Burley BEE Instruction Manual

child trailer
Burley Bee™and Honey Bee™
Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual
Burley Bee™ model shown
Designed For One
Or Two Children
Honey Bee™

Contents
3Introduction
3Safety Guidelines
4Tool List
4Opening Your Trailer
5Attaching the Seat
5Mounting Reflectors
5Installing Wheel Guards
6Attaching Wheels
6Using Parking Brake (Honey Bee)
6Installing and Operating Tow Bar
7Using Stroller (Honey Bee)
8Attaching Handle (Honey Bee)
8Installing Safety Flag
8Installing Cover
9Using Seat Harness
9Hitching Trailer to Your Bicycle
10 Safety Checklists
10 Maintenance and Storage
11 Replacement Parts and Diagram
12 Warranty
child trailer
Burley Bee™and Honey Bee™
Owner’s Instruction and Safety Manual

Congratulations!
Your Burley®trailer is the leading choice of discriminating
bicycle trailer owners worldwide. Every effort has been made
to ensure your purchase is of top quality and proven design,
ready to provide you with many years and miles of happy,
safe trailering.
Please go to www.burley.com to register your
warranty information.
Introduction
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.
Note: Any reference to left or right is made in direction of travel,
as if you were sitting inside trailer, looking forward.
Safety Guidelines
1. Inspect and maintain your bicycle and trailer regularly.
See “Safety Checklists”.
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.
3. The minimum age for the cyclist is 16 years.
4. The maximum trailer load limit for children and/or cargo
is 100 lbs/40 kg (in Europe). Load children and/or cargo
securely in the center, forward of the axle and as low
as possible.
5. The trailer seat is intended for 1 or 2 children who are old
enough to wear helmets, sit upright and alone, and with
adequate neck strength to hold their heads upright while
trailering. A physician should evaluate anyone who is of
questionable developmental age for trailering.
6. The maximum age for passengers is 6 years (Honey Bee) or
3 years (Bee). Never carry a child whose sitting height (with
helmet) is above the roll bar.
7. 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.
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IT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH YOUR BURLEY BY
READINg THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE USE. IF YOU HAVE ANY qUESTIONS, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED BURLEY DEALER.
IMPORTANT:
BICYCLINg WITH A TRAILER, AND BICYCLINg IN gENERAL, CAN BE HAZARDOUS.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE ANY OF THE SAFETY gUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENT AND SERIOUS INjURY OR DEATH.
WARNING

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8. Make sure children cannot put a finger into the wheel
spokes.
9. Instruct children not to bounce or lean, as a weight shift
could cause trailer to tip over.
10. To protect children from flying debris, always use your cover.
Open or close the window cover to keep your children
comfortable. Never leave children unattended. Check
children frequently, especially during hot or cold weather.
11. Observe recommended speeds: a maximum of
15 mph/24km/h on smooth, straight roads and
5 mph/8km/h or less when turning or on uneven roads.
12. Use your parking brake (Honey Bee) or bring the trailer to a
complete stop before removing your children or cargo.
13. Never pull your trailer with a motorized vehicle.
14. Cyclist and passengers must wear helmets.
15. 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.
16. Clamp the hitch securely to the bicycle frame, and check for
a tight attachment before each ride.
17. Use the safety flag.
18. Do not make alterations to the trailer. Contact your
Authorized Burley Dealer for replacement of any damaged,
worn-out or missing parts.
19. Do not use your trailer on icy roads or when inclement
weather makes cycling hazardous.
20.The use of a mirror on your bicycle is recommended.
21. For emergencies, breakdowns or flat tires, pull completely off
the road and move your children to a safe area before
doing repairs.
Tool List:
Bee:™Phillips screwdriver
Honey Bee:™Phillips screwdriver
5mm hex wrench
25mm (or 1”) wrench
Opening Your Trailer
Rotate front tube upward and rear tube back until they meet on
plastic saddles. Figure 1 Rotate frame locks and snap
onto rear tube. Figure 2
TRAILERS CAN TIP OVER, CAUSINg DAMAgE TO TRAILER AND SERIOUS INjURY
TO PASSENgERS. AVOID CAUSES OF TIP OVER, ESPECIALLY:
• CHILDREN LEANINg OR BOUNCINg
• HITTINg POTHOLES, CURBS, OTHER ROAD OBSTRUCTIONS
• TAkINg TURNS TOO FAST
• SUDDEN SWERVINg
• IMPROPER WHEEL INSTALLATION OR TIRE INFLATION
WARNING
CHECk THAT THE FRAME LOCkS ARE PROPERLY ENgAgED BEFORE USINg THE
TRAILER. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INjURY.
WARNING

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Attaching the Seat
Attach hooks on seat sides to D-rings by windows. Always keep
these attached while trailering.
Mounting Reflectors
1. Snap posts on red reflectors (C) into bracket openings, and
screw together.
2. Loosen screws on reflector brackets. Slide bracket
clamps (A) onto rear side sections of main frame tube (B)
and tighten screws, with reflectors extending out past trailer
sides. Figure 3
Installing Wheel Guards
Match holes in wheel guards with holes on outside of lower side
frames. Install guards using (2) M6 x 35mm screws inserted
from inside the frame. Tighten securely. Figure 4
MAkE SURE REFLECTORS FACE OUTWARD. INCORRECTLY INSTALLED REFLECTORS CAN
REDUCE VISIBILITY AND CASE AN ACCIDENT OR SERIOUS INjURY.
IMPORTANT:
Figure 3
Mounts
horizontally
to frame
A
B
C
Figure 4
Wheel Guard

