When we put the guys from the YouTube channel Grind Hard Plumbing Co, a ElectraMeccanica Solo and a Suzuki Hayabusa engine, nothing good can come out of that. Or yes, if we take it as a benevolent thing to rescue an electric junk from the scrapyard and give it a second life. And also, to do it using one of the most powerful and iconic engines in the history of two wheels.
For those of you who still don’t know what an ElectraMeccanica Solo is, we advise you to take a look at what was until last year the official website of the brand where you could reserve one of these. Later, the firm was acquired by the commercial electric truck brand Xos, Inc, based in California.
Apparently, some dynamic defects in its construction ended the production of the ElectraMeccanica Solo, leading to the withdrawal from circulation of many of the units sold in the USA. This is the case of the example used by the guys at Grind Hard Plumbing Co for its atomic preparation.
ElectraMeccanica Solo “Hayabusa Style”
Experts in creating devilish contraptions (and if not, take a look at this monstrous preparation) the entire team at Grind Hard Plumbing Co decided to shape their new project, with the idea of being able to participate in the famous Sturgis Motorcycle Rally that this year celebrates its 84th edition from August 2 to 9 in Sturgis, South Dakota (USA).
In a race against time, they bought a Suzuki Hayabusa and got to work. First, they completely dismantled the entire electrical system that powered the ElectraMeccanica Solo from the factory, then fitted the superb 1,300 cc DOHC 4-cylinder in-line engine and modified the entire rear end to make it work.
After many hours of welding and modifications, especially in the rear part and especially the swingarm area, they finally managed to get this thing to start and work with just one day left until the event. To finish, they adapted the cooling system, as well as the accelerator, brake and clutch pedals. Just by listening to its sound we can get an idea of how this uncivilized, polluting and unhealthy contraption works. “eco-friendly”…
