9 Installing Shoulder Harness and Crotch Strap Pads
9 Using Seat Harness
10 Using Seat Recliner
10 Hitching Trailer to Your Bicycle
11 Safety Checklists
11 Maintenance and Storage
12 d’lite ST and Solo ST Replacement Parts List
13 d’lite ST and Solo ST Replacement Parts Diagram
16 Warranty
Congratulations!
Your Burley® trailer is the leading choice of refined bicycle
trailer owners worldwide. Every effort has been made to
ensure your purchase is a top-quality, thoroughly-tested
design, ready to provide many years and miles of happy,
safe trailering.
Please go to www.burley.com or contact us at
burley@burley.com to register your warranty information.
IMPORTANT
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH
YOUR BURLEY BY READING THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE USE.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR
AUTHORIZED BURLEY DEALER OR VISIT WWW.BURLEY.COM.
Introduction
Once you’ve done the initial assembly and read the safety
guidelines, you’re ready to go! Before trailering, be sure you
have the safety harness, seat belt, tow bar, trailer wheels and
hitch securely attached.
NOTE: Any reference to left or right is made in direction of
travel, as if you were standing behind the trailer,
looking forward.
Safety Guidelines
WARNING
BICYCLING WITH A TRAILER, AND BICYCLING IN GENERAL, CAN
BE HAZARDOUS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE ANY OF THE SAFETY
GUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT
AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
1. Inspect and maintain your bicycle and trailer regularly. See
“Safety Checklists” on page 11.
2. Because of the trailer’s additional weight, a bicycle pulling
a trailer is heavier and less responsive. Avoid sudden
swerving, rocks and curbs. Experiment with the loaded
trailer in an uncongested area until you become familiar
with it.
3. The total weight limit for the trailer, children and/or
cargo is 75 lbs (34 kg) for single passenger trailers and
100 lbs (40 kg by law in Europe) for double passenger
trailers. Load children and/or cargo securely in the center
of the trailer, forward of the axle and as low as possible.
4. The trailer seat is intended for 1 or 2 children who are
old enough to wear a helmet, sit upright without physical
support, and with adequate neck strength to hold their
heads upright while trailering, unless using Burleyapproved infant accessory seat. A physician should
evaluate anyone who is of questionable developmental
age for trailering.
5. The maximum age for passengers is 6 years. Never carry
children whose seated height (with helmet) exceeds
4 inches (100mm) below the internal roll bar.
6. Fasten the seat belt and shoulder harnesses so that each
child is held securely. Seat a single child in the center.
Periodically check the placement of the shoulder straps,
especially on sleeping children.
7. Make sure children cannot put a finger into the
wheel spokes.
8. Instruct children not to bounce or lean, as a weight shift
could cause the trailer to tip over.
9. To protect children from flying debris, always use your
cover. Never leave children unattended. Check children
frequently, especially during hot or cold weather.
10. Observe recommended speed limits: a maximum of
15 mph (24 km/h) on smooth, straight roads and
5 mph (8 km/h) or less when turning or on uneven roads.
11. Set your parking brake before removing your children
or cargo.
12. Never pull your trailer with a motorized vehicle.
13. The cyclist and passengers must wear helmets.
14. Only use factory-supplied wheels, with the tires inflated
to the pressure recommended on the tire side wall. Check
pressure before each use. Do not use higher-pressure or
knobby tires.
15. Clamp the hitch securely to the bicycle frame, and check
for a tight attachment before each ride.
16. Use the safety flag.
17. Do not make alterations to the trailer. Contact your
Authorized Burley Dealer or go to www.burley.com for
replacement of any damaged, worn-out or missing parts.
18. Do not use your trailer on icy roads or when inclement
weather makes cycling hazardous.
19. The use of a mirror on your bicycle is recommended.
20. For emergencies, breakdowns or flat tires, pull completely
off the road and move your children to a safe area before
doing repairs.
Parts Bag Contents:
(1) Burley Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
(1) Hitch
(1) Pair of tow bar mount clamps
(2) Bolts
(2) Nuts
Tools Required:4mm hex key wrench
10mm open end socket wrench
NOTE: The tow bar mount clamps also function as wheel
guards. They will be referred to as clamps in these
assembly instructions.
NOTE: Go to www.burley.com to see Burley’s line of infant
seats and adapters for younger children.
