So if I put a torque wrench on a nut at the 12:00 position I get a different reading than if I put it at 9:00?

The torque at the pivot point is pretty easy to calculate. Many riders tend to pull up on the bars when they come out of the saddle to pump. I don't think the answer is as simple as being made out.

IDK, not to pick on anybody but I think some people need other people to tell them what is safe and what isn't.

I wonder just how fragile carbon steering posts really are. Didn't realize that "most" road bikes have carbon posts. The bike I put the riser on is steel, so by BF presumptive logic I could put a tow strap on that.