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Owner’s Instruction Manual
Trailercycles
piccolo
kazoo
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Table of Contents
1. Box Contents and Required Tools
2. Burley Trailercycle Guide
3. Trailercycle Assembly
4. Trailercycle Rack Installation
5. Hitching the Trailercycle to Your Bicycle
6. Before You Ride
7. Safety Guidelines
8. Maintaining Your Burley
9. Warranty
Important
Before using your trailercycle, please familiarize yourself with this Burley manual.
For questions and additional information, please contact your authorized Burley
dealer or visit www.burley.com
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Box Contents:
1 trailercycle frame, 1 towbar with hitch, 1 trailercycle rack, 1 handlebar, 1 flag, 1 parts bag
Required Tools (not included):
4mm & 5mm hex keys, 10mm & 15mm wrenches
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Burley Trailercycle Guide:
1. Trailercycle Frame
2. Frame Coupling
3. Towbar
4. Hitch
5. Trailercycle Rack
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Detent engaged
in frame hole
Trailercycle Assembly:
1. Insert tow bar into frame coupling and align so that detent engages in detent hole on frame
as shown above. Progressively tighten clamp bolts, alternating between bolts every 1-2 N·m
until both bolts are at 6-8 N·m (4-6 ft-lb).
2. Mount pedals (stamped R for right and L for left) to the corresponding crank arm and tighten.
Left pedal uses left hand threads (counter-clockwise to tighten).
3. Remove stem face plate, place handlebar into clamp and replace face plate.
Center handlebar and tighten face plate bolts to 4-5 N·m (3-3.7 ft-lb).
4. Insert flag into flagholder (inside left dropout).
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Trailercycle Rack Installation:
1. Attach bottom of rack to holes in bicycle dropouts using washers and socket head bolts provided.
2. Position top of rack parallel to the ground. WARNING: RACK MUST BE LEVEL. WHEN PULLING
A TRAILERCYCLE, A NON-LEVEL RACK CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT BICYCLE HANDLING,
RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT OR SERIOUS INJURY.
3. Attach rack stays to rack and bicycle with provided washers and socket head bolts or use band
clamps to attach rack stays to seat stays.
4. If stays protrude above top of rack, excess length can be trimmed. To trim, mark stays, remove
from rack, cut with a hacksaw, then reinstall stays.
5. Tighten all fasteners to 4-5 N·m (3-3.7 ft-lb).
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Hitching the Trailercycle to Your Bicycle:
1. Slide lever to retract safety pins.
2. Set hitch on rack as shown.
3. Ensure that lever rotates back to fully engage pins.
4. Push knob down to engage hitch bolt.
5. Fully tighten hitch bolt.
IMPORTANT: KNOB MUST BE TIGHTENED AND SAFETY PINS ENGAGED
BEFORE USE. DO NOT USE YOUR TRAILERCYCLE IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO
SECURELY TIGHTEN KNOB OR GET FULL ENGAGEMENT OF THE SAFETY PINS.
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Before You Ride:
Check before each use:
• Child weighs less than 85 lbs (32kg).
• Adult lead cyclist weighs at least twice as much as child.
• Trailercycle rack is securely attached to bicycle.
• Trailercycle frame coupling bolts are fully tightened.
• Hitch pivots, knob, and safety pins are securely assembled.
• Hitch is tightly attached to rack and safety pins are fully engaged.
• Handlebars, seat, and wheel are secured.
• Trailercycle tire is inflated to recommended pressure on tire sidewall.
• Both riders are wearing helmets.
• Safety flag and reflectors are in place.
• Bicycle is in good working order, especially brakes and tires.
• Trailercycle does not interfere with the braking, pedaling, or steering of the bicycle.
Check monthly:
• Inspect hitch for damage and loose fasteners.
• Inspect hitch pivots for smooth operation.
• Ensure hitch bolt and corresponding threads on the trailercycle rack are clean and
lubricated; keep lubricant clear of bike’s brake and rim surfaces.
• Ensure chain is clean and lubricated.
• Check and tighten all hardware on both trailercycle and trailercycle rack, especially
frame coupling bolts and rack mounting bolts.
• Inspect frame tubing and hardware for cracks, damage, or loose parts.
• Inspect tire for cracks or worn spots.
• Repair or replace any damaged or worn-out parts.
Contact your authorized Burley dealer for replacement of any damaged or worn-out parts.
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Safety Guidelines:
• Trailercycle shall only be pulled by a responsible adult.
• Burley trailercycles are designed for children ages 4-10 with sufficient coordination to pedal
and adequate strength to hold on to the handlebars tightly. If your child is physically or
mentally impaired, consult your physician as to whether your child can safely ride.
• Both riders must wear helmets.
• Adjust the seat and handlebar to the correct heights for each rider. Ensure that the minimum
insertion mark, or at least 2 1/2” (64mm), on the seat post remain inside the frame.