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WARNING
TRAILERS CAN TIP OVER, CAUSING DAMAGE TO TRAILER AND
SERIOUS INJURY TO PASSENGERS. AVOID CAUSES OF TIP OVER,
ESPECIALLY:
• CHILDREN LEANING OR BOUNCING
• HITTING POTHOLES, CURBS, OTHER ROAD OBSTRUCTIONS
• TAKING TURNS TOO FAST
• SUDDEN SWERVING
• IMPROPER WHEEL INSTALLATION OR TIRE INFLATION
Tow Bar Mount
Bolt
Button
Installing Tow Bar Clamps
1. On left front corner of trailer, match hole in left clamp
to hole in tow bar mount and insert bolt from the top
through holes.
2. Using hex key wrench on top and socket wrench on
bottom, tighten nut securely on bolt end. PHOTO 1
3. Repeat process to install right clamp on right front corner.
Opening and Closing Your Trailer
1. Rotate front tube upward and rear tube back until they
meet on plastic saddles. FIGURE 1
3. To close trailer, unclip seat buckles on back of seat and
reverse opening process.
NOTE: To allow folding, the side battens in the d’lite ST trailer
are not attached to the sides in the rear.
To view a video clip of “Folding a Burley” go to: www.
burley.com/support/tutorials.cfm.
WARNING
Tow Bar Clamp
PHOTO 1: Left trailer side
Front
Rear
FIGURE 1
CHECK THAT THE FRAME LOCKS ARE PROPERLY ENGAGED
BEFORE USING THE TRAILER. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY.
Plastic Saddles
Frame Locks
FIGURE 2
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Attaching the Seat
1. Behind seat, fasten buckle sections together on upper and
lower straps and adjust as needed. PHOTO 2
2. Attach hooks on seat sides to D-rings by windows
(d’lite ST). PHOTO 3
3. To close the trailer, unfasten buckles behind seat.
IMPORTANT
ALWAYS KEEP SEAT ATTACHMENTS FASTENED
WHILE TRAILERING.
Upper Frame Tube
Upper and Lower Strap Buckles
PHOTO 2: Back of d ’lite ST seat shown
Attaching Wheels
1. Push rubber button on outside of wheel hub.
2. Insert axle fully into axle receiver and release
button. PHOTO 4
3. Pull firmly on wheel to check that axle is fully
engaged.
WARNING
MAKE SURE WHEELS ARE HELD SECURELY, WITH WHEEL SHAFT
FULLY INSERTED INTO AXLE RECEIVER. YOU SHOULD NOT BE
ABLE TO ROCK OR SHIFT WHEELS. IMPROPERLY INSTALLED
WHEELS CAN FALL OFF, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT OR
SERIOUS INJURY.
D-ring
PHOTO 3: Seat si des
Axle Receiver
Hook
Wheel Hub
Push
Button
PHOTO 4
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Using Parking Brake
Engage parking brake by pushing handle to the right. Exercise
caution when disengaging brake, as it may spring to the
left. PHOTO 5
Installing Tow Bar
1. On left side of trailer, depress buttons on top and bottom
of tow bar clamp and swing clamp partially open.
NOTE: When installing tow bar, do not swing the clamp all the
way open. PHOTO 6
2. Slowly slide tow bar into tow bar mount until the detent
clicks into place. PHOTO 6
3. Pull on tow bar to check that it is completely locked
in place.
4. Install retaining pin. PHOTO 7
5. Close clamp firmly, making sure clamp latch is
engaged. PHOTO 7
6. To remove tow bar, remove retaining pin, pull clamp all the
way open and slide tow bar out of mount. PHOTO 8
PHOTO 5
Slide In
Detent
Tow Bar
PHOTO 6: Install tow bar
Brake Handle Engaged
Brake
Tow Bar
Mount
Button
Tow Bar
Clamp
WARNING
NEVER OPERATE TRAILER WITHOUT TOW BAR CLAMP LOCKED IN
PLACE. AN UNLOCKED TOW BAR CAN LOOSEN OR DETACH,
CAUSING ACCIDENT RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Burley Jogger and We! Ski can add to your trailering fun! Go
to www.burley.com to check out the Burley accessory kits
available for your trailer.
To install the tow bar when using these accessories:
For the Burley Jogger and We! Ski Kits, follow the
instructions above.
