First Bike General questions / i broke something ALREADY lol

[robin24]

Hey all, I just joined this forum a few weeks ago because my buddy pretty much gave me his 454 to learn how to ride and practice on in the short term. I had my first real lesson with him today. It was a great time. He's says it’s a great bike to learn how to ride on and if I can master this bike, then it’ll be much easier to get comfortable and pick up on riding sport bikes. During today’s lesson I learned about all the odds and ends to the bike. I learned how to get comfortable with the friction zone and riding and turning in gear one so far. The lesson was going pretty awesome and I was learning a ton. Until I experienced my third drop and unfortunately broke the right driver’s side foot peg. . SO, I am now on here just asking for some general advice about this bike and learning how to ride and also seeking a potential replacement for that right drivers foot peg. Anyone have any extras lying around i can purchase before I hit the "black market" on the internet (EBAY) lol. Thanks for viewing my post!

[Thud300]

In my newbie experience, unless you are very very smooth on the throttle, first gear is the hardest.  My 454 is a lot smoother and more manageable at low speeds in second gear, I would get it moving then click up and see how it behaves. 
Sorry to hear about the broken peg, I would be sick. 

[mr340]

I have the parts you are looking for, unfortunately i'm out of town till saturday. When I return I will get you some pics, make me an offer.