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Many believe that removing a link will fix chain slack, this will not work if the chain has stretched over time. Take a 12" ruler and align one end with a pin and see if another pin aligns at 12". Any pin that extends beyond 12 1/8" indicates that the chain is too far gone and requires replacing.
check the chain tension, this could be caused by the chain being too tight. Loosen the rear wheel nuts, slide the wheel slightly forward and retighten the nuts. See if that helps. If it is still hard to pedal then the crank's bottom bracket may need to be adjusted and could require special tools that your local bike shop would have.
Most beach cruisers have a chain guard. There is always a slight "wobble" of the front chain ring, check to make sure the chain isn't slapping the chain guard. The chain guard can be adjusted. The chain also might have loose tension causing it to bounce around just enough to hit the chain guard. The opposite may be true, if the chain is too tight, you could be getting a popping sound at certain points on the chain as it messes with the gear teeth, in this case loosen the chain slightly to put a little slack in it.
Yes, get a very light chain lube. Apply to the chain, pedal to ensure that chan and gears get coated evenly, and wipe off excess with a paper towel or rag.
Loosen the axle nuts on both sides. Slide the wheel forward to disengage the chain from the gear. Now pull the wheel up and out the back, sliding the chain over the axle as you bring it out. Hope this Helps FixYa up.
You need to evaluate wuith your eyes and ears what moving parts are contacting other parts of the bike in an undesireable way. So, what moves when you pedal it? The crank and chain.
If you take it out and bring it to the store they can see the size. Be aware the left one is left-hand threaded. Or peek at the pedal axle from the inside edge of the crankarm.
The most likely cause of this problem is that the back wheel is not in straight. If you loosen the 2 nuts that hold the wheel in you'll be able to align it with the chain. When you stand behind the bike the wheel and chain should be parallell.
You should also keep the chain oiled as it helps to stop it hopping across the gears.
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