Owner’s Instruction and
Safety Manual
child trailer
™
™
Burley d’lite ST and Solo ST
™
Burley d’lite STmodel shown
Stroll
Bike
Ski
Jog
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.
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.
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.
[email protected] to register your warranty information.
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.
IMPORTANT
ITISVERYIMPORTANTFORYOUTOFAMILIARIZEYOURSELFWITH
YOURBURLEYBYREADINGTHISENTIREMANUALBEFOREUSE.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR
AUTHORIZEDBURLEYDEALERORVISITWWW.BURLEY.COM.
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
15mph (24 km/h) on smooth, straight roads and
5mph (8 km/h) or less when turning or on uneven roads.
Introduction
11. Set your parking brake before removing your children
or cargo.
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.
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.
NOTE: Any reference to left or right is made in direction of
travel, as if you were standing behind the trailer,
looking forward.
15. Clamp the hitch securely to the bicycle frame, and check
for a tight attachment before each ride.
Safety Guidelines
16. Use the safety flag.
WARNING
BICYCLINGWITHATRAILER,ANDBICYCLINGINGENERAL,CAN
BEHAZARDOUS.FAILURETOOBSERVEANYOFTHESAFETY
GUIDELINESINTHISMANUALCOULDRESULTINANACCIDENT
AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
17. Do not make alterations to the trailer. Contact your
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.
1. Inspect and maintain your bicycle and trailer regularly. See
“Safety Checklists” on page 11.
20. For emergencies, breakdowns or flat tires, pull completely
off the road and move your children to a safe area before
doing repairs.
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.
Parts Bag Contents:
(1) Burley Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
(1) Hitch
(1) Pair of tow bar mount clamps
(2) Bolts
(2) Nuts
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.
Tools Required: 4mm hex key wrench
10mm open end socket wrench
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 Burley-
approved infant accessory seat. A physician should
evaluate anyone who is of questionable developmental
age for trailering.
NOTE: The tow bar mount clamps also function as wheel
guards. They will be referred to as clamps in these
assembly instructions.
seats and adapters for younger children.
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TowBarMount
WARNING
TRAILERSCANTIPOVER,CAUSINGDAMAGETOTRAILERAND
SERIOUSINJURYTOPASSENGERS.AVOIDCAUSESOFTIPOVER,
ESPECIALLY:
• CHILDREN LEANING OR BOUNCING
•HITTINGPOTHOLES,CURBS,OTHERROADOBSTRUCTIONS
• TAKING TURNS TOO FAST
Bolt
• SUDDEN SWERVING
• IMPROPER WHEEL INSTALLATION OR TIRE INFLATION
Button
Installing Tow Bar Clamps
TowBarClamp
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.
PHOTO 1: Left trailer side
2. Using hex key wrench on top and socket wrench on
bottom, tighten nut securely on bolt end. PHOTO 1
Front
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
Rear
2. Rotate frame locks and snap onto rear tube. FIGURE 2
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.
FIGURE 1
WARNING
CHECK THAT THE FRAME LOCKS ARE PROPERLY ENGAGED
BEFOREUSINGTHETRAILER.FAILURETODOSOCANRESULTIN
SERIOUS INJURY.
PlasticSaddles
FrameLocks
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
UpperFrameTube
3. To close the trailer, unfasten buckles behind seat.
IMPORTANT
ALWAYS KEEP SEAT ATTACHMENTS FASTENED
WHILE TRAILERING.
UpperandLowerStrapBuckles
PHOTO 2: Back of d’lite ST seat shown
D-ring
Hook
PHOTO 3: Seat sides
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.
AxleReceiver
WARNING
MAKESUREWHEELSAREHELDSECURELY,WITHWHEELSHAFT
FULLYINSERTEDINTOAXLERECEIVER.YOUSHOULDNOTBE
ABLETOROCKORSHIFTWHEELS. IMPROPERLYINSTALLED
WHEELS CAN FALL OFF, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT OR
SERIOUS INJURY.
WheelHub
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
BrakeHandleEngaged
Brake
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
TowBar
Mount
2. Slowly slide tow bar into tow bar mount until the detent
clicks into place. PHOTO 6
Detent
Button
3. Pull on tow bar to check that it is completely locked
in place.
