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Right. The tank is now stripped and I haven’t learned a deal more as I can’t see inside. What I have learned however is that people seem reluctant to apply a welding torch to a metal can containing a potential petrol vapour...
I’ve taken it to my local trusted independent Ducati specialist. He’s going to have a look inside with his camera, then, subject to the inside not resembling a rusty mess braze up the hole and make it tight again. He agrees that the rest of the tank seems (from a visual external inspection at least) ok so I’m thinking / hoping it’ll be ok. From there it’s going straight to a spray company he recommends and getting resprayed. There’s a few imperfections as well as the leak site so it’s all being done. If he agrees that’s it’s viable I’m going to drop off the mudguard (bought second hand to replace one that decided to make its own way down the A69) and the seat cowl to be done at the same time.
My only concern is I’ll end up with decent (hopefully!) painted parts but a shabby frame, engine and it’ll look odd at best, ridiculous at worst!
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