Mein name ist Stu, und ich komme aus Kanada. Ich bin neu bei xf650.com und auch neu in Deutschland. Gestern war ich bei die Strassenverkersamt.. da bekomme ich mein deutsche fuhrershein

also, mein deutsch ist kacke, so jetzt auf englisch..
I am thinking about a Freewind as my next motorbike, and am looking for info and recommendations. I like the look of the 97-99 (or 2000?) models the best.. and I believe there were no major upgrades or changes to the newer models?
The only problem I have heard of with the Freewind is the valve-cover leaking oil? Is this correct? Does it just require a new gasket?
How is this bike to service.. what are the oil change and valve adjustment intervals?
Is there anything that I should watch out for when checking the motorcycle?
I have a budget of around 2000 Euro, which seems to be enough to pick up a nice Freewind. I am in Muenster (NRW) and have been looking on ebay kleinanzeigen. Many for sale such as this http://kleinanzeigen.ebay.de/anzeigen/s ... i/u8892828
I am also considering an Aprilia Pegaso 650 - similar bike with a similar price, but I don't trust the Italian bike manufactures so much. I think the Freewind would be more reliable.
So, please any experiences (good and bad) are very much appreciated!

Liebegruesse,
Stu