Force-V4

Hello folks, first post due to RC30 purchase. Just had the front mudguard resprayed, is there any way of getting it on without scratching it again? Would appear that you have to drop wheel, but thought those quick release tabs on fork legs would mean it would slide out. Is there a cunning Honda way ...

Starting to get my RC30 race bike back together (ex-endurance and TT). Have a TTF1 loom but would prefer an endurance one for starter and lights. Anyone got one out there? Thanks, Kieran