Mountaintech skidplate is a must-have like others have said, I completely lost my stock one on a ride. I also added coupling blocks to try and control some of the wheelies which helps with the handling a little. Temperature gauge and ice scratchers are also a good idea, they overheat pretty easy in marginal snow conditions and the scratchers help hyfax wear as well. You will need a bushing kit for the front end eventually, they get loose pretty quick. Not the best handling Sled in the twisties but once set up they actually do pretty well in the rough. Stock skis on my 09 left allot to be desired but you should get tuner skis which hear are good. Motor is awesome, the main reason I bought a Viper to replace it. 5000 miles and I have blown 1 belt and it's never been towed home, it usually does the towing. I swear it is still getting faster. Been a awesome Sled, sold it to my brother in law and he will enjoy it for many years to come.