I wouldn't but then I'm a wuss. I'm in the process of getting a set of forks refurbished for the 03 and I think it would be worth the reassurance.
Find a place that'll do the work and get it done there. If my hunch is right, it'll take them about half hour.
Gina
03 America - Pretty stock - except the TBS wheel...

06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel...

09 America - It's very blue....