Port City 'Peds

Who are you?

Port City Peds is a group of several mechanics/hobbyists who share an interest of small displacement machinery. Most of us are New Hampshire natives, a few of us students at the University of New Hampshire. Check us out.

Can you fix my moped?

Yes.

Can you fix my scooter?

Probably. PCP works on most name brand scooters, such as Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, and Vespa. Unfortunately generic brand scooters can be hard to find parts for and sometimes pose a liability concern. But hey, give us a try anyways. Maybe we can work something out.

Whats the difference between a moped and a scooter? They're not the same?

Technically not. Although the great state of NH registers both mopeds and scooters as mopeds, they are not the same. A moped gets its name from having both a motor and pedals. MO-PED. A classic example is a Puch Maxi. A scooter is a similar creature, except that it lacks the pedals and will generally be clad in metal or plastic fairing. You may be familiar with a Honda Metropolitan or Ruckus.

Do you sell mopeds?

Yes. Check our for sale page. We buy and sell used mopeds so our stock is always changing. If we dont have anything listed on the page, give us a call or email and we may have something for you.

Do I need a driver's license to drive a moped? Does it have to be registered? Inspection?

In NH, you need a regular old operator's license to drive a moped... the same license you need to drive your car. It does need to be registered and this can be done at any NH DMV for less than $10. You'll need to bring them a Bill of Sale which we will write you if you buy one of our bikes. In the Granite State, you do not need any sort of yearly inspection for your moped... just a yearly registration renewal. Awesome!

How fast do mopeds go?

A stock moped will do about 25-30MPH from the factory. Some restricted models do about 20, where some of the sportier models can do 35+.

Can you make a moped go faster?

Definitely. There are a number of ways to "soup up" a moped and we've just about tried em all. Call us if youd like us to do some performance work for you. Keep in mind that every state has a list of specifications that a moped must meet to be legally registered as a moped. If we make your bike faster, it may exceed these specifications so that you will have to register your moped as a motorcycle (and therefore need a motorcycle license) or use it off road only. FYI, in NH a moped is defined as:

" 'Moped' shall mean a motor-driven cycle whose speed attainable in one mile is 30 miles per hour or less which is equipped with a motor that produces 2 brake horse power or less; if an internal combustion engine is used, the piston displacement shall not exceed 50 cubic centimeters and the power-drive system shall not require the operator to shift gears."

Many states have specifications similar to NH.