Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[sanjeet286]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

AHO is an added safety measure as prescribed by the authorities. Why would you want to get rid of it?

Has anyone installed a Bypass switch to get rid of the always on headlamp feature without cutting wires? If we don't cut any wires and somehow manage to install a switch does it void warranty?

[ginzon]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Guys... Did anyone figure out whether the chain that comes with Dominar is x-ring or o-ring.. Need to confirm b4 I go for my 4th servicing...

[kp4144]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Guys... Did anyone figure out whether the chain that comes with Dominar is x-ring or o-ring.. Need to confirm b4 I go for my 4th servicing...

It's an O-ring, X-rings arent very common.

[kiran2508]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

No one has ever put hazard lights on new Dominar 2019 without cutting wires?

Just contact dothediy n ask if this work for 2019 as well.. No need to cut wires...
If you cut and something goes wrong, svc's won't entertain you... remember that..

You don't need to cut any wires or spend ridiculous money like ₹1000-1500 for hazard lights as shown on few websites.

If you are okay with basic hazard light with single pattern with all 4 indicator blinking in fast rate or slow rate, you can get it done for ₹250. All you need to know is few basic electrical stuff knowledge, need a bit of patience and basic parts.
1. DC indicator flasher from Pulsar 150 bikes (Bulb indicator flasher for fast blink rate, LED indicator flasher for slow default blink rate) - ₹110
2. No. IN4007 Diodes, 2 quanity - ₹10
3. Simple On/Off Switch - ₹40
4. 3 meter 12V rated wire - ₹60
5. 10A fuse - ₹15
6. Insulation Tape - ₹15
Access to a soldering iron will be good but not mandatory.

You will not be cutting any wires, just connection 1 wire to battery +ve terminal, 2 wires one each into L and R indicator removable socket near taillight.

Everything is revertible to stock condition and warranty will not be void

[s1d]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Wanted to buy a cover for my dominar as I'll be going out of town for a month. Was searching on Amazon but everything had a mixed review. Did anyone buy a cover for the bike which serves the purpose of protecting it from the dust ? Could you share the link please

amazon now has their own brand of bike covers, branded as solimo.
I bought one a few months ago, and it does a good job. I picked up the model recommended for the bullet, and it very well fits (slightly bigger) for my duke. Had it covered for a month, and not a spec of dust on removing it !
It isn't like those tarpaulin material thick covers, but a thinner water resistant material like most bike covers.

https://www.amazon.in/Amazon-Brand-Solimo-Enfield-Resistant/dp/B07F7VBT7X

this is what i am using.. and should easily fit the dominar too.

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No one has ever put hazard lights on new Dominar 2019 without cutting wires ?

probably since 2019 the wiring is changed a bit.. looks like that at least on the ktm from the info i've been able to gather.
pl check with the seller before ordering.

also as another member [MENTION=59090]kiran2508[/MENTION] pointed out, a little of manual wiring (without cutting any stock wires) is possible to get the hazard light functionality albeit a single default pattern. definitely not as easy as a plug n play module with multiple patterns.

[ashislakra1989]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Are you asking for the footage of the engine noise before the service? If so here is the footage: https://youtu.be/9EIid2_A_Ig

If the sound is similar, plz take your bike to the service station as soon as possible. You dont want to risk it out with a brand new bike

After getting fixed footage.

[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

No one has ever put hazard lights on new Dominar 2019 without cutting wires ?

Hope this video helps. No splicing, no chattaphatta. Just a clean removable DIY.

Cheers!
VJ

[kiran2508]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hope this video helps. No splicing, no chattaphatta. Just a clean removable DIY.

No one has ever put hazard lights on new Dominar 2019 without cutting wires ?

As mentioned if one is rich enough and affluent to invest ₹1399 on just a "Hazard light" with no chattaphatta with clean removable DIY, then by all means follow the above link and buy the plug and play module, but when someone is paying EMI close to which costs 50% of the cost of an hazards, then you get to choose.

For someone who is on tight on budget to not throw away money on some startup home made product and values money over functionality, then I've posted the basic DIY.

If you need a detailed wiring diagram, DM me I'll be happy to help yup anytime.

[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

As mentioned if one is rich enough and affluent to invest ₹1399 on just a "Hazard light" with no chattaphatta with clean removable DIY, then by all means follow the above link and buy the plug and play module, but when someone is paying EMI close to which costs 50% of the cost of an hazards, then you get to choose

If you need a detailed wiring diagram, DM me I'll be happy to help yup anytime.

