Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[sanjeet286]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[QUOTE=antan_shank;1359726]Hi,

Heard that Bajaj is installing anti-vibration kit for free for all Dominar. How true is it? Anyone opted for the same, if yes please share the experience.[/QUOTE [MENTION=89004]Ijs[/MENTION] just posted a detailed review of his service few posts back #6981. Read that as that has the details you are looking for.

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hi,

Heard that Bajaj is installing anti-vibration kit for free for all Dominar. How true is it? Anyone opted for the same, if yes please share the experience.

If you care to read just 5 post back ,my detailed service experience then you would get the idea about it.

[antan_shank]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Got the 4th service done today at 11589kms on odo. It is my first paid service. Dominar is performing flawlessly.
Highway milage achieved on last 350kms ride before the service with 5000kms old oil is 33.5kmpl city fe stands at 26 to 28kmpl.
Got the ecu updated to 117 at this service , and yes this is the confirmed latest version for Abs Dominar. Did stalled the bike few times after the update while downshifts to counter this use the revv matching and this will be normal after 5 to 10kms no stalling after that. This happens coz the ecu takes a little time to adjust to throttle input with new software.

Service cost is INR 2510, which includes bajaj dtsi 10000 10w50 oil 1.5 ltrs, new airfilter, new oil filter, new inline fuel filter, rear break pads(older ones still have 40% life left), chain overhaul/service, some consumables and paid labour charges which is 500 plus gst.

Chain adjustment of my Dominar is now at the second point which means it can easily last over 20k kms. I am regular with lubing but, i avoid Cleaning at frequent short intervals and i dont ride in Jack the ripper mode(sometimes i do ride like that).

Now the important part, for the owners of older lot or 2017 Made bikes bajaj have released a tank vibration reduction kit which is free of cost for old owners(some labour might be charged).
And the other very important part is the L shaped clamp for chain slider to keep it in its place to prevent it form coming off and ending up in the front sproket (which has happened with few owners).
Today the vibration kit was out of stock but they did install the chain slider clamp behind the chain dust cover, for this the technician did remove the gear lever (don't know why). For this clamp i was not charged a single rupee , only a warranty slip was made relating to the chassis number.
Do contact your service center for this clamp( do not refer my name ) i am not allowed to shared the pic of the part here. But this update seems to be an important one and kudos to bajaj for keep working to improve a already fantastic motorcycle.

My Dominar is from the very first lot and delivered on the first day.
Wish you all infinite happy miles.

Why are not allowed to share the image of the part? It's a generic product and should be available for all Dominars. Please share the image with us, unless it lands you in some legal problem.

Moreover, this anti-vibration kit is not available for 2018 bikes?

[ginzon]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Why are not allowed to share the image of the part? It's a generic product and should be available for all Dominars. Please share the image with us, unless it lands you in some legal problem.

Moreover, this anti-vibration kit is not available for 2018 bikes?

2018 already have those I suppose..

[antan_shank]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

If you care to read just 5 post back,my detailed service experience then you would get the idea about it.

Page didn't reload hence couldn't see your update or else I wouldn't have bugged you.

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2018 already have those I suppose..

how does the Kit look like? Any images?

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Page didn't reload hence couldn't see your update or else I wouldn't have bugged you.

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how does the Kit look like? Any images?

Full details of the ani-vibration Kit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prdyYHtUFBQ

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Page didn't reload hence couldn't see your update or else I wouldn't have bugged you.

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how does the Kit look like? Any images?

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Full details of the ani-vibration Kit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prdyYHtUFBQ

The kit is free for old 2017 model owners and few 2018 ones as the new bikes already has this new bolt and washers set.

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Why are not allowed to share the image of the part? It's a generic product and should be available for all Dominars. Please share the image with us, unless it lands you in some legal problem.

Moreover, this anti-vibration kit is not available for 2018 bikes?

I made a promise to the trusty mechanic to not post or share the pic i clicked while the part was on his bench as customers are not supposed to be present there at the service area.

[#bpk]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Got the 4th service done today at 11589kms on odo. It is my first paid service. Dominar is performing flawlessly.
Highway milage achieved on last 350kms ride before the service with 5000kms old oil is 33.5kmpl city fe stands at 26 to 28kmpl.
Got the ecu updated to 117 at this service , and yes this is the confirmed latest version for Abs Dominar. Did stalled the bike few times after the update while downshifts to counter this use the revv matching and this will be normal after 5 to 10kms no stalling after that. This happens coz the ecu takes a little time to adjust to throttle input with new software.

