While it's apart may as well lower it too.. That 1" makes it sit real nice.. Mines chromed and lowered.. Best thing I did...

 

Great info and thanks for the pics, i'm kinda leaning towards the all chrome. Can't go wrong with the black and chrome on a Harley!

 

Had mine changed over to chrome front end, handlebars and controls. I really like the look and the wife does too! A win-win in my book.

 

When I got my bike I went with chrome. Then I went with black. Then everyone else did too. So now Im going back to chrome. (black lowers wil be for sale). My bike is black so I went with the black fairing skirt. If my bike was any other color I would have it painted to match. It's in the details.

 

Any place to download or view replacement instructions. Interested in tackling this myself but no previous experience.

 

Buy or borrow a shop manual for your bike. It has all torque specs and breakdowns of what ya need to do.

 

Bumping this to the top.
I have been following this thread because I want to do the same as the OP. I noticed that no one suggested the progressive monotube, better springs, or heavier fork oil. Is it a good idea to "upgrade" these parts as well since the forks are a part? Believe me, I am forum searching also but thought I would try to keep this thread going since the OP started it

 

I have an 09 black pearl SG and just did the chrome front end this last weedkend and it is definatly worth it!! Whould highly recommed it, the difference is more than you think it is!

 

Chrome is like rust......It should be sanded and painted

 

Be careful, chrome is highly addictive!