helmet goggles boots jersy pants. handguards are a good idea..id jack up the preload on the shocks to help with body roll..that hinders me in the woods..feeling like ur going to tip over all the time..in the straights ur fine..the xx has more than enough guts to take me 240lbs up a hill beating 450's with 150lbs riders...make sure all ur fluids are clean and in spec..clean ur air filter and box 100%...