Installation was easy enough, took approx. 2 hours (removing old, installing new).
However if you have a remote oil filter relocator, this exhaust will work, but you will have to modify the location of the oil filter kit. Otherwise, it will not work very well and the master cylinder will sit/touch the oil relocator. (didn't want the heat on mine or possibility of melting). Here is what I did:
Followed directions for exhaust installation. I relocated the rear master cylinder as required and with supplied bracket. I removed the oil lines from my filter kit and removed the filter assembly/bracket, being careful to not spill oil. I purchased new oil lines that were longer, you will need approx. (2) 12" overall length lines with 4an female fittings (mine were 18" and just a tad too long so I had to loop them). I moved the filter relocate assembly to the left side of bike, and I'm still able to remove the filter just fine. My filter is basically in the middle of the down pipe in front of the shifter, which actually protects the filter a little better in my opinion. Tightened every thing back down, started it up, checked for leaks, checked oil, etc.
For the exhaust review: Beautiful pipes! and chrome covers!. This thing looks great on the bike. The sound is amazing. I didn't want something that rattles my head or makes my neighbors hate me. At highway speeds, you can barley notice the rumble and it pretty much levels out, its just loud enough that people would hear you and grab some attention, but not make them hate you.
But this thing at idle and acceleration is a beautiful sound which really complements the 1100 V-Star. I will however be taking it to my mechanic to have the carbs jetting checked and or modified. I don't think it needs it, but I want to be on safe side.
All in all, I'm impressed and I have had numerous people ask about it and heads turned when I drive by. And my oil lines, even though slightly too long, still looks professional due to the loop I placed in them, and placed a small zip tie to make them run parallel together!