Well - the welder came out yesterday and the fun began! Don't look too closely at the before/after pictures below if you're easily offended
There's a saying in the sailing world: "if you don't know knots, then tie lots" I take a similar approach to welding! Although in my defense, these welds still need cleaning-up!
For some reason, my frame had been shortened at the rear by about 35mm, which had the effect of recessing the tail light inside of the rear cowl. I couldn't find any matching diameter tubing so I welded in the slug - which I believe will be hidden by the tool tray. Also found a couple of rust holes in the bottom of the frame by the kick-stand so built-up that area as the metal was a bit thin close to the holes.
Hard to believe this took my about 5 hours...still have 4 to-do items left on my welding list!