Well, he at least people have a choice now, don't they Do share the wiring diagram for everyone, afterall it's best put sooner to use, so that everyone benefits of it.

Edit your old post and put in the diagram, it'll be extremely helpful for Domigans here.

Cheers!
VJ

[Petronius]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

After getting fixed footage.

Sadly I continue the have the issue albeit with little intensity as compared to before. The buzz in the handlebar has increased to a greater extent. Engine has become coarse as well. Need to take the bike again to the service station on monday. This is turning out to be some bad experience with the bike. Here is how the bike sounds now. https://youtu.be/gs0GuWCAZAI

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

The stock one comes with O-ring only. The after market, Rolon does have an X ring option. O-ring, X-ring or Z ring, for our conditions, proper chain maintenance coupled with proper slack and periodic lubing will help chain prolong its life and provides for a smoother, crisper throttle feel and performance.

Cheers!
VJ

Hi VJ have you checked the rings by cutting the chain. Afaik the stock chain is also Rolon and price is on same side, the only thing is that Rolon has now started selling it off the shelf in open Market. No one has till now broken the oem chain and checked where it is o or x. But one thing is sure that stock is Rolon there is R logo on each alternate link.
And that over hyped gold x ring is just a color of chain with no additional advantage.

[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Sadly I continue the have the issue albeit with little intensity as compared to before. The buzz in the handlebar has increased to a greater extent. Engine has become coarse as well. Need to take the bike again to the service station on monday. This is turning out to be some bad experience with the bike. Here is how the bike sounds now. https://youtu.be/gs0GuWCAZAI

As I mentioned earlier, I suspect the timing chain and cam chain tensioner. Since, they've replaced, as you mentioned the rocker arm and a few items, I am not sure they've maintained the right shim clearances for all four valves. Do get the clearances re-inspected, also get the CCT replaced, just in case.

Hi VJ have you checked the rings by cutting the chain. Afaik the stock chain is also Rolon and price is on same side, the only thing is that Rolon has now started selling it off the shelf in open Market. No one has till now broken the oem chain and checked where it is o or x. But one thing is sure that stock is Rolon there is R logo on each alternate link.
And that over hyped gold x ring is just a color of chain with no additional advantage.

Oh Inder, how I wish I could have sliced the pins wide open and check. When I last checked with the KTM head here for the same, although this topic came completely unnatural when we were talking about chain slack in the Dukes. And incidentally, he's said to me that, all KTM bikes and Dominar for that matter their chains are manufactured by Rolon and they are all O-ring chains, and when even manual mentions the same, why take the risk of killing an already dead chain.



Cheers!
VJ

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

As I mentioned earlier, I suspect the timing chain and cam chain tensioner. Since, they've replaced, as you mentioned the rocker arm and a few items, I am not sure they've maintained the right shim clearances for all four valves. Do get the clearances re-inspected, also get the CCT replaced, just in case.





Oh Inder, how I wish I could have sliced the pins wide open and check. When I last checked with the KTM head here for the same, although this topic came completely unnatural when we were talking about chain slack in the Dukes. And incidentally, he's said to me that, all KTM bikes and Dominar for that matter their chains are manufactured by Rolon and they are all O-ring chains, and when even manual mentions the same, why take the risk of killing an already dead chain.

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Cheers!
VJ

Ha ha that's good, but when i had a conversation with asm of bajaj he told me it is x ring and they mentioned it as o coz both o and x are actually round rings.
We have actually have to cut the ring and see the face to clear this confusion [emoji1787][emoji1787].
Would ask in the group if someone in Changing the chain to break it up and cut the ring.

[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

is x ring and they mentioned it as o coz both o and x are actually round rings.

Oh dear heavens! This cracked me up so bad, Inder. These showroom guys, what were they thinking "cos both are actually round rings" No, you need not split a chain to see if it's O ring or X right, the very diameter of the X ring will show up with some ridges, indicating it's an X ring, basically, the oil gets locked in the pockets of V both up and down, hence provide better lubrication. But again I could be wrong, because I for sure know the Dukes have a some ridges on their chain O rings and it can mean it's an X ring.

But, you can be right, perhaps the showroom guys might have generically said these are O rings instead of X rings.

Cheers!
VJ

[ashwanth.r]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

And that over hyped gold x ring is just a color of chain with no additional advantage.

It must be brass or similar metal coating to prevent rusting. I vaguely remember someone posting TIDC chain for Gixxer 155 where the box claimed that 'gold' plating is to prevent corrosion.