All of these awesome comments are inspiring me to want to give more of my message to you all! Thank you for having the courage to speak of your challenges & triumphs here, i wish i had the time to respond to every one but its Sunday and ill be listing bikes on ebay all day because we went to the tatoo the earth crusade yesterday! Love you all ! MLLH&R
Great video ken. Iv only been watching you since u posted the cr 250 video during lockdown that video gives me the chills hearing that motor in the snow in the distance. . I check your page daily . Great content. Especially the yz's u have . Take care bud
Thanks so much for all the sharing. You are a bright light on this planet and the world needs more of this right now Ken! I love you too for being you.
Ken, I am a 22 year old young man from New Zealand and I thank you for this I have been in a wheelchair for 5 years now and am lost you have changed my outlook on life Love your story gives me hope 🏍
This is what happens when you’re a hard working man with a kind heart that brings your family along with your journey. Good on you bro, you absolutely deserve it!
Hey Ken . Bryan from Michigan here . Your channel has become a favorite of mine . Your positivity comes thru in every video . You're living your dream as should we all . You are a great role model for your kids and everone around you - maybe that's why I like your channel so much . That and I love all kinds of motorcycles just like you too . Peace out my Brother .
Thanks for sharing Ken. I’m 42 now and sometimes I feel like it’s too late to do big things. Ive been working on myself the last 2 years, getting healthy and eating clean I lost 80lbs and started doing things I never thought I could. I could go on forever but wanted you to know that you opening up about these things have helped me realize that it’s never too late and the first step is the most important. Thanks Bro.
Congrats on your sobriety it's definitely not easy to do I'm 44 years old and have 11 years now and in the beginning it was tough. It took me waking up in a project apartment to my Mom banging on the door . Seeing her crying crushed me you never want to hurt your Mom like that. But when you are in the moment getting high you don't realize you are hurting the people around you. This past week is a year I lost my Mom to cancer and I promised her I wouldn't go back to that life. And I plan on keeping this promise she wasn't just my mom she was my bestfriend. Thank you for this video you are always upbeat and positive really enjoy that. I have always liked bikes but since finding your channel awhile back I have been wanting to get one of my own . And maybe someday financially I will be able to but till then I will enjoy it thru your channel. Sorry for the long comment lol got me thinking and I was up feeding our 4 month old a bottle while I watched lol. Have a good weekend and stay safe Jimmy from North Attleboro Massachusetts
You have so much to be proud of Ken! You did it on your own by sheer will and determination! A great lesson for the world today! These talks are some of my favorite videos you post! Positive energy for all. Blessings to you and your family!
You’ve reached the heights of success that all young people should strive for…Absolutely awesome how the Lord can change one’s life Ken!! Great testimony!!
Glad you changed your life for the best, I quit drinking almost 8 years ago when I realised either I'm gonna loose everyone and everything, best choice I made lost to many good friends to drugs and drink, in those years I totally realised my worth and realised what an "selfish" ass I was, don't really remember much before my 30s and probably for the best, love your family and the channel you're a great dude and an inspiration.
Thank you Ken for the encouragement. Looking forward to visiting your museum. We live in PA and have a daughter at Vassar in Puoghkeepsie. I have a Hodaka Ace 100 B+ and a 250 SL. Love your channel big time!
You're really the most accomplished and inspiring individual in my mind Ken. So much around you turns into success due to your attitude and work ethic. It's so motivational to listen to you and see where you started in areas and where you've ended up. Congrats on the sobriety, that's huge and I've really been noticing it's a common variable of people who accomplish great things. I'm only 45 mins away from the museum, planning to ride my dual sport there on a beautiful day soon. Any hints on the best days or times it's possible for a guy to run into you there?
Thank you! Very inspirational words! I stopped drinking 17 years ago but I have been looking at things the wrong way. I must begin looking at the positives in life like you said! Your words have helped me and I thank you!
Words of wisdom!!! Great words and advice Kaplan!! Love motorcycles as well and have ridden Yamaha's for over 40 years on.the street. Love watching races at Laguna Seca for over 35 years now. Only drink beers occasionally. No Drugs Period. Keep riding and keep up the great videos brother!!! 🏍 👍 😊
Right on Ken! Congratulations on your sobriety! It can be done. I will have 28 years clean and sober as of this coming Sunday, was a mess myself but decided that party was over and time to move on with life and be someone! Have gotten married and have a 26 yr. old son now, and am retired since age 55 with a handsome pension from my employer(civil service), am 64 now and life is good, man. God bless you & your family!
