Driving lights/fog lamps

Howdy Batman!
It was I with more money than wives, er, sense. The reason they are so expensive is they are Hella HID lamps. You can find just the lamps with the ballast power supplies for $700. The extra $300 was because I ordered them as an OEM complete kit to go on a BMW motorcycle, including cable harness and brackets ets, all of which I tossed.

I drilled and tapped the engine guards. Note: they are hollow, there is an inner core. Pain in the ass to drill, broke 3 cobalt bits, but was able to tap threads no problemo. Custom chrome brackets I snagged at a custom shop.

It would be nice to have some sort of "cowling" around the "catchers mit" wire frame (that just reeks of BMW styling).

Regular 55w halogen bulbs just wont hold a candle to the 3,500 each lumens output of these photon blasters. They light up the interstate signs during the day in broad daylight they are so bright. Note: be prepared to be noticed by the fuzz as well... so watch your speed! SC's finest was impressed with my Rune and lights, but not the 70 mph in a 55.
Ken

Rune Head Lamp Projection

I had noted the pattern you mentioned. Have you seen the other pattern that projects way in front? I have not seen this mentioned anywhere else - while riding recently in a very dark area (no houses or street lights etc) I noted that while on high beam, the pattern on the road directly ahead for a good number of feet, is that of a tapering arrow shaft, ending in an ancient arrowhead (curved barbs at the trailing edges) pattern. It is perfectly in line with the foremost point of the headlight housing (means its all alighned, as it should be). This arrow pattern is quite distinctive and defined (no imagination needed) and I doubt its accidental.
This combined with the Rune key logo light splash is really remarkable.
So when you ride the Riune you seem to be flying along as straight and as fast as a fired arrow.
I should say also that the Rune rides and manoevres very well, I have noted the touchy throttle and lash issue and have learned that to take the Rune on a day trip of 500 kilometers, on very poor roads, is not the smartest thing in the world to do (unless you like punishing yourself). I was sore and dead tired at the end. The Rune has a stiff suspension for sure. But give me smooth pavement with some nice curves and I could go all day every day.
My Valkyrie Interstate smooths the road out much better - and I get to have my wife along with me.