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Loading Rules
Loading
Do not carry more than 90kg of luggage
when cycling.
Keep the trailers centre of gravity lower
than 0.6m, and in front of its axle.
Cycle slower, as you carry more.
Make sure your load is secure, and that
nothing can catch in the wheels, or drag
on the ground.
Adjust tyre pressures to match the load,
higher pressures for heavier loads.
No rigid load should be closer than 25mm
to any wheel, and no fl exible load should
be closer than 50mm to any wheel.
Never use the trailer to carry live animals.
Riding Rules
Before every ride
Make sure the trailer is correctly hitched,
loaded, and assembled.
Pull at the trailer wheels to make sure they
are secure.
Check your brakes are in
good working order.
Inspect the hitch before every ride to make
sure the hitch is safe.
Once on the move check your stopping
distance for trailer weight, and road
conditions.
Remember
It is easy to forget you are towing a trailer.
With a heavy trailer it takes longer than
normal to stop.
The trailer turns tighter than the bike, be
careful in corners.
Stop if you hear an unusual noise, or
notice a change in handling.
Practice with an empty trailer away from
traffi c until you are comfortable using it.
Adjusting Axle Length
If an axle is too short the wheel and axle
will fall of, if the axle is too long the
wheel will rattle against the frame, it is
better to be too long than too short.
To adjust the axle length, fi t a 10mm
spanner to the fl ats at the end of the axle
and a 19mm spanner to the lock nut at the
other end. Twist the lock nut to lengthen
or shorten the axle.
Adjust by small increments only, checking
the axle in the frame until it’s secure and
does not rattle excessively.
Maintainence Tips
Monthly maintainence
The Y-Frame needs very little maintenance,
however its reliability and length of
service can be dramatically improved by
following these simple steps:
Regularly clean and grease the axle shafts.
Clean the trailer and look
for damage/wear.
NEVER Grease or oil the hitch
Grease
attracts grit and shortens the hitches life.
If you do want to lubricate it use graphite
powder.
Check wheel condition. Are the spokes
tensioned, how worn are the tyres, is there
any looseness in the wheel bearing’s? If
you do not feel comfortable performing
these checks consult your
nearest bike dealer.
Are any of the nuts or bolts on
the trailer loose?
Inspect for any signs of damage on the
frame or load bed.
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