I have Harley Forty Eight and want to put on fork boot gaiters, so I've read a bit about it and understand that the front wheel and brake caliper need to be removed. I'm pretty new to motorcycle mechanics and just wanted to make sure that I don't need to do anything special to remove the front brake caliper. IS it just as basic as to unscrew it and remove the tire?

 

There are owners in the Sportster section who have done this and can give you some useful advice, so I suggest you call over there.