Fender strut plastic thingy
 

Where the struts attach to the fork I have a plastic job at the bottom of the V. How do I remove this? I guess I could caveman destroy it, but I figured I shouldn't just in case.

SKS fenders if it matters.

Are you referring to the black plastic piece at the end of the fender support arms? http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wUibFSecOQ...ef127f4fcf.jpg If so, you don't remove that piece. That's where the fender support arms attach to the eyelet (or P-clamp if your fork has no eyelets). It's designed as a safety feature. It will break away if something gets jammed in the front wheel.

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What she said.

I've learned through experience the value of having the safety release. Removing the offending object, I popped the stays back in and continued on my ride. No crash, no broken stuff. It popped out like it was supposed to, and I popped it back in after clearing the obstruction.

Still, if you want to remove it, just pull. I'll admit it looks clunky.

I need to remove it as it is preventing my fenders from going on. There is not much room in there, so just wanted it off.

A dremel tool is your best friend.