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Anyone have any experience with the Denali LED's sold by Twisted Throttle?

As with any LED lights, they throw almost no usable light, but function more as a marker light. You won't be able to see any better with them, but others will be able to see you.

That model specifically, no, I do not have any personal experience with.

I installed HIDs on my RR. That was 180$ shipping included.
The ballast being the smallest available these days and with better and more accurate performance too.

I used to use Silvania Silverstar Ultra, they were good, but the HID are MUCH better.
I see more and I'm seen more too. I notice that because of the way other vehicles react now in comparison.

I've ridden bikes for almost 40 years. These being my first HIDs. And I can tell there is a big difference. Quantifying what I mean I put the standard bulb that comes with the bike as reference with value one, The Silverstar Ultra I would say can be rated almost with a value of two, the HIDs have a value of 4 or 5.

Now.., regarding wattage, they are great two. I mean HIDs do not require more watts as an halogen would.

The only problem was that I had to cut the beam assembly in the back to make space for the bulb that had its back too long, reason being it's an H4 bulb that requires an electromagnet to act so as to change the position of the one only filament the bulb has. No two filaments here, one only. That extra length forced me to cut a round hole in the beam. Then after I waterproofed the installation using "clear RTV silicone adhesive & sealant" from ProSeal.
I have ridden the bike for hundreds of miles of rain...., no problem.

So..., HIDs are the real best light you can get.
I've never ever tried anything similar in all my years as a motorcyclist.
The brand I have installed is Xetronic. Did a lot of research to choose it, there are many others made in China, this one is Japanese. I've been using it for a year now.
And one last thing..., I didn't care to have to spend money on changing bulbs frequently because the light is better, but it is true that the Silvania Silverstar Ultras last probably half or less that what a normal bulb would.

Greetings for you all.

AirForceDirt, I have thought about your saying you are unique in not needing more light at night. Some of my favorite roads are nearby and little used or patrolled at night so I've been going out at dust and coming back sometimes in the dark. My conclusion is that on high beams I agree with you, there's plenty of light to the stock set up. However, with traffic coming in the twisties, and I hit the low beams, I pretty quickly would like to see more, especially to get my orientation again with the sides of the road in curves. I wouldn't mind doing something about that.

I have found that, for most of my riding after dark (throughout the city, I avoid twisty mountain roads after dark to avoid bambi and other furry woodland creatures), even the low-beam throws a wide enough beam to be sufficient. I understand that everyone has different needs, but I find the stock set-up on this bike more than adequate. I might throw marker lights on, so other people see me better, but for my own visibility needs, I don't need anything else. And I'm not going to spend a large amount of money on marker lights when a set of white hyper-lites will work just fine, as not cost me nearly as much. But that's me.