I quit smoking cigarettes the night before I turned 40yo, and quit going to bars soon after. I'll be 67yo in November. Thanks for this motivational video. My dad's name was Ken.
Thanks ken for Sharing . Hey congratulations . It was a gorgeous night that little rain helped cool it down it was muggy . I truly love hanging out in my five-year-old grandson it’s the best. Hey. Great talk great words right from the heart God bless America
Thanks for the inspiring words! I own 3 CR500s and made my own aluminum frame conversion out of a 2005 CRF250R. I love riding. However, almost a year and a half ago my life got totally derailed. I used to have a high paying, high profile government job and was working steadily towards retirement. Long story short, I was falsely accused of a serious crime and in a heartbeat I was out of work, jailed, and deeply stuck in the legal system. Thanks to a bloodthirsty and rabid media I was plastered all over the news from coast to coast and they had me as guilty before my first day in court! I lost most of my friends and acquaintances, my reputation, gained 130lbs (in 1.5 years from stress), my job, and my livelihood. It is VERY HARD to find anything to be positive about, but I keep moving forward. I WILL SUCCEED! With God in my corner, I will come out of this vile situation successfully in late 2023 when the trial is. Your words help me considerably. I want to get back in shape enough to ride another summer with my Dad, while he's still interested in riding. Thanks!
The #Kaplan compound is so beautiful and built from hard work, dedication, persistence and solid patriotism!! Well done !! You are a shining light of the #AmericanDream, keeping it alive and #Inspirational !!
Ken sr. You're a good ass dude... my dad died at 58 from lung cancer earlier this year and he was an avid smoker... I feel like i really touched base with you when you talked about your dad and what happened to him... id follow you into the heart of a storm if you gave a talk like this before. Keep using this platform to spread positivity... its nice to get some solid advice from a level headed individual such as yourself... have a blessed day 🇺🇸
Wish I could say the last 3 1/2 years sober was so great for me but it hasn't been. Your passion is still an awesome inspiration. Tomorrow I'll go out and install the exhaust I bought from racing-planet-USA and imported from Europe for the USA assembled Vento Triton R4 50cc 2 stroke that I have ( this thing could boogie but only liked smooth pavement - carb clean! it's been sitting at least 6 mths ). It will at least give me a back up delivery scooter as I beat on the battered Buddy 125 I finally wrassled into reliability. I will say you are right. You have to be sober no matter how tough the sledding is.
Even though it’s through a screen ken your words really moved me and inspired me to take a different look at things and even through the phone you sound like you sincerely are hopeful and believe in everyone thank you ken all the best on your journeys
I started watching your videos a year ago because I like the vintage bikes you show and ride. I can relate to most of them growing up in san Diego in the 60s & 70s. I realize it's the positive and good natured antics of you and your staff that almost make the bikes just a vehicle for gathering people for comradery and good feelings.Thanks
Congratulations on 31 years on being sober That is incredibly awesome Ken Sr, I love the way you talked about it when you said we can be our best teachers, well that's definitely true learn from your mistakes, I've been down that road for about 11 years of drinking and partying, so when I got sick and tired of being sick and tired I rebuilt my life with my incredible girlfriend and had my first son a little Jr, I brought him a brand new Honda CRF 50cc dirt bike when he turned 4, he wants to race so he's getting better on that bike then his next bike will be a Gas Gas 65cc and I want the Gas Gas 509cc and to 300cc and the Justin Barica 450 edition I grew up with him but I'm buying these dirt bikes of you because I can't wait to meet you you have inspired me alot on that video thank you so much Ken Sr and Ken Jr and the rest of your beautiful family for all the videos,, he's alot like me he was the best that ever happened to me when I watched my son being borned, it was the best high in the world, so little Jr Eric Balko is going to be the future he loves riding we go to open practice at Walden play boy track and ace track he's getting good quick so, he wants a faster bike, I love my son just like you love your kids, and I love all your great videos and the great goals you have have set and always but 101 percent towards all your goal, I can't wait till everything is done stuff you got in line, and I love how you boarded your property with that beautiful concrete wall and those awesome lions your property with those cement, pillars with the beautiful lions, man I have to say sorry I talked to much but you work really hard and Ken Jr and the family and team are always right there with you helping you, God bless you and your beautiful family Ken and congratulations again on 31 years clean,, God bless