TowBar
Tow Bar
Clamp
4. Install retaining pin. PHOTO 7
5. Close clamp firmly, making sure clamp latch is
engaged. PHOTO 7
PHOTO 6: Install tow bar
6. To remove tow bar, remove retaining pin, pull clamp all the
way open and slide tow bar out of mount. PHOTO 8
TowBarMount
RetainingPin
WARNING
NEVEROPERATETRAILERWITHOUTTOWBARCLAMPLOCKEDIN
PLACE.ANUNLOCKEDTOWBARCANLOOSENORDETACH,
CAUSING ACCIDENT RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Close
ClampLatch
Button
TowBar
Burley Jogger and We! Ski can add to your trailering fun! Go
available for your trailer.
TowBarClamp
To install the tow bar when using these accessories:
For the Burley Jogger and We! Ski Kits, follow the
instructions above.
PHOTO 7: Lock tow bar in place
Slide Out
TowBar
Mount
Open
TowBar
Button
Towbarclampinopenposition
PHOTO 8: Removing tow bar
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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
PHOTO 9
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
Adjusting Stroller Wheel Tracking
NOTE: For best results, adjust with trailer fully loaded.
Tool Required: 5mm hex wrench (provided), 25mm (1”) wrench
Knob
PHOTO10:Strollerwheelin“Stroll”position
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:
TowBar
WARNING
WHENCONVERTINGTHISATTACHMENTFROMSTROLLINGTO
BIKING, MAKE SURE THAT STROLLER WHEEL IS IN PROPER
POSITIONBEFOREATTACHINGTRAILERTOYOURBICYCLE.
Tow Bar
Clamp
Tow Bar
Mount
PHOTO 11: Tow bar in “Stroll” position
WARNING
THISPRODUCTWASDESIGNEDFORUSEONSURFACESTHATARE
MEANTFORWALKING.DONOTUSEITONSTAIRS,ESCALATORS
OROTHERUNEVENSURFACES.NEVERUSEITWITHINLINEOR
ROLLERSKATES.FAILURETOFOLLOWTHESEINSTRUCTIONSCAN
CAUSE AN ACCIDENT RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Bolt
Bushing
FIGURE3:Toadjuststrollerwheeltracking
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Installing Cover
Opening
HandlebarMount
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
Buckle
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.
PHOTO 12
Attaching Handle
Slide handle into lower handle bar receivers and tighten knobs
securely. To change height position, flip handle bar over. PHOTO 13
Handle Bar
TightenKnob
PHOTO 13: Tighten knob clockwise
Installing Safety Flag
Insertingflagpoleinhandlebarreceiver
Insert flag pole into hole in top of LEFT handle bar
receiver. PHOTO 14
IMPORTANT
DO NOT USE TRAILER WITHOUT SAFETY FLAG.
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
HarnessPads
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
Flat sides of
bucklesfacing
each other
Using Seat Harness
One Passenger:
NOTE: In two-passenger trailers, use inner shoulder straps and
crotch strap.
1. Place child in center of seat.
CrotchStrap
with Pad
SeatPad
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.
PHOTO 15
3. Fasten and adjust lap belt snugly. FIGURE 4
IMPORTANT
SINGLEPASSENGERMUSTBESEATEDINCENTERPOSITION.
HarnessPads
Lap Belt
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
FIGURE 4
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.
Harness
Pads
Harness
Pads
IMPORTANT
DO NOT SLIDE SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLIES ABOVE
WEBBING STOPS.
WARNING
ALWAYS SECURE CHILDRENWITH HARNESS AND LAP BELT
BEFOREUSE.ONLYUSETHISSEATIFYOURCHILDISCAPABLEOF
SITTINGUPRIGHTALONE.FAILURETODOSOCOULDRESULTIN
ACCIDENT AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
OuterCrotch
Strap
OuterCrotch
Strap
LapBelt
FIGURE 5
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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.
Loosenfor
Reclining
Tightento
returnseat
toupright
position
IMPORTANT
UPPER SEAT STRAP SHOULD ALWAYS BE TIGHTENED
BEFORE TRAILERING.
PHOTO 16
Hitching Trailer to Your Bicycle
NOTE: The Burley Forged Standard Hitch is used
for bicycles with either nutted axles FIGURE 6 or
quick release assemblies. FIGURES 7 & 8
Nut
1. Remove axle nut or rear quick release lever
assembly from bike.
