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i realise that I will probably get as many different views on this as there are people who have built a Sportster, but which of the additional parts that Marlin offer above the base modules are worth getting?
Some are obviously down to personal taste, but assume there are some must haves, OK, and don't bother source yourself items.
Any views greatly appreciated as I am trying to pull my order additions together over next week.
Last time I spoke to Marlin, Terry told me they were moving to a model where they concentrated on the core kit and supplied a list of recommended components for builders to source separately. She said they could still supply a complete set of parts for those who really wanted it but that it would work out more expensive (obviously as they will put a markup on things).
On that basis, I'd keep the parts you get from Marlin down to the must have items to fit the kit such as the windscreen (if you want one that is). I can't think of anything else that won't then be down to your personal taste or the particular requirements of the engine installation. Things like the instruments, wiring looms, swirl pot, fuel pumps, senders, lights, exhaust etc really need to be specified to line up with your particular car rather than a generic kit.
I agree with Morris - I bought only the things I really needed from Marlin (bodywork, chassis, windscreen and the front upright modification that they needed to do for an E30 car), and sourced everything else from the following places: