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I carry a Glock 27 as well. Gen IV w/ pinky extension. I carry Federal Hydra-Shok's or HST's (if I can find them). What do use for a holster? I use a N82Tactical and while I like it, it moves around too much and I have a hard time sitting w/ it or riding in vehicles. Seems bulky. I'm a small framed person mind you (5'6", 110lbs). I'm thinking about trying the Crossbreed super tuck.

Or India Pale Ale... Which could ALSO help the cleaning process...

Welcome from the Adirondack High Peaks!

I'll definitely keep that in mind for next time. Speed 4 it is. I assume the 5" counter weight is acceptable? I didn't see anywhere @ Adams where the mentioned needing to change it. Also, I left the washer off as well, the one that was on the 6" pad.

I was running on a speed 5... Next time I'll try it on 4 and see how it works. I used NXT only because that's all I had... I do plan to purchase MSS along w/ Buttery & Americana with my next order. I certainly didn't leave the finish bare tho. Didn't even think about WW, I'll steal some of the Adams WW I got my Dad for Chrismas

I plan to wipe it down w/ DS and get a sunlight picture but at the moment the bike has a rather green hue to it... Pollen city here. I think it's little mini scratches that I'm seeing but it's hard to tell with the metallic flake. I was definitely having trouble seeing the polish flash, but I'm not sure I even know what to look for. My green pad did spin right off the tool once, it seems to make the PC shake a bit and that may have had something to do with it. It likes to run off pretty quick with all the curves on the tank. I did follow Dylan's routine right to a T tho.

Received my PC and polishes (and 4" pads) a couple weeks ago, this Saturday I finally got around to tackling the bike... Not sure if my methods are wrong, or I'm just expecting too much out of the PC. My routine went like this: - Washed/Clayed - Adams DS wipe down - 2x SSHR w/ Green 4" Pad - 1x SHR w/ Orange 4" Pad - 1x FMP w/ White 4" Pad I'm still seeing what appears to be micro marring... Most of the obvious stuff came out, but in direct sunlight I still see very small swirls. I figured the clear would be soft but it appears to be rather hard. Also, does anyone else notice their 4" pads don't spin perfectly balanced on the PC? Am I supposed to get a different counterweight? It says 5" pads only.... Anyways, a couple pictures. Before pictures are above. After SSHR: After SHR: After FMP: Some others:

I may be biased, as I live in the heart of the Adirondack mountains, but Adirondack chairs are made of wood. Not plastic. And all of my Adirondack chairs are not only made in the USA, but they're also made in the ADKs .

Charger looks great, but i'm not sure about upstate!

I clean & repair computers on a daily basis, I do it as a side job. From somebody who has been around both Windows & Apple for a long time - you can't knock Mac. I have built numerous custom Windows machines & repaired more than I can count. I currently own a Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro & use an iPhone on a daily basis. I love my Apple products unconditionally. Windows certainly has its place, and there will always be a need for the PC, but those two posts are certainly incorrect. As far as I am concerned, you're not paying double for marketing and aesthetics. Apple products work, simple as that. And Apple, 100%, stand behind their products. No questions asked. Nine times out of ten, problems I repair on Windows machines are software based. Problems that aren't even possible on a Mac. Hardware is hardware... Mac's have very few hardware issues, and the failures they do have are normally covered by Apple.

I just ordered the basic PC kit & the 4" Focus pads for my '09 Ninja 650r in Black. I feel your pain... I really do.

I spy a Gixxer...

Edit: Broke down & purchased the PC & focus pads. The Ninja will be my first test subject. Starting with black is a good way to dive right in I guess. Did I mention I hate black? It was too good of a deal to pass up...

It doesn't ruin the wheel brush when you're cleaning the kerosene off of the wheel?

It used to shine awesome when I first got it, I know the potential is there. Been wanting to try my GWC on the wheels as well, but not sure the brush will clear the brakes. Might have to hit the rear wheel w/ APC to get the wax/grease up. Guess I'll have to order some machine supplies... The paint on my truck needs work too, but it's rusting away so I neglected it. I want to stay current with my bike. Might as well order a PC & some Focus pads. I think if I pull the plastics off it will go a lot easier.

The tank and plastics on my bike are looking pretty terrible... Want to get your opinions on how I should attack the paint. The tank is metal, the rest is plastic. I have zero machine polishing tools... So I guess what I'm asking is does this require machine correction? Would I be better off w/ 4" pads vs. the 6" pads, if necessary? Anyway, onto the pictures. This is after a QD wipe down. My bike has 7,969 miles on it.

Just looking at that makes me drule... Being 2hrs away from the Magic Hat brewery at least gets me SOME good craft beer... Circus Boy is my favorite flavor.

Chances are pretty good that it'll just burn off the first couple of times you hit the brake pedal.