1981-1984 Official Honda ATC250R Shop Manual, Page 126Get this manual
FRONT WHEELFRONT FORKSTEERING
ATC 250R
Straighten the tab of the stem washer
STEM WASHER EXTENSION LOCK NUT SOCKET 30 32mm 07716-0020400 or 07916-3710100 07716-0020500 Loosen the two fork tube pinch boltsRemove the steering stem nut and washerRemove the fork bridge