Jim Smith, co-Owner: Grew up on Long Island in New York. 1st
ride was a 1982 Piaggio Si 49cc moped purchased for $425 new, which was traded-off
5 years ago to a guy in Connecticut to plow the snow from my parent's home one
season. It had previously been thoroughly thrashed by my younger brother while
I was away at college in Ohio.
Moved to Portland in 1990. Day job is in construction management on large, public
works projects. Former co-owner & President of "The Habit", an
early 90's cybercafe which was originally located at SE 21st & Clinton and
later at SE 39th & Hawthorne, and also a 2nd cafe inside Powell's Technical
Books.
Active member of the Moto Guzzi National Owner's Club of Oregon (webmaster)
and former Public Relations Officer of the Oregon Scooter Club. Captain of "Team
Eurotrash" in the Portland Adult Soap Box Derby. Missed the friggin' deadline
this year...Look for us in 2007!
Current rides and projects include: 2000 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport 1064cc, 1987 Yamaha
Virago 535cc, 2001 Har-Lee 5hp, 1954 Moto Guzzi Zigolo 98cc, 1952 Moto Guzzi
Galleto 160cc, 1962 Sparta GG 50cc moped, 1956 Cushman Eagle 8hp "Husky"
engine.
Situated
in the heart of Southeast, Ptown Scooters is Portland's premier classic scooter
repair and restoration shop. We specialize in Vespa, Lambretta and Stella Scooters.
We are also an authorized warranty service center for Genuine Stella Scooters.
We are also the Pacific Northwest's retailer of new scooters from CPI
and Tomberlin (Sachs)
and Southeast Portland's retailer of new mopeds from TOMOS.
Ptown
Scooters now carries Corazzo Scootergear and has the broadest seletion of any
dealer in the Portland area. We are the exclusive dealer in Portland for the
new Bomber style armored flight jackets, and the new Women's line, the Women's
5.0.
If you're considering the purchase of a new or vintage scooter, please visit
our FAQ (frequently asked questions) page.
After
many years of wrenching on area scoots out of a small, but humble garage, Ptown
Scooters opened its' doors in the summer of 2000 in the industrial section of
NW near the Fremont Bridge. Later in 2003, a building sale required a temporary
relocation to N. Portland along the Interstate MAX line. Happily, our current
space was ready for us in early 2005. Our Division St. neighbors include Stumptown
Coffee, Pix Patisserie and The Hedge House.
Stop-by,
say hello and see our new digs!
3347 SE Division Street
Tue. - Fri. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sat. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.