Hey Tom, thank you for the complete explanation about the shims. Since I'm really not into removing tupperware, etc., unless I positively must(!!!), I guess I'll get the shims so I have a better chance of getting the bulbs in correctly without having to dismantle anything. Yeah, yeah, guys, just call me lazy, but hey, at 60 I'd rather be riding than playing with tupperware (I can play with the Tupperware when I get too friggin' old to ride!!).
To summarize what ya'll (I'm in the South now) said:
1. I really don't need the shims, but they help get the bulb in straight.
2. Any standard H4 bulb is going to be better than the stock 45/45 (makes sense to me!).
3. The Osram +50 70/65W is the most highly recommended bulb for both brightness increase and longevity.
4. Followed closely by the Silverstars.
Right? Thank you again. I know I'm :BDH: with this, but hey, with all the knowledge this web forum has I figured I should make use of it and get the lights right the first time!!