Thank you both. Now really the only thing keeping me from buying is the gas tank swelling. I wouldn't want to buy used and find out my local dealer refuses to replace the tank either now or in the future.

I'm considering purchasing an 1100S and it would be my first italian bike. I've heard that maintenance on these 2 valve engines isn't that bad. My main question is, is it possible to do most everything with a standard set of tools? Specifically, oil changes, valve adjustments, belt replacment and ...