Front Wheel Problem

[Re-Vision]

I'm wanting to keep 82 black wheels with 83 upgrade dual brakes. What is the best way to do this? Tap new holes to accept 83 rotor or re-anodize gold to black. Could also powder coat both front and rear wheels to black.      BDC

[supervision]

   mine are 82 black wheels with 83 disks, and forks.  the holes are threaded.  I also like the 83 bars, but 82 pegs

[fret not]

Yes, '82 wheels already threaded.  You will need an '83 lower RH fork leg, caliper, and brake line though.

[The Prophet of Doom]

You need LH and RH fork legs as the rotor size is different, and so caliper positioning different.   Stainless brake lines of course
Also RH caliper, brake line splitter (or a 2 line kit), and 83 Master cylinder.

There's a lot of chatter on the interwebs about the curing  temp of powder damaging your wheel's strength.  I couldn't say - but perhaps a low cure temp powder would be advised to be on the safe side.

[Re-Vision]

I've got all the necessary 83 ingredients and read about the cure temp possible problems. Should I get a machine shop to tap holes for the rotor?     BDC

[cobol74]

On the right side of the front wheel, there's a plastic cover that pops off.
you'll find the right-side rotor mounting holes under this cover.

There is no drilling or taping required to mount the right side rotor.

[Re-Vision]

What a keen observer I am, and I thought Fret nut didn't understand my concern. The gold trim didn't go with the look that I want but the black and silver looks real good to me. Thanks Cobol and Fret, know I should do more research but it sure is easier to ask questions.   BDC

[fret not]

POD probably has a younger and sharper mind than I, yes, I forgot the difference in rotor size.  :-[