Cast alloy triple clamp - drill it for risers?

[Loz]

Hey all - just wanting to put some flat bars on my ZX9. Do I need a new top triple clamp, or can I reinforce the stock cast triple with some quiksteel, put a steel plate on either side and drill it for risers? I ride it reasonably hard and need it to be strong enough for stoppies and the like.

[rod185651]

Hey Loz,
The top triple on my ZX9R is drilled and it has outlasted two sets of flat bars which I bent beyond repair both times. Once due to being hit by a Blind Mole in her car and the second time from a low side (Purely my fault);). The top triple hasn't been reinforced either.

[latheboy]

Just drill it....It'll be perfect, only buy a top clamp if you want it to look prudy

[Loz]

Bewdy cheers lads.