And like you said there will be set backs, but keep pushing and stay forward, I bought a brand new car a fully loaded Nissan Murano Cash money brand new 2018 at the time and my son was a couple months away from being born, I was on my way home from work from the city and two older women blew a stop sign and slammed into the side of my brand new car I only had for a month, I Thank God that I woke up in the hospital, but with serious injury's 5 herneated disc in my neck my back is even worse I don't wish that pain on no buddy barley walking and every step I take pain shots up to my back from both legs from my siatica, so it's been 5 years and my back and neck are still not right and are getting worse, I had 7 MRI's and everyone is getting worse and worse, so I had my deposition and it got cancelled because my lawyers want me to go in for surgery and I finally agreed, I kept saying nah I'll heal, so I need the surgery bad I guess my girlfriend is like you walk with a limp everyday, so I'm just going through all the b,s stuff now where I'm on the phone with my lawyers, because my surgeon orthopedic I have now sucks, they keep rescheduling my appointments so I got rid of him and I found myself a great Orthopedic for back and neck surgeon in New Jersey, because If I need this surgery I want it done right and in the next 3-5 months I need to go back to work I'm only 32 years of age, I've been pushing to go for walks with my son and he's like daddy why you always hurt, and crying in pain, so I said when you get older daddy will tell you when you will understand better, right now daddy is hurt, so man that was a big set back for me but once I wake up with my son next to me every morning and kiss his face, and get his juice ready because we bond like me and my father do but me and my father ride, but I can't ride now because Everytime I hit a bump my back goes out, so for now I teaching my son how to ride, he's great man me and my son bond we wake up together and we watch our favorite cartoons every morning together, and mommy goes to work as a x-ray technician, she's a great mother and always been there for me, we both been together since highschool, so I'm using icy-hot alot on my neck and back or I'll lay down with a big bag of ice on my back, so I don't give up and I will recover from this surgery and take my son to awesome events like you do and go back to work Driving trucks, But first once I settle and get my lawsuit money I'm going up to your The best of the best of motorcycle shops "The New England Motorcycle shop" I'm taking 84 East right to your shop and buying a few Gas Gas Dirt bikes like I said,... thank you Ken Sr for the awesome words of wisdom and encouragement and ken Jr and your whole family God bless you all...
It's nice to see and hear your gratitude. I too thank god everyday for the day. I'm 13 years in and like you I can't think about destroying me and what I have by taking a drink. One to many and a hundred not enough! Many thanks and regards from the UK.
I stopped drinking in 2001 after getting divorced. It’s the best thing I ever did,started going back to church met my wife and live a simple life. Always thanks for sharing your thoughts and inspiration. God Bless
When folks struggle with alcohol they can’t imagine a life without it, but when they conquer alcohol, they can’t imagine their life with it. Keep telling your story Brother. It helps more people than you could imagine. Hope to see you at the museum one day.
Awesome brother.... You are a true inspiration!!! You have some real hard working kids and employees that obviously have taken their inspiration from you... HELL YEAH BROTHER!!! And paint that truck GAS GAS RED!!!
God bless you brother and your whole family so respect I take it all to heart ❤️ you are the real deal that cares about others so much respect here glenn from Massachusetts thanks 🙏
I’m living the same story. Well trying anyways. I just turned in my cut a year ago for a 1%er club. Was at the party for way to long. I reached out to my club brothers and they all turned there backs on me so I turned in my colors. Been working on getting clean. I’m on methadone right now. Was on fentanyl for 3 years. It’s just my wife and I now and I’ve been working for 7 days a week 12 hours a day for the last year. I sure hope to accomplish something. Would love to have a home for my family like yours. Great story. Thanks for sharing.
Proof things can turn around. It took me over forty years to figure out but if you do right by people, change the scenery, surround yourself with positive people/things you can minimize the bad times, the lows. Plant the right seeds and life doesn't have to be about rolling with the punches. You can minimize the punches. Great message, Sir. 🙂
KEN, I'M STRIVING TO BE A BETTER ROLE MODEL THAN YESTERDAY. WORKING ON MYSELF IS THE HARDEST THING TO DO. YOU KEEP ME GOING AND I BELIEVE I'M CRUSHING FATHERHOOD, THANKS TO ALL YOUR WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE YOU SHARE WITH ALL YOUR FANS.
