Silly reassembly question on rear wheel vs rear fender

[mello dude]

Hi
I am working on a major refurb on my '99 and started reassembly.. So my question is for those who have done it... Is it better to install the fenders first, then the rear wheel or.. as I would like to do the wheel parts first, then go to working on the fender.

Will that make the fender install more of a hassle?

- Silly stuff, but I thought I would ask the group for anyone who have gone thru this...

Thanks

[Chrisj CMA]

I would do the fenders first. Having the wheel off is a great help to installing the fenders ImHO

[Bighead]

Can be done either way but I agree with Jeff.