Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[sanjeet286]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Cracks at 6000kms seems to early. Get it checked at the closet mrf faast center and they'll advise.

Cracks are showing on the sidewall of the rear tyre. Stock MRF Revz, 6000km run. Does it need replacement?

The tyre also has three puncture plugs, how many are considered too many plugs?

[kp4144]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Cracks at 6000kms seems to early. Get it checked at the closet mrf faast center and they'll advise.

I swapped the tyre anyway. Got Apollo Alpha H1.

[yashasvi]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Please share some information regarding the tyres, price, small performance review, any other observation.

I swapped the tyre anyway. Got Apollo Alpha H1.

[kp4144]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Please share some information regarding the tyres, price, small performance review, any other observation.

Got them for 6k, haven't had the chance to test them yet, only ran about 20km. Will post a review in a few days.

[arya809]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Why does rear axle nut require so much of torque, 100 kg.m to be precise?

I adjusted the chain slack myself and measured the markings exactly in millimeters. As you all may know, it was a tedious process because the chain keeps getting tighter after tightening the axle nut.

I don't have a torque wrench so made some assumptions on how much body weight to put on the spanner. But I soon found out that rear wheel gets harder to spin as soon as you tighten the axle nut lightly. Based on that, I tightened it with medium force.

Then took it to the SVC and requested the friendly mechanic to re-adjust it with a torque wrench. By that time, the axle nut had become loose and he had to turn it a lot to finally arrive at 1000 kg.cm torque figure.

But that definitely tightens the rear wheel a lot, it doesn't spins more than 1 revolution freely by hand. IS THIS OKAY? ( In comparison it was making 2-3 revs by hand with fully opened axle nut).

[MENTION=89004]Ijs[/MENTION] Kindly comment.

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Why does rear axle nut require so much of torque, 100 kg.m to be precise?

I adjusted the chain slack myself and measured the markings exactly in millimeters. As you all may know, it was a tedious process because the chain keeps getting tighter after tightening the axle nut.

I don't have a torque wrench so made some assumptions on how much body weight to put on the spanner. But I soon found out that rear wheel gets harder to spin as soon as you tighten the axle nut lightly. Based on that, I tightened it with medium force.

Then took it to the SVC and requested the friendly mechanic to re-adjust it with a torque wrench. By that time, the axle nut had become loose and he had to turn it a lot to finally arrive at 1000 kg.cm torque figure.

But that definitely tightens the rear wheel a lot, it doesn't spins more than 1 revolution freely by hand. IS THIS OKAY? ( In comparison it was making 2-3 revs by hand with fully opened axle nut).

[MENTION=89004]Ijs[/MENTION] Kindly comment.

It only require 9.0 to 11.0 kgm of torque 1 kg m is 9.5 something NM. For unit in cm 1000 seems ok. As for revolutions feeling tight then it could be a over tight chain slack or stuck brake pads. Free hand rotations are not as smooth in Motorcycles now days as it use to be, another factor is that one of the brake pads (inner) on the disc runs in little contact and it is ok.
If it the bolt is getting lose frequently then do get the Axel rod and bolt threads inspected. While aligning the chain adjuster on the rh side hold it in place by hand while tightening the axel so that it remains at its place.

Compare the free hand rotations of wheel with another Dominar sadly i can't do this as i no longer owns a Dominar but yes it was tight same in my current Motorcycle.

Reference pic is for the workshop manual (Spanish)

[arya809]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[MENTION=89004]Ijs[/MENTION]

Thanks for the reply.

I already know about the brake pads making the wheel harder to rotate freely. Kindly read my last lines, I specifically wrote that the rear wheel was rotating quite freely just BEFORE tightening the axle nut. Everything else was constant like brake pads and chain slack. I had meticulously measured the chain slack and kept it at 2.5 cms just before tightening the axle nut.

So clearly, a tighter axle nut grips the wheel bearings (or something like that) making it harder to spin, I am asking because it appears that this STEALS the power at wheel by making it harder to spin?

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[MENTION=89004]Ijs[/MENTION]

Thanks for the reply.

I already know about the brake pads making the wheel harder to rotate freely. Kindly read my last lines, I specifically wrote that the rear wheel was rotating quite freely just BEFORE tightening the axle nut. Everything else was constant like brake pads and chain slack. I had meticulously measured the chain slack and kept it at 2.5 cms just before tightening the axle nut.

So clearly, a tighter axle nut grips the wheel bearings (or something like that) making it harder to spin, I am asking because it appears that this STEALS the power at wheel by making it harder to spin?

Don't worry it won't steal any power from the rear wheel it is like this on other Dominars too and on my Interceptor also.
As long as there is no abnormal noise coming from wheel bearing all is good and the mechanic used the correct torque while tightening it. If you spot and side to side movement then check swingarm adjustment marks and make sure that the cush rubber bushes are properly seated on the hub.

