If the pad bolt works whichever way round it is fitted then I think you can fit it whichever way is good for you.Thanks Bruce, All mine are wrong !!, Rats !!, I thought it was a good idea to keep the weight of the stainless domed nuts behind the steering head, For good steering, That's my story and I am sticking to it !!. Cheers Bill.
The FF 43/1 is an exception as it is one of the mounting points for the speedometer bracket as Greg has already pointed out.