The original crash bars actually work pretty well. I had my bike down at least 50 times, lost count years ago (going off road will do that to you) and I'm only on my second set of (ori) crash bars..and they are cheap at 25 each. The body isn't scuffed, and I still have my original mirrors. The brake lever was bent though but they are cheap to replace. Broken a foot peg but that's also cheap item to replace. Exhaust is scuffed but it's a minor issue.

The only thing that seems to get easily damaged is the gear shifter, which tends to get bent each time you drop it. I do have rear pannier racks and panniers so they do take the brunt of the impact when I go down.

Basically, parts for the dominar are cheap. So if you break them, just replace them. Which is also why it works so well as a beginner big bike.

This post has been edited by jaycee1: Jul 11 2025, 09:50 AM

Where you are usually replaced the part? Are you replace it yourself? Any additional protection can be install to reduce the damage on the parts that you mentioned?

I do my own repairs. Sometime have to macgyver shit up if your are off road and break something.

Sure, you can put a more comprehensive crash bar but at that point it just looks silly. It cost more than the usual parts that get damaged and need repairs. Full crash bars are ok if you are actually going to go off-road or stunting, where you will drop it often, but looks silly on a daily bike.

Crash bars are consumable items. Just so you know. Drop them a few times, and you may need to repair or replace them. Given how much(or little in this case) a dominar costs, it's just not worth "protecting it".

This post has been edited by jaycee1: Jul 12 2025, 07:17 PM

Alright. Thanks for your sharing.

Btw this is my first time to buy used bike. I have mysikap account ready.
Is it instant reflect on myjpj if do the transfer ownership on mysikap?

What is the safest way to buy used bike to ensure both parties benefit?

safest way is just both you and owner go to JPJ and do the transfer.

Thank you everyone who contributed. Finally I have bought a V2 D400 with a low mileage.

Would like to ask if I should put on paddock stand if i decided to park long time like one week. Read some feedback back that if put side stand for long time will cause the fork seal leaking over long run.

If you have a paddock stand then use it. You need one anyway to maintain the chain.

Those fork seals will leak anyway...eventually. mine surprisingly lasted 60k.

1 week isnt gonna kill ur fork seals. ive put my z900 on side stand for 2 weeks multiple times and the seals are still fine to this day.

when people say "long time" they usually mean in the months range.

i personally prefer to leave it on the side stand. problem with paddocks, especially the cheaper ones, is that almost anything can cause them to shake...like a strong gust of wind that weve been getting recently. bike might topple over, paddock stand may crumble or break etc while ur away. i have more confidence on the side stand as its more stable n also stronger while not having to carry as much weight as the paddock.

I have lived a year plus without one, using only a portable side stand.

It's good enough for chain maintenance, only catch is that you have to make sure the surface you work with have enough friction so it doesn't slide.

However, it's more due to circumstances than choice, since I move around a lot and don't have space to store a paddock stand... not to mention a good paddock stand is really expensive.

how much would a good paddock stand cost?
looking for one and saw shoppee selling below 100rm. seeing the price know it wont last

Saw a brand called Proformance. It looks like just a normal paddock, but it is slightly expensive. i can't comment on the user review as everyone has their own acceptance level.

Any brand is good and not so expensive to recommend

Patiently wait for moped 150 cc (ZT150)...

Hopefully, th price below than RM 9K

Lol I'm using it, so far after 1 year that paddock still working as intended

Next month, modenas zt 150 (supermoded) gonna be launched and out of market...

Tak sabar