Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[AkshayMithyantha]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

1. Check if the handle bar is perpendicular to the front wheel. I don't see any thing else that causes swaying in a new bike.

2. FYI this is not a commuter like splendor or tvs sport to ride below 3k rpm. It cleanly pulls from around 57kmph @ 3500rpm without any knocking which is already great. You should try riding a duke 390.

Thanks for the reply..
1. Will check the handle bar..
2. Keeping the bike under 4k rpm limit and keeping it above 3k rpm on every gear at every speed is tough..

What run-in speeds/rpm limits do you follow?

[sman999]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Thanks for the reply..
1. Will check the handle bar..
2. Keeping the bike under 4k rpm limit and keeping it above 3k rpm on every gear at every speed is tough..

What run-in speeds/rpm limits do you follow?

That question can lead to a lotta argument. I personally don't ride looking at the rpm. I didn't go beyond 100kmph so far, she had clocked 1050kms. 100kmph comes at just above 5500rpm. Running in done in city is good, as you do a lotta gear changes and rpm varies. But in highways you should not constantly stick to a certain speed while running in. while in highway I ride at @80 for 5 mins then @90 for 5 mins then @100 for 5 mins then again get back wards. In the mean time I try and downshift when ever I encounter traffic, road undulations. If you can do that you can quickly get past the run in period with ease. It's just my way of doing it.

[satyajit200ns]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Received a call from my sales rep. asking for my name to be added to dominar owners group from Bajaj.We already have a dominar owners group from Mumbai and yesterday was breakfast ride to Lonavla.Ride to Igatpuri is planned for later this month. Have to give bike for first service tomorrow.

The igatpuri ride!
Our group is looking forward to it.
DOC nashik chapter :-)







Did anyone upgrade tyres?




Got paddock for the beast!

[vengalabdj]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Guys, does anyone know the sprocket sizes on the dominar? Both the front and the rear.

[Nakul Sharma]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

As we know that the tank on the Dominar 400 is a plastic tank and not a metal one , so can we wax it , I don't know if we can wax a plastic tank ?

[s1d]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

As we know that the tank on the Dominar 400 is a plastic tank and not a metal one , so can we wax it , I don't know if we can wax a plastic tank ?

the dominar probably has a separate inner plastic tank and an external fiber/plastic cover (much like the prev gen duke, the fz etc..) which is what one sees from the outside.
You can wax the outside painted surface using a regular wax but do not use this wax on matte finishes and unpainted plastics (use specific products made for such plastics)

[Manu Abraham]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

I got the formula 1 carnuba wax. Just want to know if its safe to apply on the tank and the fiber parts. ?

[abhisheklalnediya]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Any one did long rides?? 500+
How is the ride quality?

How is the ride for cruising? What the best cruise speed?

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Today went to book my ride, but there was only one stock of Blue.
and next lot comes by end of this week. so planning to go by then and pick a ride.

What are the things to check before choosing the ride?

[Kevin Braganza]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hi guys did my first service at executive Bajaj today Now about ecu update
Service manager connected a service tool(diagnostic tool) to bikes ecu.It showed company name ie. Bosch.
It also showed RE 500 and other company names means it is common for other vehicles. Then he scrolled down to dominar400 which is last and pressed enter.The ignition was on and he was monitoring data. Then he noted down the ecu code number.There was a message 'connect USB cable to computer'.He left the service tool connected to the ecu and entered the code in computer.It is here that he learns of any update.So whether its Jan model or Feb it is the code which decides the software which is provided by manufacturer, now and in future services.

[Manu Abraham]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Any one did long rides?? 500+
How is the ride quality?

How is the ride for cruising? What the best cruise speed?

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Today went to book my ride, but there was only one stock of Blue.
and next lot comes by end of this week. so planning to go by then and pick a ride.

What are the things to check before choosing the ride?

Yup, Bangalore - Gokarna , total 1100 (up and down).

Ride quality - Excellent
Cross wind effect - bare minimum
Rider comfort - Excellent
Pillion Comfort - Horrendous

Its a treat to ride this on a long route down a highway, you can switch pace easily, 80,90,100,120.. everything goes.

[atulmnh]

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Pillion Comfort - Horrendous

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can you please elaborate more on pillion comfort. I have heard its good from others, that why asking you?

[abhisheklalnediya]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

can you please elaborate more on pillion comfort. I have heard its good from others, that why asking you?

Today did city ride as a pillion, Not Good for Balls at all

[sman999]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Guys, does anyone know the sprocket sizes on the dominar? Both the front and the rear.

The rear is a 45 teeth if im not wrong. Inner sprocket i didnt see it yet. It should be mentioned in the sprocket. Check it.

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

That question can lead to a lotta argument. I personally don't ride looking at the rpm. I didn't go beyond 100kmph so far, she had clocked 1050kms. 100kmph comes at just above 5500rpm. Running in done in city is good, as you do a lotta gear changes and rpm varies. But in highways you should not constantly stick to a certain speed while running in. while in highway I ride at @80 for 5 mins then @90 for 5 mins then @100 for 5 mins then again get back wards. In the mean time I try and downshift when ever I encounter traffic, road undulations. If you can do that you can quickly get past the run in period with ease. It's just my way of doing it.

+1 to this i have done this on all my previous rides as well without any issues.

I got the formula 1 carnuba wax. Just want to know if its safe to apply on the tank and the fiber parts. ?

Use f1 wax on pain and for black part and mudgaurd use dash board polish or silicon one.

[Manu Abraham]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

can you please elaborate more on pillion comfort. I have heard its good from others, that why asking you?

The seat is rock hard, and it hurts, i mean hurts like hell over a long ride, its basically pushing up hard on your bum. if you are tall then its even worse.