How do you ride with that nasty rear tyre?
Also if you want to get a booster, I'd recommened a 2 bolt one with no spacers, cut the bolts down to fit and file the mounts so the top is flat for the booster to sit on. I have and it works really well, is like the perfect "stiffness", not so stiff so it gives you arm pump, but stiff enough so the lever isn't spongy.
Glad to hear the pads gone though.