28-12-13, 11:46 AM
(28-12-13, 07:36 AM)Exupnut link Wrote: Oh no Nick.... Not another oxford plug....:-) u work @ Oxford, live in oxford, probably love oxtail soup and are more pluggy than Mr Plug @ no1 Plug road, Plugginfton, City of Plug. PLU GGY. Lol. How about some discount then?
Some of the stuff that Oxfords do is ok. A lot of it I don't like myself. But a lot of people seem to form their opinions by "problems" they've had that are not the fault of the product, but of the sheer stupidity of the end user. I no more plug Oxford Products than I do Yamaha, Yuasa, Sidi, Alpine Stars, Arai etc etc. If I find a product has worked well for me, I'm happy to recommend it, no matter who makes/distributes it. Likewise, if I have a problem with a product, I'm happy to tell people, hopefully in a constructive manner, so that they can make an informed decision as to whether that product is suitable for them. This doesn't mean that what I say should be regarded as the be-all and end-all of the matter. Some people will have problems with stuff I've found to be ok and vice versa. If people apply a little common sense, check out multiple reviews etc, usually they'll end up with a product they like.
As to faulty stuff - with mass produced products, there are always going to be a percentage that fail/don't work. This does not mean that the product design or materials used are necessarily at fault. With much stuff from nearly all manufacturers being made in China/India etc these days, standards have generally undoubtedly fallen. This is something that companies like Oxfords are constantly and tirelessly battling to improve. They are not so dumb as to think that if they continue to peddle shit it will continue to sell. If, like me, you have been using motorcycle products/accessories for many years, I am sure that (if you are honest about it) you would agree that the choice and (generally speaking) the quality of product available has improved no end. But if you pay foc all for it, don't expect it to be the best you can buy.
In actual fact, if you reviewed all my posts, I am sure you would find that I actually haven't got myself too involved with plugging OP or their kit at all. Why would I? I'm just a foccin low paid warehouse worker at the end of the day, who quite often finds I can get Oxford distributed stuff cheaper in the sales than with the discount I am offered at source.
But, throughout my "career" in the motorcycle industry, I've tried to be honest to customers - if I don't think they'll be happy with a particular product, then I don't recommend it. Personally, I have used Oxford bike covers and found them to be quite good. But I am fully aware that others have used them and don't like them. In the end, you have to make your own decision. Just remember, nothing and no one is perfect. Include yourself in that (general), as do I.
