first ride............. woohoo

[Sniper]

Good work mate

[Odin]

Nice bike, i like the choice and good write up.

The hole foot / gearleaver issue will resolve it self over time, just have to get used to it all. And don't worry about starting in the wrong gear after a corner or the like, Just give it a little time mate

[vifferman]

Welcome, Oscar.
And for everyone else: Dear, oh dear, oh dear.
Not good to see people answer a sensible question with whatever is their habit, not necessarily the best answer.
If you are likely to be changing gear soon(ish), then your foot should be in a comfortable position for doing so. If you are cruising along for any length of time, then both feet should be positioned so that the ball of the foot is on the footpeg. This offers the best feel, and the best control of the bike, and also means that you can help to absorb any bumps with your legs more effectively.
If you have your foot positioned above the lever, then (esp. as a newbie), you are more likely to inadvertantly tap the lever and go down a gear. If you have your foot under the lever, then when you go around a left-hand corner you're more likely to scrape your foot, as you have less ground clearance.

Saw this guy this morning (are you on KB?) who was riding his Bandit 1200 with his left foot pointed almost straight down. Looked really weird, and bloody uncomfortable. Must've gone to TheSchoolOfMentalRidingPositions.