
The facts.
| Product type | Helmet vent – upper air intake (forehead) |
|---|---|
| Compatible helmets | Shoei X-SPR PRO |
| Part number | 18.08.528.0 |
| Colour / Finish | Decor print Proxy TC-6 |
| Position | Front of shell, above the visor |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
Please note: sale to France is prohibited.
Silver is the colour of Proxy TC-6, and on the forehead intake it comes across as a cool, light metallic. The replacement for X-SPR PRO helmets in this decor is Shoei 18.08.528.0.
Common causes of damage
Most vent covers are replaced after a fall. A helmet sliding along the tarmac often loses or grinds through exactly these protruding parts while the shell may still look intact. If your helmet has been in a crash, have the shell assessed first; a new upper intake cover only makes sense on a helmet that is otherwise sound.
How the helmet breathes here
Air that hits the front of the shell at speed has to be guided somewhere useful. This intake collects it above the eyeport and passes it on into the helmet; a slider in its centre opens or shuts the path. Shoei pairs it with six outlets at the rear.
Who should fit it
We recommend a quick check of the whole helmet when you fit the upper intake cover: visor mechanism, chin strap, padding. A dealer can do both in one visit.
Getting the colour right
A decor-matched part only looks right on the helmet it was made for. This one belongs to Proxy TC-6. Parts from other colourways fit physically but break the look, so match the name carefully.
Fits these helmets
Fits: Shoei X-SPR PRO. Shoei does not state for this number whether it also fits the X-SPR PRO 02, so we list only the original model. In some markets the same helmet is sold as X-Fifteen, the name Shoei also uses in its image files for this part.
Package contents
In the box you will find the upper intake cover as shown: one cover, with the opening for the slider at its centre. Shoei's photo does not show screws or seals, so we do not promise any.
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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