[derek murray]

I have an itch to scratch.

In my youth I worked on Nortons and Triumphs but nothing more "exotic" than that. Recently, a 1965 Benelli Sprite 200cc has become available locally. It's complete, straight, although is not running. The motor has compression and moves freely. It's very very sexy and I can't get it out of my head. The price is <2K.

Does anyone have any experience with old Benellis? Am I nuts and setting myself up for frustration and heartache?

This is what the bike could look like...