Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

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Probably a faulty oil pressure sensor. If you have checked the engine oil level, and it's as per spec and the error throws up at particular RPM or speed, chances are high that you might have a faulty oil pressure sensor. It's recommended that you double check your oil level by draining it at the SVC and ruling out any chances. Good luck.

Cheers!
VJ

I have a similar feeling too. Also the case has got a little bit weirder, while on a short sunday ride to a nearby dhabha (45km single side), while going as usual the light pops up and i continue riding. Although while returning back I am riding at constant speeds between 80-90 and no light pops up. I even push the bike to 100kmph to check but still the sensor or the pump works fine. Also which i forgot to add before was as soon as i turn off the ignition and turn it back on their is no error light displayed.

[B7ACKTHORN]

Hey guys I have been facing a weird sort of problem with my bike(July 2017) lately. As soon as I hit the highways and come into 5th or 6th gear and cross speeds of around 70kmph my check engine oil light pops up. Do you guys have any idea what might be causing this issue. I have checked the engine oil and it is present in sufficient quantity and can be seen from the window.

Probably a faulty oil pressure sensor. If you have checked the engine oil level, and it's as per spec and the error throws up at particular RPM or speed, chances are high that you might have a faulty oil pressure sensor. It's recommended that you double check your oil level by draining it at the SVC and ruling out any chances. Good luck.

Cheers!
VJ

[sanjeet286]

Hey guys I have been facing a weird sort of problem with my bike(July 2017) lately. As soon as I hit the highways and come into 5th or 6th gear and cross speeds of around 70kmph my check engine oil light pops up. Do you guys have any idea what might be causing this issue. I have checked the engine oil and it is present in sufficient quantity and can be seen from the window.

Maybe some trouble with the oil pump. Else check if you have enough oil (assuming there has been no oil leak). You are using thr right grade of oil right? 10W-50?

[J_ARTLY]

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.

I tried using liqui moly benzene tec additive. I feel the difference after half fuel tank is consumed. Bike feel more peppier. Throttle response is smooth. I used 3.5 ml/litre. Especially what is improved is low speed riding in higher gears. Jerks and knocking is minimized not totally gone. Now i can do as low as 55 to 60 kmh in 6th gear without any knocking.

[V 12]

Hey guys I have been facing a weird sort of problem with my bike(July 2017) lately. As soon as I hit the highways and come into 5th or 6th gear and cross speeds of around 70kmph my check engine oil light pops up. Do you guys have any idea what might be causing this issue. I have checked the engine oil and it is present in sufficient quantity and can be seen from the window.

[sanjeet286]

I generally change the air filter every 6months, esp since its 260 bucks or something, and some of the engine performance issues in this thread have been resolved by changing this filter. Spark plugs and Throttle body can be looked at in the owners manual. But I think that can also be done every 15k Kms.

I used thr STP FI cleaner for my bike.. Used 3 times every 5k Kms and it seemed nice. But I have read that you can keep the engine clean by using a premium fuel (such as shell premium) once every 4 full tanks.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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..

[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?

[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.

[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?