Kick the kick stand up before putting it in first.

Oh yeah, the biggest no no is braking while in a turn/curve. Dont do it your you WILL fall over, so make sure you do all your braking before a turn/curve and maintain the same speed through it. Thats the biggest tip i think anyone can get in riding. If you have to brake while in a turn/curve, straight the bike up completely and then apply the brakes according, but try not to lock them up (especially in the front).

More tips will come to mind later, for now, im going to get drunk.