yes beefier forks ...wider tire ...disadvantages link brake system ...not that big a deal ...
there more advantage to change rear swing arm and final drive and wheel also to go alone with front forks ....this makes for taller gearing for traveling ...i have 1200 wheels on front and back on my 1000 bike ...the swing arm and final drive was a fantastic mod to me ..im getting 8omph at a bit less than 4000rpm ...great for traveling interstate roads