For those who do not already know... I got a BT3000SX for Christmas in 1999. It was never opened and placed in storage for the last 13 years. I would like your opinion on whether you think the belt is still good. Should I get a new one before I am ready to try it out?
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I got my BT3000 in 1999, the original belts still on it, they are polyurethane not rubber so they won't get hard, take a set, or dry out like rubber. Still, I have heard that some will dry-rot under the right conditions. They're not cheap anymore, either. I'd try and see how yours are before buying new ones.
P.S. I have moved your thread to BT3x00 related discussions. It should be there rather than forum related questions which are for problems with the forum.Last edited by LCHIEN; 02-11-2013, 06:55 AM.Loring in Katy, TX USA
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First, there are 2 belts and they are a PITA to change. Unless it was stored under some very harsh conditions, I would fire it up. You might experience some memory from the belts sitting in the same position for so long, but that should go away with some run time.Don, aka Pappy,
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