Service cost is INR 2510, which includes bajaj dtsi 10000 10w50 oil 1.5 ltrs, new airfilter, new oil filter, new inline fuel filter, rear break pads(older ones still have 40% life left), chain overhaul/service, some consumables and paid labour charges which is 500 plus gst.

Chain adjustment of my Dominar is now at the second point which means it can easily last over 20k kms. I am regular with lubing but, i avoid Cleaning at frequent short intervals and i dont ride in Jack the ripper mode(sometimes i do ride like that).

Now the important part, for the owners of older lot or 2017 Made bikes bajaj have released a tank vibration reduction kit which is free of cost for old owners(some labour might be charged).
And the other very important part is the L shaped clamp for chain slider to keep it in its place to prevent it form coming off and ending up in the front sproket (which has happened with few owners).
Today the vibration kit was out of stock but they did install the chain slider clamp behind the chain dust cover, for this the technician did remove the gear lever (don't know why). For this clamp i was not charged a single rupee , only a warranty slip was made relating to the chassis number.
Do contact your service center for this clamp( do not refer my name ) i am not allowed to shared the pic of the part here. But this update seems to be an important one and kudos to bajaj for keep working to improve a already fantastic motorcycle.

My Dominar is from the very first lot and delivered on the first day.
Wish you all infinite happy miles.

Service cost is low, wow!

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Service cost is low, wow!

Now compare this, one BMW 310gs owner in my Riding grp paid INR 4680 for the first service. And he also complains about the vibrations.

[#bpk]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Now compare this, one BMW 310gs owner in my Riding grp paid INR 4680 for the first service. And he also complains about the vibrations.

I love bajaj for this, because of bajaj only we are getting so much good products, eagerly waiting for 2019 upgraded domi and bajaj+ triumph partnership motorcycles [emoji38][emoji7]

[TheQuarterMile]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

I got the 2nd service of my 2018 Dominar done at around 4.5k kms. Had complained to the SVC about vibrations on the tank and handlebar.
I don't know what they exactly did but I can rip all the way till the redline in a much smoother way without electricity being produced in my bones due to the continuous buzzing from the tank.

I'm guessing it's the vibration reduction kit?
Thinking about going to the Service Centre again and seeing what exactly has been done and if it can be further improved.

Also did you guys change the oil at the 2nd service? Want to switch to Motul 7100.. SVC guy said to wait till the 3rd service for that and advised me to add some oil additive instead.

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

I got the 2nd service of my 2018 Dominar done at around 4.5k kms. Had complained to the SVC about vibrations on the tank and handlebar.
I don't know what they exactly did but I can rip all the way till the redline in a much smoother way without electricity being produced in my bones due to the continuous buzzing from the tank.

I'm guessing it's the vibration reduction kit?
Thinking about going to the Service Centre again and seeing what exactly has been done and if it can be further improved.

Also did you guys change the oil at the 2nd service? Want to switch to Motul 7100.. SVC guy said to wait till the 3rd service for that and advised me to add some oil additive instead.

No need for oil additives or motul , bajaj wala total works well enough. With motul you would be voiding the warranty as it would be mentioned in the digital record of service history. Got to know this today, with bajaj oil the claim warranty of 10k kms and with motul even ktm claim only 5k kms as warranty before the oil Change.
And with motul topup is needed at 3k as per user experience.
There is no real difference in motul.

[faysal_khan]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Most of it has been done on highway, i don't get many days to ride. Only have Sunday in the name of chutti and that too is not possible all the time, shadi shuda hoo bhai.

On a lighter note. You should make your wife fall in love with bikes as well bro. That's my plan for future anyway. [emoji6]

[ginzon]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

No need for oil additives or motul , bajaj wala total works well enough. With motul you would be voiding the warranty as it would be mentioned in the digital record of service history. Got to know this today, with bajaj oil the claim warranty of 10k kms and with motul even ktm claim only 5k kms as warranty before the oil Change.
And with motul topup is needed at 3k as per user experience.
There is no real difference in motul.

I have Motul and done 3k kms, I think I will have to do a top up..

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

I have Motul and done 3k kms, I think I will have to do a top up..

Do check the level first before top up. If it is between max and min then it is ok, if close to min or less then do it.
And do a warm Check first thing in the morning , keep the bike straight.