Honda GLH125 SH Owner's Manual page 96

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Adjustment:
Drive chain slack should be checked and
adjusted, if necessary, every 1,000 km (600
miles). When operated at sustained high
speeds or under conditions of frequent
rapid acceleration, the chain may require
more frequent adjustment.
(2) (3)
(5)
(1) Axle nut
(2) Drive chain lock nut
(3) Drive chain
adjusting nut
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If the drive chain requires adjustment, the
procedure is as follows:
1. Place the motorcycle on its center stand
on a firm, level surface with the
transmission in neutral and the ignition
switch OFF.
2. Loosen the axle nut ( ).
3. Loosen the drive chain lock nuts ( ) on
(1)
both sides of the swingarm.
4. Turn both drive chain adjusting nuts ( )
an equal number of turns until the correct
drive chain slack is obtained. Turn the
drive chain adjusting nuts clockwise to
tighten the chain, or counterclockwise to
provide more slack. Adjust the chain
slack at a point midway between the drive
sprocket and the rear wheel sprocket.
Rotate the rear wheel and recheck slack
at other sections of the chain.
Chain slack should be:
20 30 mm (0.8 1.2 in)
(4)
(4) Index mark
(5) Drive chain
adjuster
1
2
3