Burley Hitch Flex Connector User manual

Note: Your new Burley flex connector
should exactly match your old Burley
connector.
• Square tow bar = 4 ridges
• Round tow bar = smooth
These pieces are NOT
interchangeable.
950037 Contents:
(1) Hitch connector for round tow bar
(1) Lock nut
(1) Safety strap assembly
(1) Bolt
(2) D-ring/clip
950038 Contents:
(1) Hitch connector for square tow bar
(1) Lock nut
(1) Safety strap assembly
(1) Bolt
(2) D-ring/clip
For use with Burley
standard and forged
metal hitches
1. Remove trailer from bicycle.
2. Remove existing bolt, safety strap, lock
nut and D-ring/clip from flex connector
which is located at the end of tow
bar. FIGURE 1
3. Remove old flex connector from end
of tow bar and insert new connector,
aligning hole in connector with holes
in tow bar.
Hitch Flex Connector
Replacement Instructions For:
Round Tow Bar Kit 950037
Square Tow Bar Kit 950038
Note: Your new Burley flex connector
should exactly match your old Burley
connector.
• Square tow bar = 4 ridges
• Round tow bar = smooth
These pieces are NOT
interchangeable.
950037 Contents:
(1) Hitch connector for round tow bar
(1) Lock nut
(1) Safety strap assembly
(1) Bolt
(2) D-ring/clip
950038 Contents:
(1) Hitch connector for square tow bar
(1) Lock nut
(1) Safety strap assembly
(1) Bolt
(2) D-ring/clip
For use with Burley
standard and forged
metal hitches
1. Remove trailer from bicycle.
2. Remove existing bolt, safety strap, lock
nut and D-ring/clip from flex connector
which is located at the end of tow
bar. FIGURE 1
3. Remove old flex connector from end
of tow bar and insert new connector,
aligning hole in connector with holes
in tow bar.
Hitch Flex Connector
Replacement Instructions For:
Round Tow Bar Kit 950037
Square Tow Bar Kit 950038
FIGURE 1: Forged Hitch Shown
Tow Bar
Hook fastened to
D-ring/clip
under tow bar
Flex Connector
D-Ring/Clip
Bolt
Quick Release Lever
Retaining Pin
Safety strap
wrapped twice
around chainstay
FIGURE 1: Forged Hitch Shown
Tow Bar
Hook fastened to
D-ring/clip
under tow bar
Flex Connector
D-Ring/Clip
Bolt
Quick Release Lever
Retaining Pin
Safety strap
wrapped twice
around chainstay
THIS PART IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON BURLEY
TRAILERS ONLY. USE ON ANY OTHER TRAILER
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
IMPORTANT
THIS PART IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON BURLEY
TRAILERS ONLY. USE ON ANY OTHER TRAILER
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
IMPORTANT

B U R L E Y D E S I G N
Copyright © 2008 by Burley Design LLC. “Burley” is a registered trademark of
Burley Design LLC :Rev 07/08 :170137 Hitch Flex Connector Replacement Instructions r0
4020 Stewart Rd. Eugene, OR 97402 :PH 541.687.1644 800.423.8445
FAX [phone] :
[e-mail] :www.burley.com
4. From above, insert new bolt through
safety strap grommet, tow bar, and
D-ring/clip, and securely tighten new
lock nut. (Lock nut (NOT SHOWN)
is located directly underneath tow
bar where bolt is inserted from
the top of tow bar.) FIGURE 1
5. To hitch to the bicycle, insert retaining
pin from above through hitch and flex
connector holes. Close retaining pin.
6. Wrap safety strap around inside of
bicycles chain stay twice, and fasten
hook to D-ring/clip on tow bar.
For use with Burley
Classic (Plastic) Hitch
Note: The safety strap included in this kit
has a retaining pin, which works
with Burley metal hitches. The
Classic hitch uses a bolt/nut in
place of the retaining pin. A
replacement safety strap for the
Classic Hitch (Kit # 950067), with
the bolt/nut, is available for
purchase from your Authorized
Burley Dealer or www.burley.com.
1. To remove trailer from bicycle hitch:
a. Unfasten hook on safety strap
from D-ring on tow bar. FIGURE 2
b. Remove shoulder bolt, lock nut and
washer from flex connector in end
of tow bar, and disconnect trailer
tow bar from hitch. FIGURE 2
2. Remove bolt, safety strap, lock nut and
D-ring/clip from tow bar.
3. Replace old flex connector with new
connector, aligning hole in connector
with hole in tow bar.
4. From above, re-install bolt through tow
bar, safety strap grommet and D-ring/
clip, and securely tighten lock nut.
5. To connect tow bar to Classic Hitch,
slide new flex connector between hitch
arms and line up holes.
6. From below, insert shoulder bolt
through inner grommet on safety strap,
flex connector and hitch arms. Install
lock nut and tighten securely.
7. Wrap safety strap around inside of
chain stay twice, and fasten hook to
D-ring on tow bar.
B U R L E Y D E S I G N
Copyright © 2008 by Burley Design LLC. “Burley” is a registered trademark of
Burley Design LLC :Rev 07/08 :170137 Hitch Flex Connector Replacement Instructions r0
4020 Stewart Rd. Eugene, OR 97402 :PH 541.687.1644 800.423.8445
FAX [phone] :
[e-mail] :www.burley.com
4. From above, insert new bolt through
safety strap grommet, tow bar, and
D-ring/clip, and securely tighten new
lock nut. (Lock nut (NOT SHOWN)
is located directly underneath tow
bar where bolt is inserted from
the top of tow bar.) FIGURE 1
5. To hitch to the bicycle, insert retaining
pin from above through hitch and flex
connector holes. Close retaining pin.
6. Wrap safety strap around inside of
bicycles chain stay twice, and fasten
hook to D-ring/clip on tow bar.
For use with Burley
Classic (Plastic) Hitch
Note: The safety strap included in this kit
has a retaining pin, which works
with Burley metal hitches. The
Classic hitch uses a bolt/nut in
place of the retaining pin. A
replacement safety strap for the
Classic Hitch (Kit # 950067), with
the bolt/nut, is available for
purchase from your Authorized
Burley Dealer or www.burley.com.
1. To remove trailer from bicycle hitch:
a. Unfasten hook on safety strap
from D-ring on tow bar. FIGURE 2
b. Remove shoulder bolt, lock nut and
washer from flex connector in end
of tow bar, and disconnect trailer
tow bar from hitch. FIGURE 2
2. Remove bolt, safety strap, lock nut and
D-ring/clip from tow bar.
3. Replace old flex connector with new
connector, aligning hole in connector
with hole in tow bar.
4. From above, re-install bolt through tow
bar, safety strap grommet and D-ring/
clip, and securely tighten lock nut.
5. To connect tow bar to Classic Hitch,
slide new flex connector between hitch
arms and line up holes.
6. From below, insert shoulder bolt
through inner grommet on safety strap,
flex connector and hitch arms. Install
lock nut and tighten securely.
7. Wrap safety strap around inside of
chain stay twice, and fasten hook to
D-ring on tow bar.
Tow Bar
D-Ring/Clip
Shoulder Bolt
Bolt
Lock Nut
Hitch Arms
FIGURE 2: Classic Hitch
Safety Strap
D-Ring/Clip
Shoulder Bolt
Lock Nut
Hitch Arms
FIGURE 2: Classic Hitch
Safety Strap