Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[sanjeet286]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Superb dedication :-) I don't think the dealers will do it as they are primarily tied up with MRF. You may have to check with the tyre shops (JC Road) or any in city ones if they would agree.

Hey guys! I've gone through the last 9 months worth of discussions on this thread and I'm pretty sure Dominar is my next bike. I currently own an RS200 and it's time for an upgrade.

I've heard that it's possible to trade in the stock tyres when they're brand new and buy a new set of tyres (eyeing Apollo H1 or Rosso 2). Do you guys know a place in Bangalore that can help out? Or any other suggestions?

[sanjeet286]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

This is why I used when picking up my 2018 version. Please change it for the 2019 one :-)

Do we have any PDI checklist specifically for Dominar? If so please do share, if not a generic one would suffice.

[sanjeet286]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

I just shared the one which I used for 2018 version. See if that helps.

AFAIK, i don't think there's one specifically made for Dominar. If there is one, any member of the group could share it for you. But here's the generic one if in case it helps --> https://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcy...on-thread.html

[sanjeet286]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Admin from DRCB mentioned this. He has 2017 model.

You need
R/L mirrors
Left yoke assembly (it will have clutch lever too)
Right yoke (it's a small piece) no stock available so did some jugad for now.

Overall cost is around 1300..

Hi Guys.

I own a 2017 model Dominar wanted to install the mirror of 2019 model.

Has anyone installed the new design mirrors in the old model? Service centre guys said it requires few changes?

Please help.

Ride Safe!

[Sunnychayan]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

I have a 2017 model dominar. I need to get a new battery. Need some suggestions. Is the AMARON AP-BTZ9R suitable?

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

I have a 2017 model dominar. I need to get a new battery. Need some suggestions. Is the AMARON AP-BTZ9R suitable?

Stock is 12v 8ah Vrla, for replacement battery you will most probably get 12v 9ah vrla . Both amaron and xide are good check the warranty package and ease of getting it checked or replaced if ever needed. Buy a brand which has good support network at your location

And do match the specs. Again both Amaron and exide are good to go.

[Sunnychayan]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Stock is 12v 8ah Vrla, for replacement battery you will most probably get 12v 9ah vrla . Both amaron and xide are good check the warranty package and ease of getting it checked or replaced if ever needed. Buy a brand which has good support network at your location

And do match the specs. Again both Amaron and exide are good to go.

A 9ah battery won't create any problems I hope?

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

A 9ah battery won't create any problems I hope?

Yes, no issues. Most of the times stock battery rating is only available for stock.
So if you won't get 8ah then 9ah is good to go. Many are using Amaron 9ah.

Important part is 12v 8ah/9ah vrla.

[Sunnychayan]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Yes, no issues. Most of the times stock battery rating is only available for stock.
So if you won't get 8ah then 9ah is good to go. Many are using Amaron 9ah.

Important part is 12v 8ah/9ah vrla.

Okay. Thanks a lot. Appreciate it🤘

[s1d]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

I have a 2017 model dominar. I need to get a new battery. Need some suggestions. Is the AMARON AP-BTZ9R suitable?

this is a 8Ah battery only.. don't get confused with the 9 in the model number.

Stock is 12v 8ah Vrla, for replacement battery you will most probably get 12v 9ah vrla . Both amaron and xide are good check the warranty package and ease of getting it checked or replaced if ever needed. Buy a brand which has good support network at your location

And do match the specs. Again both Amaron and exide are good to go.

both the exide and amaron vrla 8Ah batteries have the 9 in their model numbers.. they are infact only 8Ah and a direct replacement for the ktm/dominor.

[Centi]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Guys, I need Help...

I have "Manually" installed a hazard light line from the stock flasher relay to a hazard switch I installed to the handlebar, back to the left and right signal light connections. Basically just tried sharing the relay output to all the signal lights so all of them blinks at the same time when I turn on a switch. I thought I had it OK, because when I switched it on, it works and blinks normally... However If I start the engine, the normal blinking turns into irregular strobe like flashes..., once I turn off the engine, it returns the normal blinking....

Do you have any idea how can I make this work normally while the engine is running???

[LordVishnu]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Thank you, will definitely try it one step stiffer. I have both 2018 as well as 2019 dominar and older one is more stable when changing directions at high speeds compared to the 2019 model.

That almost sound like a deal-breaker to me as I'm planning to buy the new dominar but read your later post on how its better aimed at touring purpose than sporty or agile handling. Does this really make that much of a difference in handling between the old and new models? I did find the bike incredibly stable while I took a test drive few weeks back but it did feel hard to maneuver at corners. Haven't ridden the old model anytime though.

[hi.manshu]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Thanks Buddy.

Admin from DRCB mentioned this. He has 2017 model.

You need
R/L mirrors
Left yoke assembly (it will have clutch lever too)
Right yoke (it's a small piece) no stock available so did some jugad for now.

Overall cost is around 1300..

[Dr.Strange]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

That almost sound like a deal-breaker to me as I'm planning to buy the new dominar but read your later post on how its better aimed at touring purpose than sporty or agile handling. Does this really make that much of a difference in handling between the old and new models? I did find the bike incredibly stable while I took a test drive few weeks back but it did feel hard to maneuver at corners. Haven't ridden the old model anytime though.

It is completely stable as I have been riding it for last couple of weeks in Mumbai traffic and open roads, both feel absolutely amazing. I would say go for it.

[Donmathew]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

I test rode the bike yesterday and it leans towards the right a lot especially when you let go of the handlebars. Any particular reason for this?

Also, any suggestions for better tyres to replace the stock ones? Will mainly be used for city rides.