I have a "classic" japanese motorbike which has been recovered from a damp barn after 10 years.
Main obvious problem was the fuel tap had been left on and the carb float needles gummed shut. Having part filled it with fuel, taken it for MOT and failed on rusty fork stanchions and sticky brakes which I have fixed I now find two small petrol leaks from the fuel tank.
Someone has plainly tried to fix this in the past as there is lots of what looks like polyester resin littering the tank. I have shaken an old chain about to break up most of the plastic but it precludes attempting a repair from inside with the likes of POR15.
So I have decided to attempt to solder a repair and then float a piece of brass or copper plate over the repairs.
I don't want to use a flame to avoid damaging the paint work or distortion, does anyone think a 400W electric soldering iron will have enough power? I ask because I will have to buy one or a big lump of copper to heat up.
Any other tips, like what solder (I have some old 60/40) or flux might be best.
AJH