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b) Slide out the skewer and thread on a nut (to chase the threads after
cutting) beyond the cutting line. Use a M5x0.8P nut; this is the standard
metric size for most bike racks and accessories.
c)
Place the skewer in a vice and using a suitable metal cutting blade, cut the
skewer down to the appropriate length.
d) File the end until smooth and back the nut off the skewer to chase the
threads.
Install the skewer following the aforementioned instructions.
NOTE:
The stock Burley Quick-Release Alternative Hitch has been designed
to fit a specific range of bicycle geometries. Cutting the skewer down to fit a
particular model may inhibit the skewer from safely retaining the wheel on a
different model. Be sure to scrutinize each bicycle you may want to use the
hitch on for minimum requirements as defined in this manual.
IIb. Installing the Burley Solid Axle
Alternative Hitch
The Solid Axle Alternative hitch replaces the non-drive (left) side axle nut
on your solid axle hub. Burley has (2) versions of the Solid Axle Hitch
available—a 9.5mm x 26 TPI nut and a 10.5mm x 26 TPI nut for your
convenience and flexibility.
NOTE:
Your solid axle must protrude no less than 14mm and no more than
22mm from your drop-out to use the Alternative Hitch. Failure to install your
original equipment serrated washer may cause your axle to rotate, causing
internal gear hub malfunction.
1) Remove your axle nut by turning the nut counterclockwise. Do not
remove the washer if provided as original equipment on your bike.
2) Identify the correct nut diameter needed for your axle.
3) Insert a 6mm hex wrench between the ears into the hex receiver and
tighten the nut assembly by turning the wrench clockwise. Follow the
hub nut tightening torque recommendations provided by the hub
maker. As a guideline, 14.75-ft. lbs. is a common axle nut torque.
III.
Attaching the Burley Trailer to the
Alternative Hitch
For Frames with Seat and Chain Stays:
1) Insert the exposed end of the black elastomer coupler into the compos-
ite “ears” of the Alternative Hitch (Figure 4).
2) Align the hole in the black elastomer coupler with the holes in the hitch
ears and insert the lock pin with attached safety strap (Figure 4).
3) Snap the lock pin closed by pressing the bail wire over the pin end
(Figure 4).
4) Wrap the end of the safety strap over the chain stay of the bicycle frame
and attach it to the D-ring on the trailer tongue (Figure 4).
For Frames with Mono Stays:
1) Insert the exposed end of the elastomer coupler into the composite
“ears” of the Alternative Hitch.
2) Align the hole in the black elastomer coupler with the holes in the hitch
ears and insert the lock pin with attached safety strap (Figure 5).
3) Snap the lock pin closed by pressing the bail wire over the pin end
(Figure 5).
Lock Pin
FIGURE 4
Snap Hook
Safety
Strap
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