1981-1984 Official Honda ATC250R Shop Manual, Page 27Get this manual
ATC 250R
MAINTENANCE
STEERING HEAD BEARINGS
NOTE Make sure the cables do not interfere with the rotation of the handlebarRaise the front wheel off the ground and make sure that the handlebar rotates freelyIf the handlebar moves unevenlybinds or has vertical play adjust the steering head bearing by turning the steering head adjusting nut with pin spanner (Page 10-31)
SUSPENSION
FRONT SUSPENSION
Check the action of the front forks by compressing them several timesCheck the entire fork assembly for signs of leaks or damageReplace damaged components which cannot be repairedNOTE