Clamp Latch
Button
Tow Bar
PHOTO 7: Lock tow bar in place
Slide Out
Tow Bar
Tow Bar Mount
Tow Bar Clamp
Retaining Pin
Close
Tow Bar
Open
Mount
PHOTO 8: Removing tow bar
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Button
Tow bar clamp in open position
Using Your Stroller
1. Loop tether around handle bar center, slide strap end
through small loop on other end of strap and tighten
securely. PHOTO 9
2. Engage parking brake.
3. Place stroller wheel in “Stroll” position and secure by
tightening knob. PHOTO 10
4. Slide tow bar into left tow bar mount as far as it will go and
then close clamp firmly, making sure clamp latch is engaged.
PHOTO 11
NOTE: Retaining pin is not used for the “Stroll” position.
5. Push trailer to test stroller wheel tracking. If trailer does not
roll straight, adjust wheel tracking.
To view a video clip of “Convert from Trailering to
Strolling” go to: www.burley.com/support/tutorials.cfm.
Adjusting Stroller Wheel Tracking
PHOTO 9
NOTE: For best results, adjust with trailer fully loaded.
1. With stroller wheel secured in “Stroll” position, loosen bolt
using 5mm hex wrench. FIGURE 3
2. Using a 25mm wrench, turn bushing so that stroller wheel is
vertical when viewed from front.
3. Fine tune as necessary so that trailer rolls straight.
4. Tighten bolt.
To view a video clip of “Adjusting Stroller Tracking” go to:
www.burley.com/support/tutorials.cfm.
WARNING
WHEN CONVERTING THIS ATTACHMENT FROM STROLLING TO
BIKING, MAKE SURE THAT STROLLER WHEEL IS IN PROPER
POSITION BEFORE ATTACHING TRAILER TO YOUR BICYCLE.
WARNING
THIS PRODUCT WAS DESIGNED FOR USE ON SURFACES THAT ARE
MEANT FOR WALKING. DO NOT USE IT ON STAIRS, ESCALATORS
OR OTHER UNEVEN SURFACES. NEVER USE IT WITH INLINE OR
ROLLER SKATES. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN
CAUSE AN ACCIDENT RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
PHOTO 10: Stroller wheel in “Stroll” position
Tow Bar
PHOTO 11: Tow bar in “Stroll” position
Bolt
Tow Bar
Mount
Tow Bar
Clamp
Knob
Bushing
FIGURE 3: To adjust stroller wheel tracking
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Installing Cover
1. At top of trailer frame, fit openings on cover sides around
handle bar mounts. Fasten small buckle sections together.
Adjust as needed. PHOTO 12
2. On trailer sides, join buckle sections on rear cover corners
to buckle sections below side windows.
3. On trailer front, slip D-rings on front cover corners over
hooked corners of tow bar mounts.
Attaching Handle
Slide handle into lower handle bar receivers and tighten knobs
securely. To change height position, flip handle bar over. PHOTO 13
PHOTO 12
Trailer Front
Tighten Knob
Handle Bar
Opening
Handlebar Mount
Buckle
Installing Safety Flag
Insert flag pole into hole in top of LEFT handle bar
receiver. PHOTO 14
IMPORTANT
DO NOT USE TRAILER WITHOUT SAFETY FLAG.
PHOTO 13: Tighten knob clockwise
Inserting flag pole in handlebar receiver
PHOTO 14
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Installing Seat Pads
Match hook and loop fastening strips on trailer seat to back
side of seat pad.
Installing Shoulder Harness and Crotch
Strap Pads
Insert shoulder straps through loops on shoulder harness
pads, with straps oriented so that FLAT sides of strap buckles
face each other. Slide crotch strap through crotch strap
pad. PHOTO 15
Using Seat Harness
One Passenger:
NOTE: In two-passenger trailers, use inner shoulder straps and
crotch strap.
1. Place child in center of seat.
2. Snap shoulder straps into Y-buckle, with buckle positioned
at child’s sternum. Adjust straps so that child cannot move
too far forward in seat.
3. Fasten and adjust lap belt snugly. FIGURE 4
IMPORTANT
PHOTO 15
Crotch Strap
with Pad
Harness Pads
Flat sides of
buckles facing
each other
Seat Pad
SINGLE PASSENGER MUST BE SEATED IN CENTER POSITION.
Two passengers:
NOTE: For two children, use both shoulder harnesses and two
outer crotch straps.
