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  • Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

    Originally posted by Greymatter View Post
    How much will it cost say if I wish to replace all matte black panels with blue ones? #curious
    Not sure about the pricing bro. Check 99rpm.com for the same.

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    • Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

      Originally posted by Greymatter View Post
      How much will it cost say if I wish to replace all matte black panels with blue ones? #curious
      I estimated a while back for mine. And it was somewhere around 10k to change the colour of our beloved Domi's.

      PS. checked through 99rpm.

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      • Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

        Originally posted by faysal_khan View Post
        I estimated a while back for mine. And it was somewhere around 10k to change the colour of our beloved Domi's.

        PS. checked through 99rpm.
        Oh great, that seems quite reasonable ☺
        2005 HH Karizma [SOLD]
        2008 Yamaha R15 V1.0 [SOLD]
        2018 Bajaj Dominar 400 ABS Matte Black [Current]

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        • Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

          Originally posted by Greymatter View Post
          How much will it cost say if I wish to replace all matte black panels with blue ones? #curious
          Under 10k.

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          • Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

            Originally posted by Greymatter View Post
            How much will it cost say if I wish to replace all matte black panels with blue ones? #curious
            Well don't know about this but you'll need a round to the RTO for getting it done.. You can't simply buy n change colour..

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            • Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

              Originally posted by ginzon View Post
              Well don't know about this but you'll need a round to the RTO for getting it done.. You can't simply buy n change colour..
              Yes, I'm aware of that process. And am not in a hurry, will change the panels with blue ones by December ☺

              BTW guys I'm about to touch 500 Km this Sunday and am gonna get the 1st servicing done by Monday. I was wondering if it's wise to change oil once again at 1000 Km and from thereon follow the standard service procedure?
              2005 HH Karizma [SOLD]
              2008 Yamaha R15 V1.0 [SOLD]
              2018 Bajaj Dominar 400 ABS Matte Black [Current]

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              • Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

                Originally posted by Greymatter View Post

                BTW guys I'm about to touch 500 Km this Sunday and am gonna get the 1st servicing done by Monday. I was wondering if it's wise to change oil once again at 1000 Km and from thereon follow the standard service procedure?
                Yes, can be done to be on a safer side. This is a good practice with a new engine. Since the mechanical parts are new, there can be metal shavings and silt found after draining.
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                • Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

                  Originally posted by Greymatter View Post
                  Yes, I'm aware of that process. And am not in a hurry, will change the panels with blue ones by December ☺

                  BTW guys I'm about to touch 500 Km this Sunday and am gonna get the 1st servicing done by Monday. I was wondering if it's wise to change oil once again at 1000 Km and from thereon follow the standard service procedure?
                  Oil change will be done mandatorily at 500kms. Then you can change it at 5000 Kms and then with an interval of 5k (most don't recommend keeping the interval at 10k post 2nd service).
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                  • Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

                    Originally posted by Ashwiin Napster View Post
                    Yes, can be done to be on a safer side. This is a good practice with a new engine. Since the mechanical parts are new, there can be metal shavings and silt found after draining.
                    Originally posted by sanjeet286 View Post
                    Oil change will be done mandatorily at 500kms. Then you can change it at 5000 Kms and then with an interval of 5k (most don't recommend keeping the interval at 10k post 2nd service).
                    OK thanks ☺

                    If am correct then A.S.S. gonna use 1.5L of Bajaj 10W50 FS oil right? Do I've to change oil filter again at 1000 KM if I drain that oil and pour 20W50 SS oil in it? It's just that I've 2 bottles of Valvoline 20W50 SS oil with me.
                    2005 HH Karizma [SOLD]
                    2008 Yamaha R15 V1.0 [SOLD]
                    2018 Bajaj Dominar 400 ABS Matte Black [Current]

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                    • Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

                      Originally posted by Greymatter View Post
                      OK thanks ☺

                      If am correct then A.S.S. gonna use 1.5L of Bajaj 10W50 FS oil right? Do I've to change oil filter again at 1000 KM if I drain that oil and pour 20W50 SS oil in it? It's just that I've 2 bottles of Valvoline 20W50 SS oil with me.
                      A.S.S will always use only 10W50 Bajaj oil (few of them use Motul 7100). change oil filter, o ring with every oil change and clean the magnetic filter and one more filter below the engine cowl (you'll have to be extremely clear with the A.S.S to do this. They generally don't).

