1981-1984 Official Honda ATC250R Shop Manual, Page 130Get this manual
FRONT WHEELFRONT FORKSTEERING
ATe 250R
07702-00 10000 or M9361-412-099788
Tighten the top thread nut until snug against the top cone race and back off about 18 tu rnCheck that the stem rotates freely without axialplay
I nstall the fork bridgeInstall the stem washerTighten the steering stem nutInstall the front fork tubesTORQUE: 70-100 N-m (7.0-10.0 kg-m51-72 ft-Ib)