Yea never really bothered with the torque for that, after awhile you get the 'Feel', rotate, snug it down, back it off one notch. Even if you use the torque wrench backing it off one notch maybe 'jist a little more. Like I say if'a ya do it enough times you develop a feel for it.
The only time I stuck to using a torque wrench was on the swingarm tapered bearings of a pre 80's Harley Davidson where a pre-load was required. IIRC 40 ft. lbs and a check with a spring scale attached at the axle point of the swingarm via the service manual.
Steering head bearing was different story, big debate in the pits over it. Taper roller vs. ball bearing. I did my taper bearing headstock by feel, make sure your races are seated completely, lube it up, install just the triple trees & bare forks, snug it down, wiggle it side to side, back off and do it again till it's smooth with just a slight amount of pre-load. Don't shortcut it, you can not get a accurate feel for it with the front wheel & handle bars on it.
I'm sure modern day 'Techs' will beat that horse till it's dead. LOL