As the song goes: it takes guts to be gentle and kind. Thanks for your candid and inspiring commentary. I too am a bike nut and really enjoy your enthusiasm and candour. Keep it up, Kenny x
I quit drinking, it took me a long time to get there, having tried and failed many times along the way but I was determined and I succeeded. So thank you for telling your story.
Ken I can sincerely say you have lived what I consider to be a model life, In no way did I contribute to this but I can say you have a life-long fan and subscriber in me! Seriously you are inspiring! I'm currently having some troubles with alcohol,but watching your video's and amazing growth in the process truly bring me peace for a few moments at a time
Well said and well done! You inspire others to see the positives to do better. I myself turned it around in May of 1985 life wasn't easy or fruitful immediately but got brighter each day of being sober. Thank you for sharing
This is the best motivational speech ever! I've heard 'em all, but this one is the best! Ken Kaplan, despite his humility, is a genius. I watch all his videos, as I'm close in age and obsessed with motorcycles. I, too, have been a partier, bodybuilder, and a guy who worked hard to achieve success. I'm still endeavoring, and Ken's story and honest presentation is like adding nitrous to the motor. I'm a wordsmith, yet I find Ken's genius to be ineffable. Thank you, Ken.
Congrats on 31 yrs., Ken! On 8/23/22 I celebrated 20 yrs.. At the 4:09 minute mark, I see the new and triumphant arch for which you passed to freedom. Wishing nothing but the best for you always 🙂
This meant the world to me I lost my parents and brother over the past three years and it’s been difficult and I’ve slipped here and there but I’m trying because I know they’d want better for me then what I was doing to my self.
U my brother are a very smart successful man. I myself came from a family of drug addicts and drunks! I myself was surrounded with drugs I'm entire life, I made the decision to stay drug free, I did drink for a few year's but at 31 years old I made the decision to stop drinking and get healthy! I am 48 years old and I do not drink or do any type of drugs! I don't and have never smoked a cigarette. I'm am a proud father of 2 young sons and we live life to the fullest and we are happy and healthy! God bless you and the family. My bucket list is to visit the museum and meet you and the guys.
God bless you Ken’ congratulations on your anniversary of sobriety it’s something to be very proud of I grew up with an alcoholic father who ended up losing everything watched and raised my 3 younger brothers growing up my youngest brother was a natural started on 85’s raced his way to expert class in nesc he was going places people were calling him to race there bike’s but sadly heading to the top of his career broke his femur at southwick and they gave him OxyContin…. Went from a hero to a zero!!! Long story short it ended his young life at 29.. god bless him he will forever be missed after his death I quit drinking/ drugs since then I’ve bought my first house just purchased a nice chunk of nh 5 bikes a classic car and truck I’ve married have a beautiful son a 32’camper …. Live everyday like it’s your last self be true!!! Your an inspiration to me love your American spirit 🇺🇸💪🏼god bless America!!!
Wow!!!! Ken , I Absolutely Enjoyed this episode of Real Talk!!! Brother it was truly Inspiring listening to all that you shared. And God Bless you for giving him the credit and thanks for all that you've been blessed with !!! 🙏 May God continue to bless you richly for sharing all your insight and encouragement for those who are or have struggled with alcohol and drugs !!! Thankyou for your Honesty , and for the Encouragement and Guidance . God bless you and your entire family brother 🙏❤
Thank you brother! Thank you for telling the truth how to be successful in life. Because of your hard work and effort you have put in, God bless you.You've give glory to Him. Love your postive messahe brother. God bless you.🇺🇸🏁🏆
All of these awesome comments are inspiring me to want to give more of my message to you all! Thank you for having the courage to speak of your challenges & triumphs here, i wish i had the time to respond to every one but its Sunday and ill be listing bikes on ebay all day because we went to the tatoo the earth crusade yesterday! Love you all ! MLLH&R
Great video ken. Iv only been watching you since u posted the cr 250 video during lockdown that video gives me the chills hearing that motor in the snow in the distance. . I check your page daily . Great content. Especially the yz's u have . Take care bud
God Bless you and your beautiful family Mate 👌🏽
@Kaplan America thank you for being you God bless
Thanks so much for all the sharing. You are a bright light on this planet and the world needs more of this right now Ken! I love you too for being you.
