Burley Hitch Flex Connector, 950037, 950038 Instructions Manual

Note : Your new Burley flex connector

should exactly match your old Burley
connector.

• Square tow bar = 4 ridges

• Round tow bar = smooth

These pieces are NOT

interchangeable.

950037 Contents:

(1) Hitch connector for round tow bar
(1) Lock nut
(1) Safety strap assembly
(1) Bolt
(2) D-ring/clip

950038 Contents:

(1) Hitch connector for square tow bar
(1) Lock nut
(1) Safety strap assembly
(1) Bolt
(2) D-ring/clip

For use with Burley
standard and forged
metal hitches

1. Remove trailer from bicycle.

2. Remove existing bolt, safety strap, lock
nut and D-ring/clip from flex connector
which is located at the end of tow
bar. FIGURE 1

3. Remove old flex connector from end
of tow bar and insert new connector,
aligning hole in connector with holes
in tow bar.

Hitch Flex Connector
Replacement Instructions For:

Round Tow Bar Kit 950037
Square Tow Bar Kit 950038

Note : Your new Burley flex connector

should exactly match your old Burley
connector.

• Square tow bar = 4 ridges

• Round tow bar = smooth

These pieces are NOT

interchangeable.

950037 Contents:

(1) Hitch connector for round tow bar
(1) Lock nut
(1) Safety strap assembly
(1) Bolt
(2) D-ring/clip

950038 Contents:

(1) Hitch connector for square tow bar
(1) Lock nut
(1) Safety strap assembly
(1) Bolt
(2) D-ring/clip

For use with Burley
standard and forged
metal hitches

1. Remove trailer from bicycle.

2. Remove existing bolt, safety strap, lock
nut and D-ring/clip from flex connector
which is located at the end of tow
bar. FIGURE 1

3. Remove old flex connector from end
of tow bar and insert new connector,
aligning hole in connector with holes
in tow bar.

Hitch Flex Connector
Replacement Instructions For:

Round Tow Bar Kit 950037
Square Tow Bar Kit 950038

FIGUR E 1: For ged Hitch Shown

Tow Bar

Hook f ast ened to

D-ri ng/cli p

under tow b ar

Flex Conn ect or

D-Ri ng /Cl ip

Bolt

Quick Rele ase L ever

Ret aining Pin

Safe ty stra p

wrapped t wice

arou nd cha ins tay

FIGUR E 1: For ged Hitch Shown

Tow Bar

Hook f ast ened to

D-ri ng/cli p

under tow b ar

Flex Conn ect or

D-Ri ng /Cl ip

Bolt

Quick Rele ase L ever

Ret aining Pin

Safe ty stra p

wrapped t wice

arou nd cha ins tay

THIS PART I S DESIG NED FOR U SE ON BUR LEY
TRAI LERS ONLY. USE ON ANY OTH ER TRAILE R
CAN R ES ULT IN SE RIOUS I NJ URY.

IMPORTANT

THIS PART I S DESIG NED FOR U SE ON BUR LEY
TRAI LERS ONLY. USE ON ANY OTH ER TRAILE R
CAN R ES ULT IN SE RIOUS I NJ URY.

IMPORTANT

B U R LE Y D E S IG N

Copyright © 200 8 by Burley Design LLC. “Burley ” is a registered trademar k of

Burley Design LLC

:

Rev 07/08

:

170137 Hitch Flex Connecto r Replacement Instr uctions r0

402 0 Stewa rt Rd. Eugene , OR 974 02

:

PH 541.687.164 4

800 .423. 8445

FAX [phone]

:

burl ey@burl ey.com

:

www. burley .com

4. From above, insert new bolt through
safety strap grommet, tow bar, and
D-ring/clip, and securely tighten new
lock nut. (Lock nut (NOT SHOWN)
is located directly underneath tow
bar where bolt is inserted from
the top of tow bar.) FIGURE 1

5. To hitch to the bicycle, insert retaining
pin from above through hitch and flex
connector holes. Close retaining pin.

6. Wrap safety strap around inside of
bicycles chain stay twice, and fasten
hook to D-ring/clip on tow bar.

For use with Burley
Classic (Plastic) Hitch

Note : The safety strap included in this kit

has a retaining pin, which works

with Burley metal hitches. The

Classic hitch uses a bolt/nut in

place of the retaining pin. A

replacement safety strap for the
Classic Hitch (Kit # 950067), with
the bolt/nut, is available for

purchase from your Authorized

Burley Dealer or www.burley.com.