• Before your passenger gets on and off the trailercycle, come to a complete stop, straddle
your bicycle and hold it securely with the brakes engaged and both feet on the ground. Never
rely on a kickstand to secure the trailercycle.
• Practice with your child in an uncongested area. Pulling the trailercycle adds length and
weight to your bicycle; allow for ample time and distance to stop, start, and turn.
• Take short rides; stop frequently. Instruct your child to keep their feet on pedals and hands on
handlebars at all times.
• Recommended speed limits:
15mph (24km/h) on smooth, straight roads
5mph (8km/h) when turning or on uneven roads
• DO NOT exceed weight limit by attaching a rack, panniers, or other cargo to the trailercycle.
• DO NOT attach another trailer to the trailercycle.
• Keep the tire inflated to pressure recommended on the tire sidewall. Check pressure before
each use. Do not use higher-pressure or knobby tires. Be sure axle nuts are properly tightened.
• DO NOT use off-road.
• DO NOT use at night without proper lights on both cycles.
• Avoid rocks, curbs, hard braking, and sudden swerving.
It is recommended that a qualified bicycle mechanic does a safety check of the towing bicycle
before attaching the trailercycle.
It is recommended that a rearview mirror be used on the bicycle.
Always comply with local regulations when using the trailer on public roadways. Obey all local
requirements for lighting. The red reflector that came with the trailercycle must remain attached
and visible at all times. If you need to come to a stop for any reason, such as to check on your
child, to make adjustments, or to address a flat tire, be sure to pull off of the road completely.
Use good judgement when deciding if weather, road, or traffic conditions are safe to use a Burley.
Failure to comply with the instructions and safety guidelines in this manual could result in
serious injury or death of the passenger or rider.
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Maintaining Your Burley:
• Inspect chain, chainring and rear cog(s); replace if worn.
• Clean and lubricate pivot points on derailleur (Piccolo only), wipe excess lubricant
to prevent dirt buildup.
• Inspect derailleur cable for fraying and replace as necessary (Piccolo only).
• Adjust shifting as necessary (Piccolo only).
• Ensure that chain is not loose (Kazoo only); tighten chain by moving hub
back if needed.
• Check wheel for trueness; inspect for cracks at spoke hole or sidewall.
Retrue or replace if necessary.
• Verify that bottom bracket spins smoothly and doesn’t exhibit any play; tighten fixing
bolts for crank arms.
• Disassemble bearings in hitch and hub and repack with grease if needed.
• Repair or replace any worn-out parts.
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Burley Limited Warranty:
Burley Trailercycles are warranted from date of purchase against defects in materials
and workmanship as follows: hitch and rack for one year, and frame for five years.
Your original dated sales or delivery receipt showing the date of purchase is your
proof of purchase. If a defect in materials or workmanship is discovered during the
Limited Warranty period, we will, at our sole option, repair or replace your product
at no cost to you. This warranty is only valid in the country in which the product was
purchased. The Limited Warranty extends only to the original retail purchaser of this
product and is not transferable to anyone who obtains ownership of the product from
the original purchaser. The Limited Warranty does not cover claims resulting from
misuse, failure to follow the instructions, installation, improper maintenance and
use, abuse, alteration, involvement in an accident, and normal wear and tear. The
Limited Warranty does not cover products which are used in rental operations and
Burley will not be liable for any incidental or commercial damages relating to such
use. TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS
EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, WRITTEN OR ORAL, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURSOSE. The duration of any implied warranties,
including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
that may exist during the express warranty period are expressly limited to the limited
warranty period. Some states and countries do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts; therefore, the above limitations and exclusions may not
apply to you. THE CUSTOMER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY OR OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR OF ANY OTHER OBLIGATION ARISING
BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE SHALL BE LIMITED AS SPECIFIED HEREIN TO
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT OUR SOLE OPTION. IN ANY EVENT, RESPONSIBILITY
FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IS EXPRESSLY
EXCLUDED. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This
Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that
vary from state to state or country.
For warranty service or replacement part information for the USA or Canada, please
contact Burley directly by calling 800-311-5294 or emailing burley@burley.com. For
warranty service or replacement part information outside the USA and Canada please
contact the place of purchase for warranty service. Please be prepared to provide
the product model, serial number and a description of the warranty issue. Some
replacement parts may be available for purchase after this limited warranty expires.
Please visit us at www.burley.com or call us at 541-687-1644 for more information.
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Burley Design
1500 Westec Drive
Eugene, OR 97402 USA
P. 541.687.1644 800.423.8445 F. 541.687.0436
burley@burley.com Burley.com
Copyright ©2011 by Burley Design LLC
“Burley” is a registered trademark of Burley Design LLC
“Piccolo” and “Kazoo” are trademarks of Burley Design LLC
Rev 08/11 Trailercycle Manual 2011 Rev 0
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