Ken, I am a 22 year old young man from New Zealand and I thank you for this I have been in a wheelchair for 5 years now and am lost you have changed my outlook on life Love your story gives me hope 🏍
What ever it is that you're going through persevere... you got this bro. Sending love from NY
@@jordan1352 stay strong my Bro, I am across the ditch in Australia mate QLD Gold Coast!! You got this my bro 😎 Kaplan is legit inspiration ✌🏽
You got this Ken. Your world is what YOU make it.
Ken, this is William Gallagher. I don't know how guys like you create such an astounding life. They could absolutely make a movie about your life.
Ken's the man! He's capable of absolutely anything...he'd have my vote as president of the United States in a millisecond!🇺🇲
This is what happens when you’re a hard working man with a kind heart that brings your family along with your journey. Good on you bro, you absolutely deserve it!
Hey Ken . Bryan from Michigan here . Your channel has become a favorite of mine . Your positivity comes thru in every video . You're living your dream as should we all . You are a great role model for your kids and everone around you - maybe that's why I like your channel so much . That and I love all kinds of motorcycles just like you too . Peace out my Brother .
Thanks for sharing Ken. I’m 42 now and sometimes I feel like it’s too late to do big things. Ive been working on myself the last 2 years, getting healthy and eating clean I lost 80lbs and started doing things I never thought I could. I could go on forever but wanted you to know that you opening up about these things have helped me realize that it’s never too late and the first step is the most important. Thanks Bro.
Congrats on your sobriety it's definitely not easy to do I'm 44 years old and have 11 years now and in the beginning it was tough. It took me waking up in a project apartment to my Mom banging on the door . Seeing her crying crushed me you never want to hurt your Mom like that. But when you are in the moment getting high you don't realize you are hurting the people around you. This past week is a year I lost my Mom to cancer and I promised her I wouldn't go back to that life. And I plan on keeping this promise she wasn't just my mom she was my bestfriend. Thank you for this video you are always upbeat and positive really enjoy that. I have always liked bikes but since finding your channel awhile back I have been wanting to get one of my own . And maybe someday financially I will be able to but till then I will enjoy it thru your channel. Sorry for the long comment lol got me thinking and I was up feeding our 4 month old a bottle while I watched lol. Have a good weekend and stay safe Jimmy from North Attleboro Massachusetts
Thanks for sharing,God bless & may your mom rip..
You have so much to be proud of Ken! You did it on your own by sheer will and determination! A great lesson for the world today! These talks are some of my favorite videos you post! Positive energy for all. Blessings to you and your family!
There is nothing better than a clear mind. You are a blessed man.
Since I've gone back to work in my 60s the stress has been overwhelming me but the real talk makes me contemplate and reflect , thanks Kap
You’ve reached the heights of success that all young people should strive for…Absolutely awesome how the Lord can change one’s life Ken!! Great testimony!!
Thanks for sharing. Off the saddle, we’re all humans… if this video helps even just one person, its well worth posting.
Thanks Ken that was a very good speech and thank you for the I love you. It kind of meant a lot. Right back at ya.👍
Glad you changed your life for the best, I quit drinking almost 8 years ago when I realised either I'm gonna loose everyone and everything, best choice I made lost to many good friends to drugs and drink, in those years I totally realised my worth and realised what an "selfish" ass I was, don't really remember much before my 30s and probably for the best, love your family and the channel you're a great dude and an inspiration.
This really hit me in the feels bro
I feel you with what you said about your dad...same deal for me. Made me rethink what I was doing drinking all the time man.
Thank you Senior, God bless you and your amazing family and thank you sharing the amazing journey
Watching from Australia Ken your a gun very inspiring mate. If you ever come down under would love to meet you brother
Thank you Ken for the encouragement. Looking forward to visiting your museum. We live in PA and have a daughter at Vassar in Puoghkeepsie. I have a Hodaka Ace 100 B+ and a 250 SL. Love your channel big time!
