If you want to find scary stories of bike problems, come to a forum! But remember, all bikes have issues and for everyone who comes to a forum to post on an issue, there will be hundreds (maybe even thousands) that never even visit a forum. Basically, forums can give you a distorted view of problems since that is where they tend to get reported.

If you looked at the UKGSER forum you'd never buy a BMW. But thousands have and have been happy. But the forum makes it look like you are guaranteed a life of pain and sorrow.

If you take that view and then review this forum what you'll soon see is that XT ownership appears to be a pretty reliable and hassle free experience. Of course there are the odd problems. I've never seen a bike or car forum where that's not the case.

I'd be sleeping easy if I were you. Chances are you have nothing at all to worry about.