[super_fatman]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hey Guys,

Need some info. Done with all my free service also. Will be coming back to Bangalore tomorrow. Thought of getting the bike serviced there and bring it back to Udupi (my hometown)
This place doesn't have any good service centers, so thought of getting it serviced in Blore before getting it here. Apart from the Bajaj Showroom service centers (kasturba road ), which other known service center can I get it serviced at. Heard a lot about Art of Motorcycle. Are they good with Dominors?

[sanjeet286]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hey Guys,

Need some info. Done with all my free service also. Will be coming back to Bangalore tomorrow. Thought of getting the bike serviced there and bring it back to Udupi (my hometown)
This place doesn't have any good service centers, so thought of getting it serviced in Blore before getting it here. Apart from the Bajaj Showroom service centers (kasturba road ), which other known service center can I get it serviced at. Heard a lot about Art of Motorcycle. Are they good with Dominors?

You should absolutely try out Highlander, HSR Layout or the Mottard House, Horamavu. Highly rated places as per the Dominar club blore. But you'll need to call in advance and check if they have slots for servicing and if liquids such as oil etc are in stock (your preferred brand).

Also, most of the services are pretty much straight forward, unless you have any specific issues you'd like them to fix..

[404]

Trying to get my m'cycle out of lockdown mode but facing an issue.

Switched on and fuel pump did prime at the usual speed, cranked starter 2 times and it jumped to life. As it was warming up, the bike stalled and then refused to start again. I'm guessing it pulled some of the older fuel from the tank.

This was followed by the electricals cutting off every time I hit the starter switch and then fuel pump primes as if I've just toggled the engine kill switch. Every time it cuts off, I can hear a single click sound under the seat.

[QuadrupleagentZ]

Trying to get my m'cycle out of lockdown mode but facing an issue.

Switched on and fuel pump did prime at the usual speed, cranked starter 2 times and it jumped to life. As it was warming up, the bike stalled and then refused to start again. I'm guessing it pulled some of the older fuel from the tank.

This was followed by the electricals cutting off every time I hit the starter switch and then fuel pump primes as if I've just toggled the engine kill switch. Every time it cuts off, I can hear a single click sound under the seat.

Looks like your battery's dead. Happens when you leave the bike for a long duration. Just try to jumpstart the bike in second gear. Electricals get cut off everytime you try to start is due to the fact that the starter requires 12v to start the bike and due to the battery being low, its not able to get enough power and all the electricals are getting shut.

Just try to jumpstart the bike in second gear or if you know how, they remove the battery and get it charged. If you plan on keeping the bike untouched for long durations say a month, then remove the battery terminals and the battery would get discharged slowly then.

[ashislakra1989]

Trying to get my m'cycle out of lockdown mode but facing an issue.

Switched on and fuel pump did prime at the usual speed, cranked starter 2 times and it jumped to life. As it was warming up, the bike stalled and then refused to start again. I'm guessing it pulled some of the older fuel from the tank.

This was followed by the electricals cutting off every time I hit the starter switch and then fuel pump primes as if I've just toggled the engine kill switch. Every time it cuts off, I can hear a single click sound under the seat.

Check your battery that might have drained out after the bike has been kept idle for too long.

[J_ARTLY]

Hi xhbhpians,

I have d400 ug19 purchased aug 19.
I want to know about when should be
1. Air filter changed ?
2. Spark plugs cleaned ?
3. Throttle body cleaned ?
As my running is very less bike has clocked around 5600 kms on odo. All the riding is in urban conditions and paved roads no off roading means less dirty conditions.
Last service or third free service was done on around 3800 kms oil and oil filter were changed. Now according to bajaj app service is due in first half of dec.
And any reviews regrding fuel additive like Stp octane booster or liqui moly. I usually fill up premi2 fuel extra premium or speed only but i am not satisfied with refinement still feel some vibrations and harshness in engine. Does these additives do their job as mentioned in reviews.
TIA.

[Indivar]

Hi xhbhpians,

I have d400 ug19 purchased aug 19.
I want to know about when should be
1. Air filter changed ? No
2. Spark plugs cleaned ? No
3. Throttle body cleaned ? Could do it
As my running is very less bi
And any reviews regrding fuel additive like Stp octane booster or liqui moly. I usually fill up premi2 fuel extra premium or speed only but i am not satisfied with refinement still feel some vibrations and harshness in engine. Does these additives do their job as mentioned in reviews.

Additives won't make an engine smooth. Continue to use premium fuel if you prefer since they have additives already. Otherwise, it's the same exact fuel with extra marketing to make more money out of a regulated product.

Any smoothness you feel on adding additives is mostly inside your head. I feel my bike runs smoother on regular petrol.