Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[siva1001]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hi All, wanted to share a test ride experience of Dominar today. I experienced both the power loss issue and the vibrations above 4k rpm as mentioned in this thread. All this on a test ride vehicle 😲. Mentioned my concern to the sales rep, seems the test ride vehicle was due for service, he asked me to come back tomorrow evening. Why can't bajaj maintain their test ride vehicles? I was so hopeful of booking it today, now having second thoughts.

Update on my previous post, I took a followup test ride. This time it feels like it went through a thorough service and is well tuned. There are some vibrations but its something that could be lived with, not bad at all for a single cylinder 400cc. The power loss was felt only once, guess its due to some vapor lock as its parked outside in the searing Chennai heat. The engine sounds like its KTM cousin but muted to a great extent, it is a VFM proposition unlike any other motorcycle in its segment.

[Ghostfreak]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Update on my previous post, I took a followup test ride. This time it feels like it went through a thorough service and is well tuned. There are some vibrations but its something that could be lived with, not bad at all for a single cylinder 400cc. The power loss was felt only once, guess its due to some vapor lock as its parked outside in the searing Chennai heat. The engine sounds like its KTM cousin but muted to a great extent, it is a VFM proposition unlike any other motorcycle in its segment.

I think it sound better than ktm..

[sagardesai]

Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Is dominar ok for guy of 5'3 height and 60kg weight?

[I Ride Alone]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Is dominar ok for guy of 5'3 height and 60kg weight?

You would have to tip toe to keep both legs on the ground. Can be manageable. Do have a test ride and check it out.

Cheers.

[I Ride Alone]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hi guys, my friend is the market for for buying a new bike below Rs. 2 lakhs. He was into the Mojo earlier but since I told him about the Dominar he is interested in that too, due to cool headlamps and ABS.

Any long-term owners can give a brief summary of how your experience has been so far. What you love and hate about Dominar?

He is mostly going to use it 85% in city and 15% on highways. I suggested him the Dominar because of the comfy rider seat and usable pillion seat. Your inputs are welcomed.

Cheers!

For this budget, Dominar ABS is the most value for money bike.

Of all the problems and issues discussed here...There isn't anything that is a deal breaker.

Cheers.

[I Ride Alone]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Got my bike this afternoon, tested 10 km and jerking are now 80% less. still there is jerking but its accapteble.
i ask about what they do and they told me that your fuel filter is choked. and they charge me 100rs for it.
i wonder if fuel filter in not in good condition then way jerk is not coming at higher rpm or higher speed were bike need more fuel?????? its come at constant speed and rpm.
well i will update after few days if problem is solve or not.

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at rpm between 2 to 3k and at constant speed not in accelerate.
any gear you can feel it

Let me check it out... haven't noticed it yet. Mostly have been above 3k rpm while moving at steady speed.

[abhisheklalnediya]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hello Guys,

Any one did oil change them self??
Whats the procedure??
How to access the drain bolt under the exhaust pipe??
Please post some photos or video.

Which gasket we need to replace, one on the exhaust pipe from engine head??

if any one have a bill of first service, please post it to check the items needed.

I am planning to change to Motul or Shell..

[marmiteminer]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Any one did oil change them self? Whats the procedure?

How to access the drain bolt under the exhaust pipe?

Yes, I did. Oil change of Dominar is split in three parts. The procedure is not easy. Paddock stand is not required. Motorcycle must be free of dirt during the process. The process must be carried in a clean place free of dust.

Items needed: (provided no other part is damaged)

Dominar Engine oil
Oil Filter
8MM T Spanner
12MM T Spanner
12MM Ring Spanner
18MM Open end Spanner
13MM Open end spannner
4MM Allen Key


Part1: Warm up the engine & stop.

1) Remove oil filler cap.

2) Remove the primary drain bolt 18MM spanner

3) Drain the oil.

4) Remove the oil strainer & clean.

5) Remove the oil filter & clean the surrounding area.


Part2: After 3 hours, when the engine cools down. This part is about accessing the evacuation strainer.

