That appears to be a Honda Navi, which has me wondering why it has a low power scooter sticker (the blue thing) rather than a license plate. As far as I can tell Colorado should class that as a full-on motorcycle with all of the obligations required thereof, since the displacement limit is 50cc and the Navi is 109cc.

[–] seathru@quokk.au 10 points 17 hours ago (2 children)

Pretty sure that's a 50cc Ruckus.

But seriously, fuck this guy for putting his cat in danger to look cool. Vet appointment? Denver actually has public transport.

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 4 points 16 hours ago

tubular frame, underbone style = Rukus. Great scooters.

[–] dual_sport_dork@lemmy.world 4 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago)

It might be. If so, he gets away with no plate. I dunno about CO but where I am you "technically" don't need a helmet to ride a 50cc but it's still obviously not a great idea.

Edit: Actually, you can see the edge of one of the round headlights peeking out of the side there, which I missed. Yeah, it's a Ruckus (or a clone thereof).

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 5 points 16 hours ago

There are countless Navi clones out of china

[–] Alcoholicorn@mander.xyz 5 points 17 hours ago (2 children)

If the cat was stressed, it would let the owner know, and certainly wouldn't allow itself to get in the box again.

As far as risks go, in the US, bikes are ~30x more dangerous per mile, but you can cut that to ~5x by not drinking and speeding, and probably more by being extra cautious of cars.

[–] seathru@quokk.au 12 points 17 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago) (1 children)

Or you can just choose not to put your cat in that situation and it cuts those risks by 100%

My cat loves riding on the passenger side of the dash in my truck when we go places. But do I let him be out of his carrier on streets with other drivers? Fuck no, good chance those other drivers are idiots.

Edit: Relevant cat tax

[–] Alcoholicorn@mander.xyz 0 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

He's not on streets with other drivers, He's in a bike-mounted carrier. If its safe enough for people, its safe enough for an animal light enough to jump off buildings.

[–] seathru@quokk.au 1 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

He’s in a bike-mounted carrier.

With other drivers... Ever been rear ended on a motorcycle while waiting on a light? I have, and can say there is very little you can do about it. Everybody has to determine the risks they are willing to take. I still ride but there's absolutely no way I would bring my cat (even tho he would love it), I kind of like him.

[–] Alcoholicorn@mander.xyz 1 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

Ever been rear ended on a motorcycle while waiting on a light?

Yes, also hit by a truck that rolled back on an incline. Lesson: always filter to be next the cars at the red lights.

[–] seathru@quokk.au 1 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago) (1 children)

Then you realize how silly

He’s in a bike-mounted carrier. If its safe enough for people, its safe enough for an animal light enough to jump off buildings.

sounds?

[–] Alcoholicorn@mander.xyz 1 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago) (1 children)

I was hit because I was doing something unsafe, not filtering at a light. Since I stopped doing that, I can no longer be hit by cars failing to brake or trucks rolling back at red lights.

[–] seathru@quokk.au 1 points 8 hours ago

So what happens if you're the only person at that light? Pull up next to the pole?

I can no longer be hit by cars failing to brake LOL

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 1 points 16 hours ago

You can cut risk by 50% keeping of roads friday and saturday nights.