1983-1985 Original Honda ATC 200X Shop Manual, Page 137Get this manual

1983-1985 Original Honda ATC 200X Shop Manual, Page 137

FRONT WHEELFRONT FORKSTEERING
Hold the fork tube in vise with soft jaws or shop towelAvoid the sliding surfaceRemove the fork cap bolt
The fork cap is under spring pressureUse care when removing the cap to keep it from causing injuryRemove the fork springs
SHOP TOWE LS or SOFT JAWS

Turn the fork tube upside down and pump it to help drain the fork fluid