1) Remove the engine cowl with 4mm allen key. (4 screws)

2) Remove the engine cowl holder with 8mm T spanner (3 screws)

3) Loosen the silencer clamp, located below near side stand with a 12mm ring spanner

4) Very carefully loosen & remove the nuts attached to the head stud with 12mm T spanner on left side & 12MM ring spanner on the right side. Now the bend pipe assembly is loosened & out of the head socket. The bend pipe cannot be removed fully without loosening the radiator assembly (not required)

5) Now you can access the evacuation strainer from below. Remove the cap with 13MM open end spanner. Residue oil will drain off.

6) Clean the evacuation strainer & fit it back, close the cap.

7) Now fit everything back. Special care is to be taken while fitting the bend pipe into the head. Do not over-tighten the engine head stud nuts. There is no gasket between engine head & bend pipe. A metal gasket is present between bend pipe & muffler, however it is not at all required to replace it.


Part3:

1) Immerse the new oil filter in new oil till it fully absorbs the oil.

2) Fit in the new oil filter & close the cap.

3) Fill in 1.5L of 10W50 synthetic oil through the filler. Do not change the grade of oil.

4) Thoroughly clean the silencer area for oil droppings. Otherwise smoke will erupt.

5) You are done.

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Sorry guys was down with heat stroke so wasn't able to reply.

Throttle lag: Which gear is it observed? And at what speed/rpm?
Is there any consistent pattern?

No such fix pattern mainly 3rd gear and above some times at speeds of 60 or 70. Gives gives the feeling like fuel is finished.

Reset it at home? How?

There is a video on youtube, if u search Bajaj dominar 400 ecu reset. I have made that video and written all the steps in the discription. And if u look at few pages back in this thread u will find it.

Hi Guys

Did any Dominar owner has gone for after market exhaust ? Or do you know any place in Mumbai or any website for exhaust which can allow us to hear the exhaust before buying it .......
If anyone know please share the info...

And also

Did anyone felt like bike's engine rpm is getting faster by its own ?
Because I am feeling that rpm has increased after ridding for few days since I have done my first service is that normal or what ?

Thanks In Advance

After market exhausts are too loud and do not suit the character of the bike, many have ixil x55 for 27k or seen on hks for 8k.
Hks is better sound.
Or just buy a Local sporty muffler and get the bend pipe made.

Is dominar ok for guy of 5'3 height and 60kg weight?

I am 5.4ft and 60kg brother, never face3 any issues while handling it bought it in Jan 2017 first lot.

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[MENTION=89511]Khushal Mistry[/MENTION] good to know bro keep updating.

[Usual suspect]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Guys, need some help to better understand the throttle lag issue..With my domi, it happens when I'm in 3rd or higher gear & trying to accelerate at a very gradual pace..but if I'm riding in my normal spirited style, then there's no prob at all..
Is everyone facing it in similar way or mine is a new variant of the throttle lag issue?

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Guys, need some help to better understand the throttle lag issue..With my domi, it happens when I'm in 3rd or higher gear & trying to accelerate at a very gradual pace..but if I'm riding in my normal spirited style, then there's no prob at all..
Is everyone facing it in similar way or mine is a new variant of the throttle lag issue?

U never faced this issue personally but,
Yes i heard from others that it is this way for them , like when they were riding and trying to overtake and gave throttle it kind of die, but while riding spirited it is fine.
But don't worry the matter has been pushed forward to higher level. Meanwhile i can get ur fuel filter , throttle body and injectors cleaned up to be on safe side. And here in delhi Bajaj tech guys reflashed the ecu in our bikes.

[Lalzova]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Once climbed uphill in 3/4th gear, was steadily accelerating, suddenly engine shuddered like rpm was low or fuel insufficient: can this be throttle lag ?

[IamAditya]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Once climbed uphill in 3/4th gear, was steadily accelerating, suddenly engine shuddered like rpm was low or fuel insufficient: can this be throttle lag ?

No.
I think thats because you were going in higher gear.
A gear or two lower would make the climb smooth and shudder free.
[emoji106]
Cheers.

[Lalzova]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Thanks bro for the feedback.

[ankit.traveller]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Sorry guys was down with heat stroke so wasn't able to reply.

Welcome back IJS...your BCMT is also silent.