Hole In Bottom Yoke.

I know, but there are ways around it(abba centre stand + strap, rear paddock stand+ block under engine) unless removing the forks often.
Personally I would not start drilling the yokes, especially the lower ones.
Maybe if track only bike...but on a road bike hitting a pothole at 70mph can cause cracks..

 

As Andy says above,most models have such a thing no problem

 

Drilled holes in my 2 bikes to take the front stand and all is good

 

Have you considered angle grinding it through seeing as you are already proficient with that particular tool?

 

DQ

 

You had only 1 little hic-up?

 

Link to said Angle Grinder hiccup please! :-D

 

C’mon we want to know what happened with the angle grinder.

We promise we won’t laugh.

 

How you can ever give anyone a drama queen 'award' is beyond me