START OF THE 50MM THROTTLE BODY CONVERSION

Apr 12, 2026 | Desmoto

Ok so this is a challenge but we are getting there. Mounting S4RS 50mm throttle bodys to a 1100DS engine. They are normally not mounted side by side but behind eachother with a linking rod. This means these throttle bodies need alot of work to function side by side with the option to be synced/adjusted. All while using the original intake manifolds since there isnt really much space between the bodys to fit the linking mechanism.

Using a 996 50mm throttle body as a donor for the valves and axles. The axles also need to be heavily modified.

I designed this plate that allows the bodys to be connected to eachother and make sure they cant twist compared to eachother. They also ensure a perfect 75 degree angle.

Things to do? Modify axles, design and create a custom TPS plate, design and create a custom throttle cable mechanism and so on.

Hope the photos and video do it justice. Keep you posted on the progress!