Non-Genuine Visor - Any bad experiences?

[Loud]

I'm a fan of my Shoei XR1000 helmet, with the exception of fogging issues and the unfavourable cost/scratchability ratio of genuine Iridium visors. That ratio is currently at $120-$150:Easy (but only at the front of it where I spend most of my time looking).

So in online shopping to replace my scratched iridium visor I came across an aftermarket option that seems to address both issues:

Gold Iridium Visor Fits Shoei XR1000 Raid 2 CX1V Pinlock Ready | eBay

Pro:

That's a price I'm happier paying for something that is easily damaged, isn't ADR approved (so far as I know no tinted visor is), plus it comes with the Pinlock Anti-Fog pin system (ideal for my rides to work on bright days in the colder seasons) and looks to be made by a reputable manufacturer.

Con:

Uncertainty. I like my eyes, they're useful for riding and other things. I'm not sure if there's a tangible difference in the level of safety by going for a piece of polycarbonate that doesn't have:

SHOEI
MODEL CX-1V
EXCEEDS Z87.1/VESC-8
NOT WARRANTED SHATTERPROOF
MADE IN JAPAN
HARD FINISHED SHIELD
IF TINTED FOR
DAYTIME USE ONLY

written on it.

Have I any reason to be concerned with the alternative?

You're welcome to reply with "They're your eyes, if you want to risk them to save some money it's your choice" if you can't help yourself, but could you please try to make it funny? I'm quite partial to memes, The Simpsons and/or dragons. Otherwise I'd really appreciate anyones experience or industry insights.

I tried searching too!

Cheers PSB

[Aus]

I just bought a smoke visor from ebay too, seems good but I doubt it is genuine. I'll let you know how the quality is.

[O-J]

"They're your eyes, if you want to risk them to save some money it's your choice"

said it yourself, ok not funny but....

doesn't get around your scratching issue however Pin Locks come in different shades, and they make a transition one if you choose to stray from the iridium visor.

If it was me, I'd probably still get the ebay one if I'm being honest

[kenty]

I have a tinted visor you can have, my helmet ate some bitumen

[Loud]

I have a tinted visor you can have, my helmet ate some bitumen

I'm not going to turn down a kind offer like that! Thanks! I'm up around Beechboro on Wednesday nights if that works for you? Glad that you're okay, not only for you but it shows that my trust in the helmet isn't misplaced

Still after an iridium with pinlock as well.

[kenty]

I'm not going to turn down a kind offer like that! Thanks! I'm up around Beechboro on Wednesday nights if that works for you? Glad that you're okay, not only for you but it shows that my trust in the helmet isn't misplaced

Still after an iridium with pinlock as well.

just a heads up it has a little scratch on it

[SilentBob]

All my visors except for the OEM clear ones have been ebay visors. So far the fit has been great, and they've never exploded on me yet.
Scratched or dropped? $30-50 and get a new one.

[g0zer]

i would be concerned about the level of UV filtering.

[AliastheJester]

Polycarbonate has a high level of UV blocking (~90%) without any additional treatment. You should get ones that are treated (nearly 100%) which anything decent will be.