So I have taken the plunge to get the engine pulled apart and going to get the engine recoated with Cerakote. Pete at Pro Twins has been starting the strip down on the engine and all looking good apart from the clutch push rod that had a rather impressive roller bearing failure, that hadn't been diagnosed.
Going to keep adding to my site http://www.ducati888.co.uk if you are interested following my slow and steady progress.
Chris