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.
Congratulations! You’ve just purchased a Burley® Piccolo™ trailercycle. Every effort has been made to ensure your purchase is of top quality and proven design, ready to provide you with many years and thousands 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 familiarize yourself with the trailercycle by reading sections IV-IX of this manual before use.
I. Parts Inventory BURLEY DEALER: Please verify that you have received all of the parts listed. Do not proceed with assembly if any parts are missing; contact Burley immediately for replacement parts. Sub-assemblies are indented.
II. Initial Piccolo Assembly IMPORTANT: All assembly of trailercycle and Moose Rack must be performed by your Burley dealer. Mount the Pedals The pedals are stamped either “R” for right or “L” for left. Take care to mount the correct 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, first mount the handlebar to the stem.
Incorrect Correct Mount Red Reflector to Left Seat Stay Mount the plastic reflector bracket as high as possible on the trailercycle left seat stay with the screw provided, and then fasten the reflector to the plastic bracket with its mounting screw. Be sure the face of the reflector is at a 90° angle to the ground. Attaching the Safety Flag Slide the safety flag into the bracket which is mounted between the axle nut and the left dropout. III.
Refer to the illustrations below to determine which combination of stays will adjust to fit the bicycle on which you are mounting 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 bicycle.
Stays may mount to either side of the tabs on the rack, depending on which allows proper alignment with the brazeons. You may need to adjust the bend in the flat tab on the end of the stays to ensure that the stays meet the brazeons squarely. If the bike you are working on does not have brazeons, use the appropriate seatstay band clamps and the extra nuts provided. 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.
IV. Hitching the Piccolo to Your Bicycle Before 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.
Piccolo must be attached to Burley Moose Rack, using Burley attachment hardware. Rack or hardware from other suppliers may break or come loose, resulting in accident 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.
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 guidelines—in addition to the warnings and instructions in the previous two sections—prior to using your trailercycle.
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 dangerous 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 circumstances travel faster than 15 m.p.h.—all road irregularities and your slowness to react are greatly magnified.
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.
Ride on Clean, Paved Surfaces Your Burley Piccolo is not intended for off-road use. Towing a child off road can be especially dangerous. Any bumps or irregularities could cause a crash and serious injury 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 serious injury. Riding When It’s Slippery Be especially careful in wet, rainy, or freezing conditions.
Proper Wheel and Tire are Essential Use only the factory-supplied wheel and keep it properly maintained. Inflate 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 recommend tires with street tread. Do not use knobbies. Be sure axle nuts are torqued to 20 ft.-lb.
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 flag in place. IMPORTANT: Refer to section “VIII.
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, scratches, or loose fasteners. Be sure underside 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 tightened.
Annual or 1000-Mile Maintenance—Whichever Comes First Perform these steps every year at the beginning of your riding season. If you are riding in rain you will need to perform this maintenance every 6 months or 500 miles. Clean and lubricate pivot points on derailleur; wipe excess oil to prevent dirt buildup. Inspect derailleur cable for fraying and replace as necessary. Make sure gears are properly adjusted. Verify that seat is properly positioned and securely tightened.
Notes 18 Burley Piccolo Owner’s Instruction & Safety Manual
Notes 19 Burley Piccolo Owner’s Instruction & Safety Manual
About Burley Design Cooperative Burley has been supplying products to the bicycle industry since 1975. Burley products are designed and manufactured at our Eugene, Oregon shop. As workerowners of our cooperatively owned business, we bring an uncommon degree of personal pride and attention to our work.
