My Bajaj Dominar 400 clocks 26000 kms: 4 years of fuss free ownership

The bike was in another life of sorts where in turned to a commuter from a tourer.

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Hi folks !!!

Realized its been a long time since I posted any updates on the bike here post the 20k service update in July 2021.

Well, not much followed since the bike had been largely sitting idle at our home at Kochi. However some major changes ensued on the work front which forced me to shift to Bangalore in May 2022. I had decided that I would take the bike along with me for my daily commute in Bangalore.

So before riding the Kochi - Bangalore leg, I decided to get the bike serviced once again at 21k kms mark in May last year.

There were no major issues to report other than a rust infected clutch cable and non working RL indicator bulb. Both were replaced under warranty by Popular Bajaj Kochi.

• Total cost of service : 5783/- INR
• Odo Reading : 21,000 kms

The bike was in another life of sorts where in turned to a commuter from a tourer. I had my apprehensions since it was not really that commuter friendly owing to the overall weight and also due to the KTM block which heats up like mad in B2B traffic. Even though I found it difficult at the beginning, this shift made me realize that this bike is also a very good commuter. The effortless low end torque which lets me leave traffic behind with ease and also due to the fact that the bike starts to creep effortlessly as soon as I release the clutch just like my Altroz Diesel.

Last September at around 23,000 kms, the Pirellis at the rear gave up completely. Since I had decided that I would mostly be commuting with the bike, decided not to get sticky tires anymore. Went for Apollo Alpha H1 which is proving to be very VFM. Great wet grip and even though not as soft as the Diablo Rossos, still gives fairly good comfort. Got it for 6k from a tyre shop on Sarjapur Road. The Pirellis on the front also will need to be replaced soon since I can see it disintegrating from the middle. I guess this is because the bike had been largely sitting idle last couple of years.

The bike turned 4 couple of weeks back. Even though the odo was not turning around much, decided to get the service done to keep warranty intact. Took it to Khivraj Bajaj, Banaswadi where it went in for its 7 th service at 26,000 kms. Again not much to report apart from a very loose chain, the brake fluid container had come off from the frame it was fixed on and was dangling. The usual oil, all fluids, all filters were changed, also got both F and R break pads replaced as well. Khivraj Bajaj did a solid job here with both issues I reported fixed to my satisfaction.

• Total cost of service : 4450/- INR
• Odo reading : 26,000 kms.

Couple of months back, I had thought of selling this bike in exchange for a scooter because that's all I needed. But shortly after, I decided against it mainly because, the resale value would be poor and I still had 1 more year's insurance left and bike has been completely trouble free and reliable. I guess I will hold on to this bike for now. Completely happy !!!

Signing off with a pic right after service in our apartment parking lot:

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