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Attaching Wheels
Insert wheel axle assembly completely into trailer axle. Tighten
quick release lever, with lever in “CLOSED” position and aimed
at trailer rear. Verify that tires are inflated to pressure marked on
tire side wall. Figures 5 and 6
Using Parking Brake (Honey Bee)
Engage parking brake by pushing handle to the right. Photo 1
Installing and Operating Tow Bar
1. Slide tow bar through both receptacles on the LEFT side.
2. Line up BACK tow bar hole with rear receptacle hole.
3. Insert retaining pin through rear holes, and lock hoop
securely. Figure 7
4. Honey Bee: Engage parking brake and tighten knob to
secure stroller wheel in “Bike” position.
Using
WARNING
NEVER OPERATE TRAILER WITHOUT RETAINING PIN LOCKED IN PLACE. AN UNLOCKED
TOW BAR CAN LOOSEN OR DETACH, CAUSING ACCIDENT RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING
MAKE SURE WHEELS ARE HELD SECURELY, WITH WHEEL SHAFT FULLY INSERTED INTO
HOLLOW AXLE. YOU SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO ROCK OR SHIFT WHEELS. IMPROPERLY
INSTALLED WHEELS CAN FALL OFF, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Figure 5 Figure 6
Quick-release lever
in unlocked
“Open” position
Quick-release
lever in locked
“Closed” position
Photo 1

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Stroller (Honey Bee):
1. Engage parking brake.
2. Place stroller wheel in “Stroll” position and secure by
tightening knob.
3. Slide tow bar through both receptacles and line up FRONT
tow bar hole with rear receptacle hole.
4. Insert retaining pin through both holes and lock retaining
hoop securely. Figure 8
5. Test tracking adjustment by pushing trailer. Trailer should roll
straight.
Note: For best results, adjust with trailer fully loaded.
To Adjust Honey Bee Stroller Wheel Tracking:
1. Tighten knob to secure stroller wheel in “Stroll” position.
2. Loosen bolt using 5mm hex wrench.
3. Turn bushing using 25mm (or 1”) wrench so that stroller
wheel is vertical when viewed from front.
4. Fine tune as necessary, so that trailer rolls straight.
5. Tighten bolt. Figure 9

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Attaching Handle (Honey Bee)
1. Slide handle into lower handle bar receivers and tighten
knobs. To change height position, flip handle over. Figure 10
2. Around center of handlebar, slide tether strap end through
small loop on other end of strap and tighten securely. Photo 2
Installing Safety Flag
Bee
Join two flag sections together. On outer left side of trailer,
insert flag pole into flag pocket.
Honey Bee
Insert flag pole into hole in top of LEFT handle bar receiver. Figure 10
Installing Cover
Bee: Snap cover onto top of frame.
Honey Bee: At top of frame, stretch elastic loops around
handlebar mounts.
Both: Attach cover to trailer front and back with fastener strips
and O-rings.
DO NOT USE TRAILER WITHOUT SAFETY FLAg.
IMPORTANT:
Handlebar
Flag
Flag Installation
Hole
Knob
Handlebar
Installation
Photo 2

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Using Seat Harness
One passenger:
1. Place child in seat center.
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. Fasten and adjust lap belt snugly. Figure 11
Two passengers:
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. Figure 12
To remove children, release lap belt and
harness buckles.
Hitching Trailer to Your Bicycle
1. Remove 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.
3. Reassemble quick release assembly through hitch and
dropout loosely.
4. Slide hitch receiver end of tow bar between hitch side arms,
and match holes. Racks, bags, or fittings should not interfere
with hitch.
5. Open retaining pin and insert through holes. Rotate and close
spring clip.
6. Tighten and close
quick release lever,
with lever pointing
to rear
of bike.
7. Wrap safety strap
twice around inside
of chain stay and
then over hitch
body. Fasten hook
to D-ring on underside of tow bar end. Figure 13
8. To remove trailer from bicycle, unfasten D-ring and
retaining pin.
SINgLE PASSENgER: MUST BE SEATED IN CENTER POSITION.
IMPORTANT:
WARNING
ALWAYS SECURE CHILDREN WITH HARNESS AND LAP BELT DURINg USE. ONLY USE
THIS SEAT IF YOUR CHILD IS CAPABLE OF SITTINg UPRIgHT ALONE. FAILURE TO DO SO
COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENT AND SERIOUS INjURY OR DEATH.
qUICk RELEASE LEVER MUST BE IN CLOSED POSITION AND HITCH SAFETY STRAP
PROPERLY INSTALLED. HITCH MUST NOT INTERFERE WITH RACkS, BAgS OR FITTINgS.
INSPECT HITCH AND TOW BAR FREqUENTLY FOR DAMAgE OR LOOSE FASTENERS.
DAMAgED, IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INTERFERINg PARTS CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTS
RESULTINg IN SERIOUS INjURY.
WARNING
Adjust and tighten
Connect
Adjust and tighten
Connect

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Safety Checklists
Before Each Ride:
lWheels tightly attached
lTires inflated to recommended pressure on side wall
lHitch properly secured with safety strap in place
lLocked retaining pin for tow bar
lMaximum load 100 lbs/40 kg (in Europe)
lBicycle safety check, especially brakes and tires
lHelmets for passengers and cyclist
lSafety flag in place
lSeat fastened securely to trailer
lChildren properly secured with harnesses and lap belt
Monthly Checklist
lInspect tow bar, hitch, frame tubing, flex connector
and hardware for damage
lInspect tires for wear and cracks
lInspect wheels for trueness and cracks
lInspect wheel bearings for wear
lInspect fabric parts for rips, abrasion, or missing or
damaged hardware
lContact 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 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. Cover window may crack if trailer is stored
below 32°F (0°C). Replace any damaged parts.