1. To remove trailer from bicycle hitch:

a. Unfasten hook on safety strap

from D-ring on tow bar. FIGURE 2

b. Remove shoulder bolt, lock nut and

washer from flex connector in end
of tow bar, and disconnect trailer
tow bar from hitch. FIGURE 2

2. Remove bolt, safety strap, lock nut and
D-ring/clip from tow bar.

3. Replace old flex connector with new
connector, aligning hole in connector
with hole in tow bar.

4. From above, re-install bolt through tow
bar, safety strap grommet and D-ring/
clip, and securely tighten lock nut.

5. To connect tow bar to Classic Hitch,
slide new flex connector between hitch
arms and line up holes.

6. From below, insert shoulder bolt
through inner grommet on safety strap,
flex connector and hitch arms. Install
lock nut and tighten securely.

7. Wrap safety strap around inside of
chain stay twice, and fasten hook to
D-ring on tow bar.

B U R LE Y D E S IG N

Copyright © 200 8 by Burley Design LLC. “Burley ” is a registered trademar k of

Burley Design LLC

:

Rev 07/08

:

170137 Hitch Flex Connecto r Replacement Instr uctions r0

402 0 Stewa rt Rd. Eugene , OR 974 02

:

PH 541.687.164 4

800 .423. 8445

FAX [phone]

:

burl ey@burl ey.com

:

www. burley .com

4. From above, insert new bolt through
safety strap grommet, tow bar, and
D-ring/clip, and securely tighten new
lock nut. (Lock nut (NOT SHOWN)
is located directly underneath tow
bar where bolt is inserted from
the top of tow bar.) FIGURE 1

5. To hitch to the bicycle, insert retaining
pin from above through hitch and flex
connector holes. Close retaining pin.

6. Wrap safety strap around inside of
bicycles chain stay twice, and fasten
hook to D-ring/clip on tow bar.

For use with Burley
Classic (Plastic) Hitch

Note : The safety strap included in this kit

has a retaining pin, which works

with Burley metal hitches. The

Classic hitch uses a bolt/nut in

place of the retaining pin. A

replacement safety strap for the
Classic Hitch (Kit # 950067), with
the bolt/nut, is available for

purchase from your Authorized

Burley Dealer or www.burley.com.

1. To remove trailer from bicycle hitch:

a. Unfasten hook on safety strap

from D-ring on tow bar. FIGURE 2

b. Remove shoulder bolt, lock nut and

washer from flex connector in end
of tow bar, and disconnect trailer
tow bar from hitch. FIGURE 2

2. Remove bolt, safety strap, lock nut and
D-ring/clip from tow bar.

3. Replace old flex connector with new
connector, aligning hole in connector
with hole in tow bar.

4. From above, re-install bolt through tow
bar, safety strap grommet and D-ring/
clip, and securely tighten lock nut.

5. To connect tow bar to Classic Hitch,
slide new flex connector between hitch
arms and line up holes.

6. From below, insert shoulder bolt
through inner grommet on safety strap,
flex connector and hitch arms. Install
lock nut and tighten securely.

7. Wrap safety strap around inside of
chain stay twice, and fasten hook to
D-ring on tow bar.

Tow Bar

D-Ri ng /Cl ip

Shoul der B olt

Bolt

Lock Nut

Hitc h Ar ms

FIGUR E 2: Cl assic Hi tch

Safe ty Stra p

D-Ri ng /Cl ip

Shoul der B olt

Lock Nut

Hitc h Ar ms

FIGUR E 2: Cl assic Hi tch

Safe ty Stra p