Honda CRF250F Owner's Manual Installation And Operation page 209

FRONT SUSPENSION
Refer to the Safety Precautions on page 43.
Check the fork operation by locking the
front brake and pumping the forks up and
down several times. The suspension should
function smoothly, with no oil leakage from
the fork legs. Damaged, binding, or leaking
fork should be repaired before the
motorcycle is operated. Check security of
all fork and handlebar mounting bolts (1).
(1)
(1)
(1) Mounting bolts
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Operating the motorcycle with loose, worn,
or damaged steering or front suspension
components may adversely affect vehicle
handling and stability.
If any suspension components appear worn
or damaged, consult your dealer for further
inspection. The suspension components are
directly related to safety and your dealer is
qualified to determine whether or not
replacement parts or repairs are needed.
(1)