The facts.
| Product type | Helmet vent – upper air intake (forehead) |
|---|---|
| Compatible helmets | Shoei X-SPR PRO |
| Part number | 18.08.527.0 |
| Colour / Finish | Decor print Proxy TC-11 |
| Position | Front of shell, above the visor |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
Please note: sale to France is prohibited.
Proxy TC-11 is the yellow one: a bright yellow cover with fine white lines and dark edges on the manufacturer image. Shoei 18.08.527.0, intended for X-SPR PRO helmets in this colourway.
What comes in the bag
According to the product photo, 18.08.527.0 is the visible forehead cover only, in Proxy TC-11. No screws, seals or inner parts appear in the picture.
Colour check
Screen colours vary, and so do helmets that have spent years in the sun: an older shell may have faded slightly compared with a new part. That is normal and not a defect. The new upper air intake comes in Proxy TC-11, exactly as Shoei lists it.
The job of the part
The opening above the visor is where the X-SPR PRO takes in most of its air when you are tucked in behind the screen. The cover frames that opening and holds the adjustable slider. Together with the chin and cheek inlets it forms the front half of a layout with seven inlets and six outlets.
Workshop or do it yourself?
Work carefully, with the helmet resting on a soft surface. Plastic lugs break more easily when cold, so do the job at room temperature. If you are unsure, leave it to a specialist dealer; a broken lug means ordering a second part.
When a replacement makes sense
Wear builds up slowly: moving parts start to feel loose, edges fade or chip, the print wears at the corners. None of this is dangerous on its own, but it does affect how well the vent works and how the helmet looks. A fresh upper air intake fixes both.
Model and version
The upper air intake belongs to the X-SPR PRO, Shoei's race helmet with ECE 22.06 road approval and FIM homologation. It is not interchangeable with other models. Shoei lists it under the code XPRO; for the X-SPR PRO 02 separate numbers exist in some cases.
FitmentBy head size — not by bike▼
Head to toe.
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Measure your head circumference about one centimetre above your eyebrows and compare it with the size chart on this page. Between sizes? Choose the smaller one — the padding beds in with use.
Yes — it’s tested and approved to the current ECE 22.06 standard and road-legal across the EU.
Most of our touring and sport helmets are Pinlock-ready and many include the insert. Check the ‘What’s in the box’ section on this page for this model.
Yes — the cheek pads are channelled so the arms of your glasses slide in comfortably.
Take out the washable lining and hand-wash it in lukewarm water. Clean the shell and visor with a soft cloth and water only — never solvents.
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