These price are great

https://www.ddmtuning.com/index.php?pcsid=n...ent=61&pg=1

Their 55 watt HID upgrade is very worthwhile if you are serious about melting the asphalt with your headlight.

thanks for this tip ... just ordered the dual 35/55 5000 & should get them by & have them in by this weekend.

Any long term feedback on these units? The price is really cheap, that scares me.. but I need HID for the new bike.

I have a dual 55 watt setup from DDM in my BB and they work great.
I would probably go with the 4300 bulbs, rather than the 5000, if I had to redo them.
The 5000 are a very bright white and I think the 4300-4500 would look more natural.
With a lifetime warranty on all parts, whats to worry about?
Hank

Thanks for the feedback hank. Only thing to worry about would be the bulb dieing on a long trip. Guess one could always carry the original bulb as a spare or even pick up a H9 at an autoparts store.

And agreed, 4300 is much better. The light is more natural. I have used both and it is a bit of a difference, the 5000 is very "white".. the 4300 is a lot more like sunlight.

I reckon the 5300k ones I have are great, I actually prefer the fact they are a "whiter light" that isn't so "natural" as I believe it is more likely to be noticed than "just another random light"

I just put in the dual 55w w/ 5300 light and can't believe i didn't do it long ago. awesome light & easy install. i'm in the camp that believes in doing whatever we need to do to be seen - accordingly the superbright "unnatural" spectrum i think greatly increases day & night visibility to others. reflections off reflective street signs are almost glaring w/ high beam on.

I just installed a volt-monitor from twisted throttle - indicates that when running both high/low lights at idle w/ brake lights on, charging is under 11.5. maybe the 2 yr old battery.

Good point from that perspective. From the riders seat I think the 4300k provides better light for "seeing".. but you are probably right about the 5k being better for "being seen".

Have had identical units from DDM on the fife's expedition for approaching 2 yrs now. 1 ballast puked, and was replaced under warranty w/no hassle. Have a set on the bbird now, 3+ mos w/no probs. Now used daily due to time change. Reccomend picking up a euro right hand handlebar switch to let you keep them off unless you need them. Cost ~$40 shipped.

Have had a 55w main beam on the bird for about 18 months now no probs. added a hilo kit to the vfr800 a couple of months back no probs.