1. Seat first child on one side of seat.
2. Snap shoulder straps into Y-buckle, with buckle positioned
at child’s sternum. Adjust straps so that child cannot move
too far forward in seat.
3. Repeat for second child.
4. Fasten and adjust lap belt snugly. To remove children,
release lap belt and harness buckles. FIGURE 5
NOTE: For taller children, the seat harness can be adjusted by
moving the buckles on the shoulder strap webbing into
the helmet pocket area, above the horizontal elastic.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT SLIDE SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLIES ABOVE
WEBBING STOPS.
Harness Pads
Lap Belt
FIGURE 4
Harness
Pads
Harness
Pads
WARNING
ALWAYS SECURE CHILDREN WITH HARNESS AND LAP BELT
BEFORE USE. ONLY USE THIS SEAT IF YOUR CHILD IS CAPABLE OF
SITTING UPRIGHT ALONE. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN
ACCIDENT AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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Outer Crotch
Strap
FIGURE 5
Lap Belt
Outer Crotch
Strap
Using Seat Recliner
For added comfort when children are sleeping, make the
following adjustments to recline seat:
1. Loosen tension on lower horizontal strap on seat back.
2. Loosen tension on helmet pocket straps on upper back of
seat. PHOTO 16
3. To return seat to upright position, reverse steps 1 & 2, and
make sure upper seat strap is also tightened securely.
IMPORTANT
UPPER SEAT STRAP SHOULD ALWAYS BE TIGHTENED
BEFORE TRAILERING.
Hitching Trailer to Your Bicycle
NOTE: The Burley Forged Standard Hitch is used
for bicycles with either nutted axles FIGURE 6or
quick release assemblies. FIGURES 7 & 8
1. Remove axle nut or rear quick release lever
assembly from bike.
2. Match hole on flat side of hitch upper arm to left (nonchain ring side) rear dropout hole, and place hitch flat
against the dropout.
3. Loosely reassemble axle nut or quick release assembly
through hitch, dropout and wheel. Racks, bags, or fittings
should not interfere with hitch.
4. Slide flex connector between hitch side arms, and match
holes.
5. Open retaining pin and insert through hitch and flex
connector holes from above. Close retaining pin.
6. Tighten axle nut or tighten and close quick release lever,
with lever pointing to rear of bike. A properly adjusted
quick release lever should leave an imprint on your palm
when the lever is rotated to the closed position. Verify that
hitch is secure and cannot be rotated by hand.
7. Wrap safety strap twice around inside of chain stay. Fasten
hook to D-ring on underside of tow bar end. FIGURE 8
8. To remove trailer from bicycle, unfasten clip from D-ring
and remove retaining pin.
QUICK RELEASE LEVER MUST BE IN CLOSED POSITION AND
HITCH SAFETY STRAP PROPERLY INSTALLED. NUTTED AXLES
MUST BE TIGHTENED SECURELY. HITCH MUST NOT INTERFERE
WITH RACKS, BAGS OR FITTINGS. INSPECT HITCH AND TOW BAR
FREQUENTLY FOR DAMAGE OR LOOSE FASTENERS. DAMAGED OR
IMPROPERLY INSTALLED HITCHES OR INTERFERING PARTS CAN
CAUSE ACCIDENTS RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
FIGURE 8
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Flex Connector
Hook fastened to
D-ring under tow bar
Safety Checklists
Check Before Each Ride:
Wheels tightly and securely attached
✓
Tires inflated to recommended pressure on tire side wall
✓
Hitch properly secured with safety strap in place
✓
Tow bar locked securely in place
✓
Maximum load 75 lbs (34 kg) for single trailers and 100 lbs (40 kg by law in Europe) for double trailers
✓
Bicycle safety check, especially brakes and tires
✓
Helmet for passengers and cyclist
✓
Safety flag in place
✓
All seat straps properly attached
✓
Children properly secured with harnesses and lap belt
✓
Monthly Checklist:
Inspect tow bar, hitch, frame tubing, flex connector and hardware for damage
✓
Inspect tires for wear and cracks
✓
Inspect wheels for trueness and cracks
✓
Inspect wheel bearings for wear
✓
Inspect fabric parts for rips, abrasion, or missing or damaged hardware
✓
Contact your Authorized Burley Dealer for replacement of any damaged or worn-out parts
✓
Maintenance and Storage
Hitch and Tow Bar Maintenance
Store trailer indoors if possible. Do not use or store trailer at temperatures below 32˚F (0°C), as hitch flex connector can
become brittle and possibly break, causing an accident resulting in serious injury.