Proud of you Brother!! Well done!! Great inspirational talk! God bless 🙏🇺🇸. There’s hope for me ✌🏻😊. Thanks!
Good hearing your word, im clean an sober 23 months today and not looking back!
Congratulations, Ken! You’ve been and continue to be an inspiration to a lot of people. Thank you!! 🤟🏽😎
Thanks for spreading your wisdom. Beautiful yard and home. Hope to meet you guys one day!
You're really the most accomplished and inspiring individual in my mind Ken. So much around you turns into success due to your attitude and work ethic. It's so motivational to listen to you and see where you started in areas and where you've ended up.
Congrats on the sobriety, that's huge and I've really been noticing it's a common variable of people who accomplish great things.
I'm only 45 mins away from the museum, planning to ride my dual sport there on a beautiful day soon. Any hints on the best days or times it's possible for a guy to run into you there?
9 to 5 m to f im usually there!
@@KaplanCycles thanks for the reply bother!
Thank you! Very inspirational words! I stopped drinking 17 years ago but I have been looking at things the wrong way. I must begin looking at the positives in life like you said! Your words have helped me and I thank you!
Thank you for the pep talk! Real talk! Sir.
Setting little goals to achieve the ultimate goal. It also helps your drive. Senior is the man point blank period
Words of wisdom!!! Great words and advice Kaplan!! Love motorcycles as well and have ridden Yamaha's for over 40 years on.the street. Love watching races at Laguna Seca for over 35 years now. Only drink beers occasionally. No Drugs Period. Keep riding and keep up the great videos brother!!! 🏍 👍 😊
Great video. The more we project help and love the more we all succeed.
Right on Ken! Congratulations on your sobriety! It can be done.
I will have 28 years clean and sober as of this coming Sunday, was a mess myself but decided that party was over and time to move on with life and be someone! Have gotten married and have a 26 yr. old son now, and am retired since age 55 with a handsome pension from my employer(civil service), am 64 now and life is good, man.
God bless you & your family!
Great message. 18yrs sober im 52yrs old. U accomplish so much with a clear mind and find a purpose that's the key
Bless you Kap. We love you from central Florida!😁
Yes we do, from Brandon Florida..
Clean and sober 18 years !
Great message brother,
Grandfather John
Pennsylvania
Livin the Dream ~
Awesome :) I recently cut back 95% and barely touch a beer now. It’s starting to make a big difference
Watching this at 6:00 am. Just brought another load of my things to my new place. Looking start down a new path. Loved the message and video Ken
Work ethic, goals, and whole lot of passion!! That is what got you there Ken!
Keep happy Brother! Thank you for the videos 🇺🇸🏁
I quit smoking cigarettes the night before I turned 40yo, and quit going to bars soon after.
I'll be 67yo in November. Thanks for this motivational video. My dad's name was Ken.
Much respect, brother. Thanks for giving us a peek into your life, and thanks for being one of the most genuine human beings on this planet.
Thanks ken for Sharing . Hey congratulations . It was a gorgeous night that little rain helped cool it down it was muggy . I truly love hanging out in my five-year-old grandson it’s the best. Hey. Great talk great words right from the heart God bless America
Really needed to hear this. I’ve been Sober for 4 yrs. Congrats brother . ( Goals ).
Thanks for the inspiring words! I own 3 CR500s and made my own aluminum frame conversion out of a 2005 CRF250R. I love riding. However, almost a year and a half ago my life got totally derailed. I used to have a high paying, high profile government job and was working steadily towards retirement. Long story short, I was falsely accused of a serious crime and in a heartbeat I was out of work, jailed, and deeply stuck in the legal system. Thanks to a bloodthirsty and rabid media I was plastered all over the news from coast to coast and they had me as guilty before my first day in court! I lost most of my friends and acquaintances, my reputation, gained 130lbs (in 1.5 years from stress), my job, and my livelihood. It is VERY HARD to find anything to be positive about, but I keep moving forward. I WILL SUCCEED! With God in my corner, I will come out of this vile situation successfully in late 2023 when the trial is. Your words help me considerably. I want to get back in shape enough to ride another summer with my Dad, while he's still interested in riding. Thanks!
God has a plan for you! Your innocemce will be rewarded! Its promised in Romans 8:28
Great advice, as always. Thank you very much.
