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BMW Vance & Hines for R18B with Kern-Stabi Lift

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Question for anyone with the BMW accessory V&H exhaust on the R18B about the compatibility with the Kern-Stabi X518 lift.
The mounting points appear to be the same as the factory OEM pipes but note that Kern-Stabi produces adapters for the lift where Jekyll & Hyde or Hattech pipes are fitted.
Not being able to use the lift is a definite deal breaker for me so just want to make sure the two are compatible before potentially investing. Any help would be appreciated.

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Actually... I have the Jekyll & Hyde exhaust system, which requires a KERN-STABI adapter to work properly with the X-518; however, if the V&H exhaust use the same exhaust hanger as the stock OEM exhaust - then I'm thinking you're golden..

Besides, if it isn't the case - I don't think you'll have a problem selling the X-518.

What model R18 do you have? I'll look at the installation instructions and weigh in on whether or not I think the V&H exhaust will work with the X-518.
 
I have the Bagger. I've already looked at the BMW V&H fitting instructions on the BMW Motorrad website and I can't see any reason why they wouldn't be compatible with the Kern-Stabi lift as the same mounting points are used without modification but just wanted to see if anyone had any personal experience one way of the other before committing to the considerable expense of replacing the stock pipes.
 
Reedman71, could you post a sideview pic of your R18 with the SharkRoad slip-ons? I am curious how far back they extend.
Thanks.
 
BobJ said:
Question for anyone with the BMW accessory V&H exhaust on the R18B about the compatibility with the Kern-Stabi X518 lift.
The mounting points appear to be the same as the factory OEM pipes but note that Kern-Stabi produces adapters for the lift where Jekyll & Hyde or Hattech pipes are fitted.
Not being able to use the lift is a definite deal breaker for me so just want to make sure the two are compatible before potentially investing. Any help would be appreciated.

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Is there any installation video for these exhausts being fitted as I have the short exhaust hangers on my bike and they won't fit these exhausts?
 
Not sure if this helps; the below picture, shows the take off BMW OEM parts when I installed the J&H exhaust?

Maybe review the V&H exhaust install directions and see if the exhaust support hangers are removed (black parts in the below image) as part of the exhaust install.

If I had to bet... I'd put my money down that the V&H exhaust is compatible with the KERN-STABI X518 stand...

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