2. Match hole on flat side of hitch upper arm to left (non-
chain 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.
QuickRelease
Hitch
Nut
Hitch
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.
FIGURE 6: Nutted axle assembly
FIGURE 7: Quick release assembly
HitchUpperArm
Safety strap
wrappedtwice
aroundchainstay
QuickReleaseLever
RetainingPin
WARNING
QUICKRELEASELEVERMUSTBEINCLOSEDPOSITIONAND
HITCHSAFETYSTRAPPROPERLYINSTALLED.NUTTEDAXLES
MUSTBETIGHTENEDSECURELY.HITCHMUSTNOTINTERFERE
WITHRACKS,BAGSORFITTINGS.INSPECTHITCHANDTOWBAR
FREQUENTLYFORDAMAGEORLOOSEFASTENERS.DAMAGEDOR
IMPROPERLYINSTALLEDHITCHESORINTERFERINGPARTSCAN
CAUSE ACCIDENTS RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Hookfastenedto
D-ringundertowbar
FlexConnector
FIGURE 8
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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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2009d’liteST&SoloSTReplacementPartsandDiagram
Diagram
#
d’lite ST
Part #
Solo ST
Part #
Description
Warranty
1
2
3
4
5
5
6
960041
960009
950003
250033
950092
950100
950004
250221
250222
250278
950090
950102
250224
250262
950075
950108
960041
960009
950003
Forged Standard Hitch
Safety Flag
lifetime
1 year
5 years
lifetime
1 year
1 year
1 year
1 year
1 year
1 year
1 year
1 year
1 year
1 year
5 years
5 years
Handle Bar Clamp Kit
250042 Handle Assembly w/Tether
950091 Seat, Harness & Crotch Pad Set (d’lite ST: 2 pairs of harness & crotch pads; Solo ST: 1 pair) - Blue/Gray
950099
950004
250231
250230
250280
950089
950101
250232
250264
950075
950108
Seat, Harness & Crotch Pad Set (d’lite ST: 2 pairs of harness & crotch pads; Solo ST: 1 pair) - Red/Gray
Shoulder Safety Strap (Set of 2)
Seat (NOT SHOWN)
Bag/Side Panels (NOT SHOWN) - Yellow/Black
Bag/Side Panels (NOT SHOWN) - Red/Black
Sunshade - Blue
7
7
8
8
9
Sunshade - Tan
Cover - Yellow/Blue
Cover - Red/Tan
Tow Bar Receiver Kit, Left (tow bar receiver, bolts, nuts)
Tow Bar Receiver Kit, Right (tow bar receiver, bolts, nuts) (NOT SHOWN)
lifetime-tow bar
5 years- flex connector/
safety strap
10
250229
250228
Tow Bar Assembly (tow bar, safety strap, flex connector)
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
950076
950009
950010
950079
950081
160029
950113
250032
950086
950038
950078
n/a
Frame Assembly, Front (tube, frame locks, hinges)
Upper Batten (pair)
lifetime
lifetime
lifetime
lifetime
lifetime
5 years
lifetime
lifetime
5 years
5 years
n/a
Lower Batten (pair)
950080
950083
160031
950084
250046
950087
950038
Frame Assembly, Rear (tube, saddles, hinges)
Lower Frame Set Main frame (L & R), Cross Frame (Front & Rear), Bag Holder
Wheels (with push button, axle, tire, reflectors) (SOLD INDIVIDUALLY)
Brake Assembly
External Roll Bar (EURO MODELS)
Suspension Assembly
Flex Connector for Square Tow Bar w/ Safety Strap
RecommendedAccessoriesforthed’liteST&SoloST
• Jogger Kits
• We! Ski Kit
• Storage Cover
• Baby Snuggler
• Handle Bar Console
• Alternative Hitches
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SoloSeatHarness&
Crotch Pad Set:
950091blue/gray
950099 red/gray
d’liteSeatHarness&
Crotch Pad Set:
950092blue/gray
950100 red/gray
d’lite Cover:
250224yellow/blue
250262 red/tan
Solo Cover:
250232yellow/blue
250264 red/tan
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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 L E Y D E S I G N
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170097 Manual d’lite ST & Solo ST Child Trailer r0 RTFM Rev 08.08
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