                      If you decide to use a different oil grade from the earlier oil in the engine, do an engine flush (liqui Moly or stp) and then add the new oil (though I think you'll need to add about 1.8ltrs of new oil rather than the regular 1.5ltrs as all the oil from the engine will come out due to the engine flush. Hence little bit more oil is needed.
                      Wind in my hair.... and I'm semi bald...

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                      • Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

                        Originally posted by Greymatter View Post
                        How much will it cost say if I wish to replace all matte black panels with blue ones? #curious
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                        • Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

                          Originally posted by sanjeet286 View Post
                          A.S.S will always use only 10W50 Bajaj oil (few of them use Motul 7100). change oil filter, o ring with every oil change and clean the magnetic filter and one more filter below the engine cowl (you'll have to be extremely clear with the A.S.S to do this. They generally don't).

                          If you decide to use a different oil grade from the earlier oil in the engine, do an engine flush (liqui Moly or stp) and then add the new oil (though I think you'll need to add about 1.8ltrs of new oil rather than the regular 1.5ltrs as all the oil from the engine will come out due to the engine flush. Hence little bit more oil is needed.
                          Don't you think at 1000 KM it's too early to use an Engine Flush? And is it really compulsory to do that for changing grades, in my case from 10w50 to 20w50?
                          2005 HH Karizma [SOLD]
                          2008 Yamaha R15 V1.0 [SOLD]
                          2018 Bajaj Dominar 400 ABS Matte Black [Current]

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                          • Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

                            Originally posted by Greymatter View Post
                            Don't you think at 1000 KM it's too early to use an Engine Flush? And is it really compulsory to do that for changing grades, in my case from 10w50 to 20w50?
                            A motorcycle's engine oil cannot be drained fully during oil change because of the design . Oil manufacturers are quite aware of this and thus all motorcycle oils are designed to deal with the remaining old oil , and all motorcycle oils are fully inter compatible between grades & brands . therefore no need to use any kind of flushing oil in motorcycle engines ever . Motorcycle manufacturer would recommend it if it was necessary , which they don't . Moreover some of the flushing oil , which is basically a solvent , shall remain back in the sump and spoil the fresh new oil you pour in , which is sad .

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                            • Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

                              Originally posted by Pinaki View Post
                              A motorcycle's engine oil cannot be drained fully during oil change because of the design . Oil manufacturers are quite aware of this and thus all motorcycle oils are designed to deal with the remaining old oil , and all motorcycle oils are fully inter compatible between grades & brands . therefore no need to use any kind of flushing oil in motorcycle engines ever . Motorcycle manufacturer would recommend it if it was necessary , which they don't . Moreover some of the flushing oil , which is basically a solvent , shall remain back in the sump and spoil the fresh new oil you pour in , which is sad .
                              So I can just drain 10W50 and pour 20W50 at 1000 KM without changing oil filter again right?
                              2005 HH Karizma [SOLD]
                              2008 Yamaha R15 V1.0 [SOLD]
                              2018 Bajaj Dominar 400 ABS Matte Black [Current]

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                              • Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

                                Originally posted by Greymatter View Post
                                So I can just drain 10W50 and pour 20W50 at 1000 KM without changing oil filter again right?
                                Absolutely . And if your bike's oil goes a bit low during it's run , and you've a little unused 10w50 left with you , can use it for top-ups of the 20w50 too . However if the replaceable oil-filter is normally due for replacement anyway , then replace it .
                                Last edited by Pinaki; 02-08-2019, 11:57 AM.

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