Instruct Your Passenger
In some ways, this is the most important step – especially if you're dealing with a first-time passenger, or someone who had a bad previous experience. Always consult your owner’s manual. The better you prepare him or her for their ride, the better the chance they'll enjoy it and want to do it again.

Getting On
Instruct your passenger not to get on the Spyder Roadster until you give the go-ahead; that is, only after you are solidly onboard and have started the engine. Make sure you are on solid ground. Also, any backing up (such as from a parking space) or other tight maneuvering should be done before the passenger boards.

Holding On
For best results, your passenger should hold onto the grab bars that are on either side of the passenger and not you (your hips, shoulders, or waist) and sit as far forward as possible without crowding you. This not only facilitates better handling, by making it easier for you and the passenger to move as one with the Spyder Roadster, it also facilitates warm and fuzzy feelings when the passenger is someone you love (or want to love).

Cornering
As alluded to previously, passengers, for the most part, should not have to consciously do any leaning. With proper turning technique, the lean will happen naturally as the Spyder Roadster enters a curve, and problems arise when passengers either over-lean or fight against the lean and try to remain vertical. Tell your passenger to hold on snugly but relax. Have them look over your shoulder in the direction of the turn but not to shift their weight. Let the Spyder Roadster do the work.

Stopping and Starting
As much as possible, let your passenger know when you're about to stop or decelerate quickly, so they can brace them self and lean back slightly in order to avoid sliding forward into your back. they should keep both feet firmly on the foot pegs when you stop – and it won't hurt to remind them that it's important to sit still even while stationary. Instruct them to lean forward slightly when starting from a standstill or accelerating quickly, such as on a freeway ramp. Again, practice and experience are key.

Bumps
Always warn your passenger (if possible) when you are about to hit a bump in the road, such as a speed bump, a small pothole, or railroad tracks. Instruct the passenger ahead of time to shift their weight from their seat to their feet in such situations, and to use their legs to absorb some of the impact, even raising their self up slightly on the pegs if necessary. In others words, they should use the same technique you do to cushion the blow.

Note: When communicating to your passenger, turn your head slightly so he or she can hear you better, but not so much that you have to take your eyes off the road. Caution your passenger against leaning too much while trying to listen.

Adjust Your Riding Technique
Finally, it is your responsibility as the rider to adjust your technique to accommodate the extra weight of your passenger. Again, thinking of him or her as cargo may be helpful, as many of the adjustments are the same. Also, keep in mind that the differences will be more pronounced.

Speed
The main thing to remember is that the added weight of a passenger will affect your ability to stop (or start) quickly. To compensate, ride a little slower in general, especially in situations where you may have to stop suddenly and through curves, corners, intersections, or bumps. (However, be sure to maintain sufficient speed to keep up with the surrounding traffic flow.) Start slowing earlier when approaching a stoplight or stop sign.

Other Traffic
When crossing busy streets or entering into traffic, wait for larger gaps before you make your move. In traffic, strive to maintain a larger space cushion, both ahead of you and to the sides, to compensate for your decreased maneuverability.

Relax and Enjoy Yourselves
Remember, the way to get the most out of riding two-up is the same way you get to Carnegie Hall (according to the old joke): practice, practice, practice. Start out in an empty parking lot somewhere if needed and work your way up through side streets before tackling city streets or the highway.
Don't push it. The more you practice and work on these techniques before you take that first big trip together, the more they'll become second nature. And the better you and your passenger will be able to relax and enjoy riding a Spyder Roadster with someone you care about.