated

Guys i need some help
Recently i have got the Ecu of my 2017 dominar 400 non Abs updated and after the update the bike keeps shutting off whenever i press the clutch and rpm comes down. Mechanic there says it is normal after some kms ecu will learn.

Also i would like to know do they charge for the update as for me they charged me ₹300, i have the invoice for the same.

Hi,

I dont have the current update but I do remember that when I had the first update done last year, the bike did stall a few times but after a couple of days it was back to normal, so the mechanic is probably right.

I distinctly remember there was no charge levied on doing the ECU update. In essence the update was to remove the throttle lag which was a manufacturing defect from Bajaj and they dare not charge the customer for it. I am not certain why they have charged for this update. I have not had it done so cant comment conclusively, however I dont think they should charge for ECU updates.

[Ijs]

Re: Ecu updated

Guys i need some help
Recently i have got the Ecu of my 2017 dominar 400 non Abs updated and after the update the bike keeps shutting off whenever i press the clutch and rpm comes down. Mechanic there says it is normal after some kms ecu will learn.

Also i would like to know do they charge for the update as for me they charged me ₹300, i have the invoice for the same.

Sometimes new update takes a little time and kms to get normal, stalling immediately after the update is normal. Give it a day otherwise get it done again.
And this process is not chargeable if they have taken money for it then you should complaint regarding it, to their manager or head and also mail it to bajaj auto and also register complaint on their toll free number.
Similar case has been reported once before and the owner complained it to bajaj so they paid him full refund.
And for non abs 118 file is working well.

[faysal_khan]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

A photo of my owner manual stating warranty. Which I bought in July 2018 with offer of 5 years warranty. It's 5 years n 75000 kms. Isn't it make an awesome package even sweeter....

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

A photo of my owner manual stating warranty. Which I bought in July 2018 with offer of 5 years warranty. It's 5 years n 75000 kms. Isn't it make an awesome package even sweeter.... [ATTACH]244766[/ATTACH]

Gr8 , avail all services mentioned in the manual at respective interval to keep the warranty intact.
Hero also offers similar 5years warranty with respect to the service interval mentioned in the manual.

[faysal_khan]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Gr8 , avail all services mentioned in the manual at respective interval to keep the warranty intact.
Hero also offers similar 5years warranty with respect to the service interval mentioned in the manual.

Yes. Just got the 2nd service done at 4910 kms. Can't let this offer go.