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The Burley Classic (Plastic) Hitch
Preparation: The Burley Classic (Plastic) Hitch includes a 1 ¾” long, ¼ -20
bolt, a nylock nut and a D-ring. The safety strap and black hitch flex connec-
tor are already attached to the hitch.
1. If necessary, remove the old hitch flex connector from the trailer tongue.
Insert the new hitch flex connector part of the hitch into the tongue,
and line up the holes in both pieces.
2. From the top, insert the bolt through the tongue and then through the
safety strap grommet.
3. Install the D-ring and the new nylock nut on the bottom of the bolt and
tighten it securely.
Attachment of the Trailer to Your Bicycle
1. Loosen the knob on the eye bolt until the two arms are spread fully apart.
2. Slip the lower hitch arm under the chain stay and the upper arm above
the seat stay.
3. Wedge the hitch cone all the way back into the angle formed by the
stays at the wheel.
4. Tighten the knob until the arms are firmly clamped against the stays.
Wrap the safety strap around the inside of the chain stay, over the hitch
body, and back to the D-ring at the end of the tongue. Make sure that
the cone is wedged securely into the stays. The knob should be finger-
tight; do not overtighten. The hitch should clear any racks, bags, or
fittings you have on your bicycle. (Figure 5)
Maintenance
Do not use or store your trailer at temperatures below 32° F (0°C), as the
hitch flex connector can become brittle and possibly break.
Classic (Plastic) Hitch:
Because of ultraviolet degradation, we recommend that this hitch be re-
placed every five years under normal use. In sunny or smoggy locations or for
trailers that are stored outdoors, the hitch should be inspected every two to
three years by your Authorized Burley Dealer, and replaced if there are any
signs of damage.
FIGURE 5
Hitch Cone
1/4" Shouder
Bolt
Tongue
Coupler Bolt
Trailer
Tongue
3/8" Nylock Nut
Safety Strap
Remove the trailer from your bicycle when it’s not in use
to prevent deforming the plastic hitch.
IMPORTANT:
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“Burley” is a registered trademark of Burley Design LLC
Burley Design, LLC
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Eugene, OR 97402
541.687.1644
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rev. 02/07