Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

It must be brass or similar metal coating to prevent rusting. I vaguely remember someone posting TIDC chain for Gixxer 155 where the box claimed that 'gold' plating is to prevent corrosion.

One user specifically mentioned on FB group to buy normal chain set only as gold is only the color and it will go away. As per his personal experience.

[Ark2719]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

There's a updated bolt that supposedly dosent brake like chawk, I'm in 3 month now broke twice but the svc guy has surprisingly helpful lately, and the rust on the nut seems common hell the after market handle bar risers I got from hyperryder is also showing rust so [emoji17]

Is ther any problem with the bolts on dominar ug
it (not in place exposed to rain)
1)Rust on bolts
NB: I am parking my bike at a parking lot with cover on
If this is the condition of bolts after 1 month i am afraid about its future performance
2)crash gaurd nut !!!

I dont think i can rely on this bike for “hyperrides” as this nuts may fail any time
Please help me am i the only one facing this issue
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[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

There's a updated bolt that supposedly dosent brake like chawk, I'm in 3 month now broke twice but the svc guy has surprisingly helpful lately, and the rust on the nut seems common hell the after market handle bar risers I got from hyperryder is also showing rust so [emoji17]

Buy a steel bolt..

[Ghost11]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

2019 dominar seems to wobble more when you give zig zag movement. I hear this can be solved by setting up the rear shocks to a stiffer setting. Has anyone changed the preload settings in the rear shocks and how is the result?

[rohitsalvi31]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hey Guys,
I have booked a new 2019 Dominar 400..

[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hey Guys,
I have booked a new 2019 Dominar 400..

Welcome to the Dominator Group. Do post the customary photos, your ride impressions, and any doubt/help, the Domigans here will be ready to help. Ride safe. Welcome to the boards, once again.

Cheers!
VJ

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

2019 dominar seems to wobble more when you give zig zag movement. I hear this can be solved by setting up the rear shocks to a stiffer setting. Has anyone changed the preload settings in the rear shocks and how is the result?

Yes 2019 Dominar has a softer/plushier suspension than the older one. Older one was better handler at speed keep the rear suspension one notch stiffer it would definitely aid the handling.

[rohitsalvi31]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Welcome to the Dominator Group. Do post the customary photos, your ride impressions, and any doubt/help, the Domigans here will be ready to help. Ride safe. Welcome to the boards, once again.

Cheers!
VJ

Thanks B7ACKTHORN
Sure I will upload the photos and ride impressions once I get the bike..

[Ghost11]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Yes 2019 Dominar has a softer/plushier suspension than the older one. Older one was better handler at speed keep the rear suspension one notch stiffer it would definitely aid the handling.

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.

Some of the reviews said that in the 2019 model ,the handle bars are set a little higher and that the headlights have new plastic internal inserts.

I checked both and guess what, the handlebar height is exactly the same ( even measured the fork lengths on both). Only the design of the mounting bracket of the handle bar has been changed.Internals of headlights are exactly the same. I guess you cant believe everything the reviewers say.

[V 12]

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.

Some of the reviews said that in the 2019 model ,the handle bars are set a little higher and that the headlights have new plastic internal inserts.

I checked both and guess what, the handlebar height is exactly the same ( even measured the fork lengths on both). Only the design of the mounting bracket of the handle bar has been changed.Internals of headlights are exactly the same. I guess you cant believe everything the reviewers say.

Interesting, 2 dominars in same garage. Do you plan to sell the older gen one or were you so much in love that you bought another one.
Jokes apart what major differences do you fell in the UG Dom. Also is buying the new UG dom an upgrade considering that i already own 2017 Dom.

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[kiran2508]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

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.

I checked both and guess what, the handlebar height is exactly the same ( even measured the fork lengths on both). Only the design of the mounting bracket of the handle bar has been changed.Internals of headlights are exactly the same.

It's because of the forks being different on both bikes, I've experienced this with Mojo XT300 vs UT300, would say it's due the fork setup, XT has had a USD fork setup whereas UT had normal telescopic on.

On a normal fork setup you always feels more stable and you need less steering input to maneuver the bike, on a USD setup you will need a more input to move the bike around but it'll have much more compression and rebound compared to same steering input on a normal fork setup, this is why you feel the bike is unstable as the handlebar will be still bouncing around from the rebound on the USD setup.

[Ghost11]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Interesting, 2 dominars in same garage. Do you plan to sell the older gen one or were you so much in love that you bought another one.
Jokes apart what major differences do you fell in the UG Dom. Also is buying the new UG dom an upgrade considering that i already own 2017 Dom.

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I have so far only done 300kms on the 2019 model,so I still need to put on more kms before I can give you a proper difference but to answer your last question, if you are considering it as an upgrade from 2017 model then there is no point going for the 2019 model. Purely talking about the engine of 2019, it feels like I got a 2018 model which was serviced by a top notch professional with an aftermarket free flowing exhaust slapped on.😅.

It's because of the forks being different on both bikes, I've experienced this with Mojo XT300 vs UT300, would say it's due the fork setup, XT has had a USD fork setup whereas UT had normal telescopic on.

On a normal fork setup you always feels more stable and you need less steering input to maneuver the bike, on a USD setup you will need a more input to move the bike around but it'll have much more compression and rebound compared to same steering input on a normal fork setup, this is why you feel the bike is unstable as the handlebar will be still bouncing around from the rebound on the USD setup.

You are right. Like when I change the direction quickly the bike takes some time to settle (bouncing around) which is not the case with the older model.2019 model's suspension has been tuned to be a proper long distance easy going tourer. Less of a sporty handler and more of a mile muncher.

[kiran2508]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

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[Gnayak]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Finally got Hazard Light for my 2019 Dominar. It's from Simtac Auto and it's Plug & Play. Video is in below URL.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfcJhsReQYw

[Donmathew]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

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?