mechanic / shop wanted — assembly + ongoing service partner for new Mi

Starting a small electric motorcycle brand in Minneapolis (CopperVolt) and looking for a mechanic or shop to be both my assembly partner and my ongoing service contact.

WHAT I'M BUILDING:

Five bikes landing this summer, with 15-25 more coming over the next 12-18 months across two models. Sold to local Twin Cities riders, backed by a real warranty. I need a service infrastructure to back that warranty — that's where you come in.

WHAT I NEED FROM YOU:

Assembly: Onsite final build-out at my Richfield storage unit. 2-3 hours per bike. Bikes can't be transported elsewhere, so mobile capability is required for this part.

Service (ongoing): Warranty work and paid customer service at your shop. My supplier ships replacement parts free by air; you handle diagnostic, swap, and labor. For warranty events I pay a flat per-event labor fee we agree on upfront. Out-of-warranty work is paid by the customer at your normal rate.

YOU SHOULD HAVE:

Motorcycle tooling and shop setup

Mobile capability for the assembly portion
Comfort with high-voltage battery systems (or willingness to learn)
Insurance setup that covers off-site assembly and in-shop service
Located in the Twin Cities metro

WHAT I'M NOT ASKING:

For you to take on brand liability

To carry warranty obligations directly to customers
To stock our parts (we ship what's needed)
For exclusivity

THE BIKES:
60V/72V Chinese-sourced electric choppers (CityCoco platform) and a Diavel-styled naked bike coming later in 2026. Hub motors, lithium batteries, hydraulic discs. Familiar territory if you've worked on scooters, e-bikes, or imports.

PAY:

Assembly: hourly mobile rate or flat per-bike

Warranty service: flat per-event labor fee (typical $150-250 covering labor only; parts are free from supplier)
Out-of-warranty service: your normal hourly rate, paid by customer

REPLY WITH:

Your shop name and location (or "mobile only")

Hourly rate (mobile + shop)
What you currently work on
Earliest availability for the assembly batch (mid-late June)

Happy to meet at the storage unit with the prototype before either side commits. Looking for a long-term working relationship, not a one-shot gig.

— Josh, Minneapolis (CopperVolt)