24x7 DYI 3000 Lm driving lights (was: Denali D2 LED's - anyone using these?)

[Justin]

Just curious if anyone is using the Denali D2 LED driving lights from Twisted Throttle? Was thinking of adding a set, and was looking for feedback first on how much usable light they actually add. I don't have a lot of excess wattage, so LEDs are my best option if they actually help. My main goal is to add more fill close in and on the sides of the road - my main HID projector throws light way down the road, but I want more side vision in deer country.

[Cheddarhead]

Not yet, but....

I bought a set.  Just haven't had the time to install them on the baby GS.  Of course, the stock headlamp on that unit is so bad that a couple of overeager fireflies nearby serve to increase downrange lighting by 62.78%....

Soon(ish)...

[Justin]

Not yet, but....

I bought a set.  Just haven't had the time to install them on the baby GS.  Of course, the stock headlamp on that unit is so bad that a couple of overeager fireflies nearby serve to increase downrange lighting by 62.78%....

Soon(ish)...

Well hurry up already!  

Actually after some back and forth, I think I am going to wind up getting the trail tech HID's instead

http://trailtech.net/single_hid_scmr16.html

Mount those on my mirror stalks

[bomber]

Well hurry up already!  

Actually after some back and forth, I think I am going to wind up getting the trail tech HID's instead

http://trailtech.net/single_hid_scmr16.html

Mount those on my mirror stalks

I've had 5 Trail Tech HIDs . . . ( I need 2).

they work like gangbuster, while they work -- they are not fond of water, and vibrations are not their friend . . . . . customer support is great, and they will replaced failed units, seemingly forever, but if you HAVE to have two functioning lights, buy three --

[Justin]

I've had 5 Trail Tech HIDs . . . ( I need 2).

they work like gangbuster, while they work -- they are not fond of water, and vibrations are not their friend . . . . . customer support is great, and they will replaced failed units, seemingly forever, but if you HAVE to have two functioning lights, buy three --

Thanks - I had read similar on ADV, but I also read that recently the quality has improved a lot. It also seems the same HID's are re-branded as PIAA cross country and WARN, and sold for a lot more $$'s  

[bomber]

Thanks - I had read similar on ADV, but I also read that recently the quality has improved a lot. It also seems the same HID's are re-branded as PIAA cross country and WARN, and sold for a lot more $$'s  

fingers crossed on the quality thing -- and, yep, the WARN and PIAA offerings are a cautionary tale, indeed ;-}

[Justin]

fingers crossed on the quality thing -- and, yep, the WARN and PIAA offerings are a cautionary tale, indeed ;-}

Yeah, I'd take your advise and buy three if I could afford it - I am crossing my fingers they have improved.

[bomber]

I've been very happy with the inexpensive LEDs I got from a vendor over on ADVRider (sanjoh, I believe) -- I got the floods, and not only are the deer on the side of the road dead by the time I get to em, they are medium rare.

[Justin]

I've been very happy with the inexpensive LEDs I got from a vendor over on ADVRider (sanjoh, I believe) -- I got the floods, and not only are the deer on the side of the road dead by the time I get to em, they are medium rare.

You are just the person I was searching for - I was considering both options - the Trail Techs and the ADV monster LEDs. i also read the LEDs from Sanjoh were unreliable as well?

How do you like those LEDs, how much light do they put in comparison to the Trail Techs etc? Do those LEDs really help light up the road and see the critters at speed?

[bomber]

You are just the person I was searching for - I was considering both options - the Trail Techs and the ADV monster LEDs. i also read the LEDs from Sanjoh were unreliable as well?

How do you like those LEDs, how much light do they put in comparison to the Trail Techs etc? Do those LEDs really help light up the road and see the critters at speed?

Apples and Oranges -- TT HID were more of a driving light, throwing light down range in a focused manner . . . . My LEDs (flood, remember) light up everydamn thing in front of the bike -- some don't like that (pavement directly in front of the bike is WHITE), but the light downrange, coupled with the broadness of the beam (my triumph has headlights that are useless around any kind of turn) means they are just what the doctor ordered for me . . . .

I've had em on for, oh, 15K miles, a many in the rain -- at this point, I was going through my third TT HID . . . .

[Justin]

Thanks  

Just the info I have been looking for. My main issue is the wider lighting more than the long distance lighting. The headlight assy on the Hayabusa sucks, as it only has a single adjustment for both beams. So if you adjust the high beam right, the low beam is too low and useless, and if you adjust the low beam right, the high beam blinds low flying planes. When aimed correctly the HID highbeam throws light way down range with projector beam. So I think the ADV monster LED's may be what I need - that way I can adjust the high beam correctly, and use the LEDs for the wide and close work.

Now if I could just find someone who has tried the Denali D2's and Advmonster lights lol - there is a group by atm for the Denali D2's and they'd only be $279  

Edit: Are you using the new controller with yours?

http://stores.intuitwebsites.com/hstrial-QualiRegResou/-strse-22/Wireless-LED-Dimmer-with/Detail.bok

And looking at the site - it appears they do not include a harness, just the leads from the light, and you need to purchase the switch and led that shows it on seperately- then supply your own fused power to the setup. With the ADV discount, everything comes to $262 shipped - can't beat that.

[bomber]

noo controller here, just a switch -- harnesses are easily put together, so I do . .. this kept the expense way down, for me -- I mounted the switch in a Radio Shack Project box (along with the switch for the e-flashers and garage door opener), and it's been aces (through sun, rain, sleet and a tiny bit of snow) . . . . .

[Justin]

noo controller here, just a switch -- harnesses are easily put together, so I do . .. this kept the expense way down, for me -- I mounted the switch in a Radio Shack Project box (along with the switch for the e-flashers and garage door opener), and it's been aces (through sun, rain, sleet and a tiny bit of snow) . . . . .

Yeah, making a harness is no prob - their site just isn't very clear. Thanks again for all the info.

[bomber]

it is my pleasure to serve!

[Justin]

And I changed my mind again - found these babies below.

http://24x7diy.com/product_info.php/cPath/33/products_id/94

Cost less and even more light output. Check out the pics. Goign to grab the dimmer with high beam bypass from advmonster to use with them. Will probably only be able to run them at ~30% in traffic - then full power when the highs go on.

Edit: seems to be the same people since all the pics from the ADV thread are on 24x7diy's facebook page

[bomber]

You KNOW that you're on the hook for some test results, doncha?

[Justin]

You KNOW that you're on the hook for some test results, doncha?

Most definitely  

[ridingfar]

I've been running the TT Denali LED's on a Triumph Tiger for over a year now (1050 Tigers have REALLY bad stock lighting)...

- Great light, 900 lumens from each LED is about what a 55w halogen headlight puts out for only 10w of power (each)
- I'm running the "fog" instead of the "driving" difuser lens - provides gread illumination in a down-road range comperable to low beams but much wider so corners are not as dark
- The LED is a brilliant white light that also helps me to be more visable day or night

Great add, zero problems, still expensive but I'd do it again.

HTH!

[malbojah]

I've been running the TT Denali LED's on a Triumph Tiger for over a year now (1050 Tigers have REALLY bad stock lighting)...

- Great light, 900 lumens from each LED is about what a 55w halogen headlight puts out for only 10w of power (each)
- I'm running the "fog" instead of the "driving" difuser lens

do you have a pic of your setup?

[ridingfar]

Picture as requested: