Owner’s Instruction
& Safety Manual
Contents
Section Page
Introduction 2
I. Parts Inventory 3
II. Initial Piccolo Assembly 4
III. Installing the Moose Rack 5
IV. Hitching the Piccolo to Your Bicycle 7
V. Starting and Stopping Technique 9
VI. Safety Guidelines 10
VII. Safety Checklist 14
VIII. Trailercycle Maintenance and Care 15
IX.
Transferring or Installing
Additional Moose Racks
Warranty 20
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Congratulations!
You’ve just purchased a Burley® Piccolo™ trailercycle. Every ef fort has been made to
ensure your purchase is of top quality and proven design, ready to provide you with
many years and thou sands of miles of happy, safe trailercycling.
IMPORTANT: Because some of the features and guidelines
for using the Burley Piccolo merit close attention, it is very
important for you to fa mil iar ize yourself with the trailercycle
by reading sections IV-IX of this manual before use. If you
have any questions we encourage you to contact your
Burley dealer.
Introduction
Your Burley dealer must install the pedals, handlebars, shifter, and grips; and mount
the seat, and the rear refl ector. The dealer will adjust the derailleur.
Your dealer must also mount and adjust the Burley Moose Rack™ to your bicycle so
you can tow your Piccolo safely.
Once you’ve read the safety guide lines, you’re ready to go. After the Moose Rack is
installed on your bicycle, hitching the Piccolo to your bike takes only a few seconds,
with no tools required.
This manual is written sequentially to assist initial as sem bly. In addition to
completing assembly of your Piccolo, your Burley dealer will perform safety checks,
and demonstrate hitch attachment, han dle bar adjustment, and use of the safety
fl ag. We again request that you read sections IV-IX of this manual before use, and
then refer to it as necessary in the future.
When Loaning or Selling Your Trailercycle
If you loan or sell your Burley Piccolo, supply the new user with this manual, and
be sure they use only the Burley Moose Rack when towing the Piccolo. (It may be
easiest to loan your bike with its Moose Rack installed). See section “IX. Trans fer ring
or In stall ing Ad di tion al Moose Racks” for ad di tion al in for ma tion. They must
fa mil iar ize them selves with all sec tions of this manual—es pe cial ly sec tions “VI.
Safety Guide lines” and “VII. Safety Checklist” prior to use. It is es sen tial that they
understand how to properly secure the hitch, and the dif fer enc es between riding a
bicycle with a trailercycle and without one. Always ensure that both adult and child
wear helmets. Never loan your trailercycle if it is in need of maintenance or repair.
NOTE: Any reference to left or right is made in the direction of
travel, as if you were sitting on the Piccolo looking forward.
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I. Parts Inventory
BURLEY DEALER: Please verify that you have received all of the parts listed. Do not
proceed with as sem bly if any parts are miss ing; contact Burley im me di ate ly for
replacement parts. Sub-assemblies are indented.
(1) Preassembled Piccolo Trailercycle Including:
(1)
(1) Crankset
(1) Chain
(1) Rear Derailleur with 6-Speed Freewheel
(1) Shift Cable and Twist Shifter
(1) Wheel with Amber Refl ector
(1) Hitch Assembly, Headset, Spindle, Hitch Plate, Knob, and Lever
(1) Safety Flag Mounting Bracket
(1) Safety Flag
(1) Parts Box
(1) Seat
(1) Handlebar
(1) Piccolo Hardware Bag:
(1) Piccolo Handlebar Stem
w/Splash Guard
(1) 300mm X 26.6mm Seat Post
(1) Seat Clamp
(1) Seat-Post Clamp
(1) Pair Pedals
(1) Pair Grips
(1) Rear Refl ector, Red with
Slotted Mounting Screw
(1) Plastic Refl ector Bracket
(1) Moose Rack
(1) Moose Rack Hardware Bag
(4) Rack Stay (Short)
(2) Rack Stay (Medium)
(2) Rack Stay (Long)
(6) Seat-Stay Band Clamp (2 Each Small, Medium, Large)
(4) 5mm X 16mm Socket Head Screw
(6) 5mm X 12mm Socket Head Screw
(6) Flat Washer
(4) Split Lock Washer
(8) 5mm Lock Nuts
(1) Envelope with Trailercycle Checklist
(1)
(1) Warranty Card
Piccolo Frame (Serial number is located on the right-rear drop out)
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II. Initial Piccolo Assembly
IMPORTANT: All assembly of trailercycle and Moose Rack
must be per formed by your Burley dealer.
Mount the Pedals
The pedals are stamped either “R” for right or “L” for left. Take care to mount the
cor rect pedal to the correct crank arm. Apply a small amount of grease to the pedal
threads to make installation easier. Tighten pedals securely—torque to 25 ft.-lb.
Mount the Handlebars
To make it easier to orient the stem and handlebars, fi rst mount the handlebar to
the stem. The splash guard is preinstalled to the stem and must be left in place for
safe operation of the trailercycle. Do not fully tighten the han dle bars until the stem
is attached and tightened in place.
Adjusting and Tightening the Piccolo Handlebar Stem
The tongue of the Piccolo has an ovalized section to ensure that the stem and
handlebar cannot rotate during use. The fi nal correct place ment of the stem
depends upon the height of the child, but as a starting place mount the stem 8"
from the junction of the Piccolo top tube and the tongue. The top edge of the stem
should never be more than 12" from this junction. Torque the two stem bolts and
the handlebar bolt to 9 ft.-lb. Do not overtighten.
Install the Twist Shifter & Grips
Use the short handlebar grip as a guide to position the twist shifter on the right
handlebar. Do not tighten the twist shifter retaining bolt until the short handlebar
grip is installed. Position the twist shifter and tighten the twist shifter retaining bolt
securely. Slide the left grip fully onto the handlebar. Adjust the derailleur to shift
cleanly.
Mount the Seat
Mount the seat clamp to the seat, and then attach this assembly to the seat post.
Next, insert the seat post into the seat tube. Final ad just ment should be made to fi t
the child prior to the fi rst ride.
The Piccolo comes with a removable seat-post clamp. When in stall ing the seat-post
clamp or adjusting seat post height, note that the slot in the seat tube must align
with the slot in the seat-post clamp (see illustration page 5).
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Incorrect Correct
Mount Red Refl ector to Left Seat Stay
Mount the plastic refl ector bracket as high as possible on the trailercycle left seat
stay with the screw provided, and then fasten the refl ector to the plastic bracket
with its mounting screw. Be sure the face of the refl ector is at a 90° angle to the
ground.
Attaching the Safety Flag
Slide the safety fl ag into the bracket which is mounted between the axle nut and the
left dropout.
III. Installing the Moose Rack
IMPORTANT: This rack includes hardware only for attachment
to bikes with threaded eyelets in the rear dropout. Consult
with Burley before attempting to mount the Moose Rack to a
bike without threaded eyelets in the rear dropout.
IMPORTANT: Use only the ad just able stays provided with
the Moose Rack to attach the rack to the bi cy cle. They are
made of especially heavy stainless steel; sub sti tute rack stay
hard ware can fail and must not be used.
To ensure com pat i bil i ty with 95% of the bi cy cles in use, the Moose Rack comes with
eight rack stays, of which only four are required for one bike. Generally, the longer
stays fi t small er bikes, and the shorter stays fi t larger bikes. Your goal is to position
the top of the rack parallel to the ground within 3°. First, attach the bottom of the
rack to the holes in the bicycle drop outs, setting it so the rack is level. Next, mea sure
the dis tance from the stay mounting hole on the Moose Rack to the bicycle’s seat
stay brazeon. If you don’t have brazeons or the dis tance to the brazeons is great er
than 9" when the rack is level, use the band clamps.
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Refer to the illustrations below to de ter mine which com bi na tion of stays will
adjust to fi t the bicycle on which you are mount ing the Moose Rack.
Short-Short Combination Distance from Rack Hole to
Bicycle Brazeon
Between 3” and 4.5”
Short-Medium Combination Distance from Rack Hole to
Bicycle Brazeon
Between 4.5” and 6.5”
Medium-Long Combination Distance from Rack Hole to
Bicycle Brazeon
Between 6.5” and 9.0”
Loosely attach stays to the rack and
bi cy cle. Take spe cial care to in stall
wash ers and lock wash ers as shown
on the fol low ing page. Note that the
long er, 16mm screws at tach the front
stays to the bi cy cle, and the rear stays
to the rack. All oth er screws are 12mm
long. Use split lock wash ers at the four
mount ing points on the bi cy cle; all
other wash ers are fl at wash ers. Ver i fy
that the rack is lev el; the height of the
front of the rack must be within 3/4"
of the height of the rear (see adjacent
illustration).
A
90°± 3°
90°
Rack must be level. Difference
between heights A & B must be less
than 3/4”
B
Rack must be level with in 3°. If pulling a Piccolo
trailercycle, a non-level rack can ad verse ly af fect
handling.
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Stays may mount to ei ther side of the tabs on the rack, depending on which al lows
proper alignment with the brazeons. You may need to ad just the bend in the fl at tab
on the end of the stays to ensure that the stays meet the brazeons square ly.
If the bike you are work ing on does not have brazeons, use the ap pro pri ate seatstay band clamps and the ex tra nuts pro vid ed. Even when equipped with brazeons,
some bikes may require the use of the band clamps to get the rack level. In some
cases—e.g., large frame bikes—you may need to mount the band clamps with the
tabs facing forward or out ward (instead of fac ing inward as shown in il lus tra tion
below). Tight en into place. Torque all bolts to 5–6 ft.-lb.
Seat Stay
Band Clamp
Split Lock
Washer
16mm
12mm
Split Lock
Washer
16mm
12mm
16mm
Split Lock
Washer
12mm
16mm
Split Lock
Washer
12mm
Holes for
Bicycle
Fender
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IV. Hitching the Piccolo to Your Bicycle
Be fore attaching the hitch to the Moose Rack, make sure that the underside of the
hitch plate is clean and clear of debris. The safety pin lever and safety pins must slide
freely.
Hitch Attachment:
1. Slide lever to retract safety pins.
2. Set hitch plate on rack & release lever to engage pins.
3. Push knob down & tighten fully.
Hitch Knob
Tongue
Hitch Plate
Lever with safety
pins retracted
Safety Pin
Release lever to engage
safety pins beneath top
tubing of rack.
Knob must be tightened and safety pins engaged before use. If you are unable to
securely tighten the knob or don’t get full engagement of the safety pins, do not use
your trailercycle. See your Burley dealer for repair or replacement of the hitch.
For instructions on maintenance of your Piccolo hitch see section “VIII. Trailercycle
Main te nance and Care.”
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Piccolo must be attached to Burley Moose Rack, using Burley
attachment hard ware. Rack or hard ware from other suppliers
may break or come loose, resulting in ac ci dent and serious
injury.
V. Starting and Stopping Technique
IMPORTANT: Before using your Piccolo, be sure the
handlebars, stem, and seat are properly adjusted for your
child. Refer to section II for instructions on adjusting and
tightening of the handlebar stem and correct use of the
seat-post clamp. Generally, you’ll want to position the child
so s/he is neither cramped nor stretched when seated and
pedalling. Your Burley dealer can instruct you in making
these adjustments.
Starting
As lead rider, you must fi rst straddle the lead bicycle and hold it securely, with
the brakes locked and both feet on the ground. Your child can then safely mount
the trailercycle without risking tip over. Never allow your child to mount the
trailercycle before you, and never rely on a kickstand to hold up a bicycle/trailercycle
combination.
Always try to be in an easy gear before taking off (likewise for your child, once you
teach him or her basic shifting). Once you’re both ready, push off and get up to
speed before concerning yourself with clipping into your pedals. You’ll need to
concentrate so that you don’t swerve or over cor rect—don’t take off if there are any
distractions.
Stopping
When stopping briefl y (at an intersection, for instance), hold your bike and the
trailercycle up by fi rst putting one then the other foot down. Meanwhile your child
remains seated with his or her feet on the pedals. This reduces the need to recoordinate your take off. Be sure to lock the brakes whenever stopped.
To dismount, the lead rider stops, puts both feet securely on the ground, locks the
brakes, and then signals to the child that it’s safe to climb off the trailercycle.
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Adhere to technique above to avoid an accident or serious
injury when starting and stopping.
VI. Safety Guidelines
Bicycling with a trailercycle is different from bicycling without one, in ways which
aren’t always obvious. It is therefore essential that you read and understand all of
the following safety guide lines—in addition to the warnings and instructions in
the previous two sections—prior to using your trailercycle. Before loaning your
trailercycle to others, make sure that they also understand its proper, safe use.
Contact your dealer or Burley if any of these instructions are unclear.
Bicycling with a trailercycle, and bicycling in general, can
be haz ard ous. Failure to observe any of section “VI. Safety
Guidelines” could result in ac ci dent and serious injury or
death.
Use Well-Maintained Bicycle and Trailercycle
Use a lead bicycle which is in good working condition, with powerful brakes.
A frequent safety check of your bicycle is essential. Inspect and maintain your
trailercycle as outlined in sections “VII. Safety Check lists” and “VIII. Trailercycle
Maintenance and Care” of this manual. Have your Burley dealer maintain and inspect
your bicycle and trailercycle if you are not qualifi ed to do so.
Pedaling a Bigger Vehicle
Be cause of the trailercycle’s additional weight, a bicycle pulling a trailercycle will be
slower to start up and stop, and because of its length it requires more time to cross
streets or paths. Your entire vehicle is heavier and less responsive. This means you
should think further ahead in an tic i pat ing stops, turns, and starts. We rec om mend
you spend some time practicing riding with your child on the trailercycle in an
un con gested area to become familiar with how your heavier, longer vehicle
responds.
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Prevent Loss of Control
Do not pull your trailercycle over curbs or hit holes or other obstructions in the road.
Avoid sudden swerving. Instruct children not to bounce, rock, or lean, which can
cause a dan ger ous shift of weight. Do not make high-speed turns or descents when
pulling the trailercycle. Always corner with caution at 5 m.p.h. or less. Do not under
any cir cum stanc es travel faster than 15 m.p.h.—all road irregularities and your
slowness to react are greatly magnifi ed.
Fit, Alert, Adult Pilot
To safely pull a trailercycle, you need to be a fi t, experienced cyclist. You must be
alert, have good eyesight and hearing, and adequate strength in your legs, arms,
and hands. Never allow a child or adolescent to pull your trailercycle because it is
likely that they lack the necessary physical ability and judgement.
Observe Age and Height Restrictions
The Burley Piccolo is made for use with children ages 4-10, who are fi t and alert.
Your child must have suffi cient strength and co or di na tion to pedal and hold on to
the handlebars tightly. Do not cycle with children under age 4, as they likely lack
the stamina and attention span required to cycle safely. If your child is physically or
mentally impaired, consult your physician as to whether your child can safely ride a
trailercycle.
Proper adjustment of your child’s seat and handlebars is essential for a safe and
enjoyable ride. Ensure that the minimum insertion mark on the seat post remains
inside the frame. If the seat post must be raised beyond this height for the child to
ride comfortably, your child is too tall for the Piccolo and should not attempt to ride
it. Don’t use a seat post longer than the one supplied with your Piccolo, as it could
result in a high, unstable center of gravity.
Trailercycle Weight Limits
Do not overload the trailercycle. Maximum weight of a child riding your trailercycle
is 85 lbs. In ad di tion, the lead rider must weigh at least twice as much as the trailing
child, in order to safely control the Piccolo.
For example:
• If the lead rider weighs 110 lbs., the trailercycle weight limit is reduced to 55 lbs.
• If the child riding your trailercycle weighs 70 lbs., the lead rider must weigh at least
140 lbs.
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No Trailers or Other Cargo
The Piccolo hitch is rated for a maximum of 85 lbs. plus the weight of the Piccolo.
Do not attach a trailer to the Piccolo, as it will overload the hitch and create a long,
unwieldy vehicle. Likewise, do not exceed above weight limits by attaching a rack,
panniers, or other cargo to the Piccolo.
Trailercycling with Your Child
Introduce your child to trailercycling with caution—it is most likely a new experience
for both of you. Communicate when you are going to start, turn, shift, or stop. Hold
the lead bike very stable at all stops. Be smooth and predictable as you cycle to gain
the confi dence of your child. If there’s an unavoidable bump, announce it ahead so
your child isn’t caught off guard. Always allow extra room when turning or passing
parked cars or other obstacles so your child doesn’t feel hemmed in.
Never push your child’s endurance; a younger child may lose interest and become
drowsy. Avoid this hazardous condition by going on shorter rides, stopping
frequently, and checking with your child periodically as you ride. Instruct your child
to keep feet on pedals and hands on handlebars at all times.
Be aware that children get thirsty when riding on a trailercycle. Bring plenty of
water, especially on longer rides; keep a full water bottle handy so your child can
easily quench her/his thirst when s/he desires.
No Headphones or Other Distractions
Do not bicycle with headphones, radios, or other dis trac tions. You and your child
must be able to hear surrounding traffi c, com mu ni cate with each other, and
con cen trate on safe bicycling at all times.
No Motorized Vehicles
Your Burley Piccolo is only in tend ed for use with pedal-pow ered cycles; never pull
it with a motorized vehicle, as the in creased acceleration and speed could cause a
hazardous loss of control.
Avoid Riding in Traffi c
We recommend against riding in traffi c. If you must ride in traffi c, do not pull
your trailercycle on high ways, busy streets, or on streets unsafe for bicycling with
children. Never assume that you will be given the right-of-way, even if it is legally
yours. Your child is a precious load; his or her safety should not be en trust ed to a car
driver whose attention or regard for bike riders is un known. Use care when pulling
your trailercycle on bike routes or along bike lanes, especially at intersections.
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Ride on Clean, Paved Surfaces
Your Burley Piccolo is not intended for off-road use. Towing a child off road can be
especially dan ger ous. Any bumps or ir reg u lar i ties could cause a crash and serious
in ju ry to both cyclists. Cross over railroad tracks, curb cutouts, and road grooves at
a 90° angle. Riding parallel or at an acute angle to such obstacles can cause a crash,
resulting in se ri ous injury.
Riding When It’s Slippery
Be especially careful in wet, rainy, or freezing conditions. Your ability to control and
stop your bicycle when towing a trailercycle is greatly im paired. In wet conditions
apply your brakes pe ri od i cal ly to be sure the rims and brake pads are clear of water.
Avoid forceful braking which can cause dangerous skidding. Ride slowly and allow a
greater margin of safety when starting, stop ping, and turning.
Do not ride on surfaces where sand, gravel, ice, oil, or other slippery substances are
present; if you must pass over slippery surfaces, you and your child must walk your
bike and trailercycle.
Navigating Curbs, Stairs, and Escalators
Never tow your trailercycle over curbs; rider and child must dis mount and walk
over any curbs. If you must traverse stairs, prevent a hazardous loss of control by
dismounting and disconnecting your Piccolo, and carrying your bike and trailercycle
individually up or down the stairs. Never take your bike or trailercycle on escalators.
Avoid Riding at Night
Make every effort to schedule your rides so you are not pulling a trailercycle at night.
Because your vehicle is longer and heavier you will be less able to react to unseen
hazards. Automobile drivers may not be accustomed to your longer vehicle and
may not react to it appropriately. If you must ride at night, wear bright, refl ective
clothing. Use a bright headlight and red blinking taillight on both lead bike and
trailercycle. Do not operate without properly attached refl ectors; replace cracked or
missing refl ectors.
Wear Helmets
Numerous studies have shown that:
• head injury is the leading cause of bicycling fatalities; and,
• helmets prevent or reduce bi cy clists’ head injuries.
For safety, it is essential that both riders use ap proved bicycling helmets at all times.
Don’t take chances.
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Proper Wheel and Tire are Essential
Use only the factory-supplied wheel and keep it properly main tained. Infl ate tire to
30–35 P.S.I. and check pressure before each use. Do not use higher-pressure tires, as
the trailercycle will be bouncy and your child could fall off. We only rec om mend tires
with street tread. Do not use knobbies. Be sure axle nuts are torqued to 20 ft.-lb.
Know Your Trailercycle Hitch
Screw the hitch securely to the Moose Rack, and check for a tight at tach ment each
time you use the trailercycle. Refer to sections “IV. Hitching the Piccolo to Your
Bicycle” and “VIII. Trailercycle Main te nance and Care” of this man u al for proper
in stal la tion, use, and main te nance of your hitch.
Know Your Handlebar Stem
Your Piccolo handlebar stem is unique in that it mates to an ovalized tube. This
prevents rotation of the handlebars during use. Refer to section II for instructions on
adjusting and tightening the handlebar stem. Never install a non-Burley stem, as it
may crush the tongue.
Use Your Flag
Always use the safety fl ag—it’s an essential safety device. The moving fl ag will help
make you more visible to motorists and other cyclists.
Follow the Rules of the Road
Bicycles are vehicles, and are required to observe all rules of the road. Always signal
turns and stops; ride with both hands on the handlebars except when signalling.
Scan ahead for dangerous situations and an tic i pate turning traffi c. Watch out for
parked cars and opening doors. Never run stop signals, and never ride against
oncoming traffi c. On bike paths, give au di ble warning when passing pedestrians
from behind. If you are not aware of your local and state bicycle regulations, con tact
your nearby police or motor-vehicles offi ce for more in for ma tion. Refer to the
owner’s manual of your lead bicycle for safe cycling information.
Ride Defensively and Have Fun
Besides being practical and easy-to-use, the Piccolo allows adults and children to get
outdoors for some fun together, rain or shine. The fact that you’re getting exercise
and fresh air at the same time is an added benefi t! So, whether you’re going down to
the corner store, across town on a picnic, or off for an extended vacation, enjoy your
Burley Piccolo and re mem ber . . . ALWAYS RIDE DEFENSIVELY!
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VII. Safety Checklist
Before Each Ride, Ensure the Following:
√ Adult lead cyclist must weigh at least twice as much as trailing child.
√ Maximum child weight 85 lbs.
√ Hitch tightly attached.
√ Moose Rack securely attached to lead bicycle.
√ Handlebars and wheel secured.
√ Piccolo tire pressure 30–35 P.S.I.
√ Helmets for both riders.
√ Powerful brakes on lead cycle.
√ Bicycle safety check, especially brakes and tires.
√ Safety fl ag in place.
IMPORTANT: Refer to section “VIII. Trailercycle Main te nance
and Care” of this manual for necessary periodic
maintenance.
VIII. Trailercycle Maintenance and Care
It is essential that you keep your Burley trailercycle properly main tained. Shortcuts
or missed maintenance checks often result in a failure that can leave you strand ed,
or worse, result in ac ci dent and se ri ous injury. Unless you are a qual i fi ed bi cy cle
me chan ic, contact your Burley dealer to per form all repairs and main te nance.
Hitch Maintenance
The head set, hitch spin dle, safety pins, and hitch knob as sem blies should be
in spect ed before each ride to ensure that all are tight ly as sem bled, and that the
area under the hitch plate is clear of debris and clean so that the safety pin lever and
safety pins slide freely.
At least once a year, the headset and hitch-spindle bearings should be cleaned and
repacked. The headset should be serviced much like a bicycle headset. Make sure
there is no slop and that the headset lock nut is tightened securely. The hitchspindle as sem bly should be main tained in much the same fashion as a bicycle hub.
Torque hitch spindle nuts to 20 ft.-lb. See Illustration on page 16.
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Headset
Lock Nut
Hitch-Spindle
Nut
Hitch
Plate
Safety
Pin
Lever
Every-Other-Month or 100-Mile Maintenance— Whichever Comes First
Inspect hitch for damage, scratch es, or loose fasteners. Be sure un der side of
hitch is cleared of any debris, so safety pins slide freely.
Clean and lubricate hitch bolt and threads on rack; keep oil clear of lead bike’s
brake and rim surfaces.
Clean and lubricate chain.
Inspect hitch spindle and headset for smooth operation; ensure that all nuts are
securely tight ened.
Check and tighten all mounting screws and hardware on both Piccolo and
Moose Rack—es pe cial ly the handlebar stem bolts and rack hard ware.
Inspect frame tubing and hardware for cracks, damage, or loose parts.
Inspect tire. Worn-out or cracked tire can lead to blowout.
Repair or replace any damaged or worn-out parts.
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Annual or 1000-Mile Maintenance—Whichever Comes First
Perform these steps every year at the be gin ning of your riding season. If you are
riding in rain you will need to per form this main te nance every 6 months or 500
miles.
Clean and lubricate pivot points on derailleur; wipe excess oil to prevent dirt
buildup.
Inspect de railleur cable for fraying and replace as necessary.
Make sure gears are properly adjusted.
Verify that seat is properly positioned and securely tightened.
Check and tighten all nuts and screws on your Piccolo and Moose Rack.
Check wheel for trueness; inspect for cracks at the spoke hole or sidewall. Retrue
or replace as necessary.
Verify that the bottom bracket spins smoothly and doesn’t exhibit any play;
tighten fi xing bolts for crank arms to 18–20 ft.-lb.
Disassemble and repack the bearings in your headset, hitch spindle, hub, and
pedals.
Inspect chain, chainring, and rear cogs; replace if worn.
Clean and wax your trailercycle’s fi nish.
Repair or replace any damaged or worn-out parts.
IX. Transferring or Installing Additional
Moose Racks
If you need to install your Moose Rack on another bicycle, please contact your
Burley dealer. Because the rack offers a critical safety connection to the bicycle, it
is essential that a qualifi ed bicycle mechanic install the rack using the procedure in
section “III. Installing the Moose Rack.” Your dealer must use only genuine Bur ley
hardware, and replace any lock nuts they remove (these lock nuts are designed for
single use).
Additional Moose Racks are available at a reasonable cost. If you or your family have
more than one bike, you may choose to have your Burley dealer install a Moose Rack
on a second bike to allow you to easily switch your Burley Pic co lo from one bike to
the other.
Of course, these tough racks are perfectly suit ed for around-town use or crosscountry expeditions with or without a trailercycle attached. With our TIG-welded,
Chrome-Moly construction and lifetime warranty, a Moose Rack may be the last rack
you ever buy.
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Notes
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About Burley Design Cooperative
Burley has been supplying products to the bi cy cle in dus try since 1975. Burley
products are designed and man u fac tured at our Eu gene, Oregon shop. As workerown ers of our cooperatively owned busi ness, we bring an un com mon degree of
personal pride and attention to our work. Use our products with con fi dence and
sat is fac tion!
Burley Trailercycle Limited Warranty
Burley will repair or replace any original equipment parts it
de ter mines to be defective for a period of 180 days from
date of purchase at no charge; the frame and rack have a
lifetime warranty. The owner of a Burley Piccolo trailercycle
must present his/her trailer cy cle for re pair, within the
warranty period, at an authorized Burley dealer, together
with an original sales receipt or similar proof of purchase.
This warranty applies only to the original owner and is
non trans fer a ble. Burley cannot be responsible for failure due
to improper assembly, mod i fi ca tion of parts or instructions,
neglect, abuse, accident, and/or normal wear. The warranty
does not cover any trailercycle used for rental, competition,
or commercial use, nor does it cover the cost of repair or
replacement for any bicycle or equipment other than the
Burley trailercycle and rack.
Burley neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume
any other liability in connection with Burley trailercycles,
and there are no oral agreements or warranties collateral
to or affecting this agree ment. Any implied warranty of
merchantability or fi tness for a par tic u lar purpose is limited in
duration to the duration of this warranty.
Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Burley Desgin Cooperative • 4020 Stewart Rd. • Eugene, OR 97403
(541) 687-1644 • Fax: (541) 687-0436 • www.burley.com • burley@burley.com
Copyright 2003 by Burley Design Cooperative
“Burley” is a registered trademark of Burley Design Cooperative.
“Piccolo” and “Moose Rack” are trademarks of Burley Design Cooperative.
Rev. 12-03
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