I did it back in the early 2000's, for one weekend. Took that big honking front fender off the Road King. Man, it looked so cool. Went down south for the day. Nice clear forecast that day. Until, I hit a spot of rain on a new road (mud washing off the bare hills) and got covered in red clay mud from head to toe. People at the next fuel stop were pointing and puzzled (laughing) at the mud dauber gassing up the Harley.
I put that sucker right back on that afternoon. Good luck if you do it.