Fabric Care
Hand wash fabric parts with mild soap or detergent and warm water. For heavy soiling, use a nylon bristle brush. Do not use
bleach. Line-dry trailer cover. Polyester fabric will eventually fade, especially when exposed to direct sunlight. Wipe dry
(to help avoid mildew) and store out of direct sunlight in a dry, well ventilated area, or use a Burley Trailer Storage Cover to
protect your trailer. Clean windows with a damp soft cloth. Cover window may crack if trailer is stored below 32°F (0°C).
Replace any damaged parts.
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2009 d’lite ST & Solo ST Replacement Parts and Diagram
Diagram #d’lite ST
Part #
1960041960041Forged Standard Hitchlifetime
2960009960009Safety Flag1 year
3950003950003Handle Bar Clamp Kit5 years
4250033250042Handle Assembly w/Tetherlifetime
5 950092950091Seat, Harness & Crotch Pad Set (d’lite ST: 2 pairs of harness & crotch pads; Solo ST: 1 pair) - Blue/Gray1 year
5950100950099Seat, Harness & Crotch Pad Set (d’lite ST: 2 pairs of harness & crotch pads; Solo ST: 1 pair) - Red/Gray1 year
6950004950004Shoulder Safety Strap (Set of 2)1 year
250221250231Seat (NOT SHOWN)1 year
250222250230Bag/Side Panels (NOT SHOWN) - Yellow/Black 1 year
250278250280Bag/Side Panels (NOT SHOWN) - Red/Black1 year
7950090950089Sunshade - Blue 1 year
7950102950101Sunshade - Tan1 year
8250224250232Cover - Yellow/Blue1 year
8250262250264Cover - Red/Tan1 year
9950075950075Tow Bar Receiver Kit, Left (tow bar receiver, bolts, nuts)5 years
950108950108Tow Bar Receiver Kit, Right (tow bar receiver, bolts, nuts) (NOT SHOWN)5 years
10250229250228Tow Bar Assembly (tow bar, safety strap, ex connector)
11950076950078Frame Assembly, Front (tube, frame locks, hinges)lifetime
15950081950083Lower Frame Set Main frame (L & R), Cross Frame (Front & Rear), Bag Holderlifetime
16160029160031Wheels (with push button, axle, tire, reectors) (SOLD INDIVIDUALLY)5 years
17950113950084Brake Assemblylifetime
18250032250046External Roll Bar (EURO MODELS)lifetime
19950086950087Suspension Assembly5 years
20950038950038Flex Connector for Square Tow Bar w/ Safety Strap5 years
Solo ST
Part #
DescriptionWarranty
lifetime-tow bar
5 years- ex connector/
safety strap
Recommended Accessories for the d’lite ST & Solo ST
• Jogger Kits
• We! Ski Kit
• Storage Cover
• Baby Snuggler
• Handle Bar Console
• Alternative Hitches
Please go to www.burleygear.com for updated product parts list, diagrams and available accessories
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d’lite Cover:
250224 yellow/blue
250262 red/tan
Solo Seat Harness &
Crotch Pad Set:
950091 blue/gray
950099 red/gray
d’lite Seat Harness &
Crotch Pad Set:
950092 blue/gray
950100 red/gray
Solo Cover:
250232 yellow/blue
250264 red/tan
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Notes:
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Notes:
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Burley Trailer Limited Warranty
Burley trailers are warranted from date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and
service. Burley will repair or replace parts it determines to be defective as follows: fabric parts for one year, plastic parts for
five years and durable frame parts for the lifetime of the trailer. The Burley trailer owner must present the trailer for repair at
place of purchase, with an original sales receipt or similar proof of purchase. This warranty applies only to the original owner
and is nontransferable. Burley can not be responsible for failure due to improper assembly, modification of parts or
instructions, neglect, abuse, accident, and/or normal wear. The warranty does not cover any trailer used for rental,
competition, or commercial use.
Burley neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume any other liability in connection with this Burley product, and
there are no oral agreements or warranties collateral to or affecting this agreement. This warranty gives you specific rights.
You may also have other rights which vary by state or country.
B U R LE Y DE S I G N
4020 Stewar t Rd. Eug ene, OR 97402
PH 541. 687.1644 800.423. 8445 FAX 5 41.687.0436
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