Fourteen years clean and sober this past June 4th for me. It is life saving and life changing. God bless you man...you are a straight up dude!
The #Kaplan compound is so beautiful and built from hard work, dedication, persistence and solid patriotism!! Well done !! You are a shining light of the #AmericanDream, keeping it alive and #Inspirational !!
Awesome words Ken, thank you big time! 💪 🇺🇸
Ken sr. You're a good ass dude... my dad died at 58 from lung cancer earlier this year and he was an avid smoker... I feel like i really touched base with you when you talked about your dad and what happened to him... id follow you into the heart of a storm if you gave a talk like this before. Keep using this platform to spread positivity... its nice to get some solid advice from a level headed individual such as yourself... have a blessed day 🇺🇸
Wish I could say the last 3 1/2 years sober was so great for me but it hasn't been.
Your passion is still an awesome inspiration.
Tomorrow I'll go out and install the exhaust I bought from racing-planet-USA and imported from Europe for the USA assembled Vento Triton R4 50cc 2 stroke that I have ( this thing could boogie but only liked smooth pavement - carb clean! it's been sitting at least 6 mths ).
It will at least give me a back up delivery scooter as I beat on the battered Buddy 125 I finally wrassled into reliability.
I will say you are right. You have to be sober no matter how tough the sledding is.
Great words 150% spot on !!! Thank you ken !
Even though it’s through a screen ken your words really moved me and inspired me to take a different look at things and even through the phone you sound like you sincerely are hopeful and believe in everyone thank you ken all the best on your journeys
I started watching your videos a year ago because I like the vintage bikes you show and ride. I can relate to most of them growing up in san Diego in the 60s & 70s. I realize it's the positive and good natured antics of you and your staff that almost make the bikes just a vehicle for gathering people for comradery and good feelings.Thanks
I needed to hear this Thank you
Super humble and uplifting! Thank you for caring for others along this unknown journey! Godspeed.
Bill W & Dr Bob have saved a lot of lives including mine 35 years ago. Good to hear ya… 🇺🇸
Congratulations on 31 years on being sober That is incredibly awesome Ken Sr, I love the way you talked about it when you said we can be our best teachers, well that's definitely true learn from your mistakes, I've been down that road for about 11 years of drinking and partying, so when I got sick and tired of being sick and tired I rebuilt my life with my incredible girlfriend and had my first son a little Jr, I brought him a brand new Honda CRF 50cc dirt bike when he turned 4, he wants to race so he's getting better on that bike then his next bike will be a Gas Gas 65cc and I want the Gas Gas 509cc and to 300cc and the Justin Barica 450 edition I grew up with him but I'm buying these dirt bikes of you because I can't wait to meet you you have inspired me alot on that video thank you so much Ken Sr and Ken Jr and the rest of your beautiful family for all the videos,, he's alot like me he was the best that ever happened to me when I watched my son being borned, it was the best high in the world, so little Jr Eric Balko is going to be the future he loves riding we go to open practice at Walden play boy track and ace track he's getting good quick so, he wants a faster bike, I love my son just like you love your kids, and I love all your great videos and the great goals you have have set and always but 101 percent towards all your goal, I can't wait till everything is done stuff you got in line, and I love how you boarded your property with that beautiful concrete wall and those awesome lions your property with those cement, pillars with the beautiful lions, man I have to say sorry I talked to much but you work really hard and Ken Jr and the family and team are always right there with you helping you, God bless you and your beautiful family Ken and congratulations again on 31 years clean,, God bless
Thank you brother I really appreciate that I look forward to meeting you guys
And like you said there will be set backs, but keep pushing and stay forward, I bought a brand new car a fully loaded Nissan Murano Cash money brand new 2018 at the time and my son was a couple months away from being born, I was on my way home from work from the city and two older women blew a stop sign and slammed into the side of my brand new car I only had for a month, I Thank God that I woke up in the hospital, but with serious injury's 5 herneated disc in my neck my back is even worse I don't wish that pain on no buddy barley walking and every step I take pain shots up to my back from both legs from my siatica, so it's been 5 years and my back and neck are still not right and are getting worse, I had 7 MRI's and everyone is getting worse and worse, so I had my deposition and it got cancelled because my lawyers want me to go in for surgery and I finally agreed, I kept saying nah I'll heal, so I need the surgery bad I guess my girlfriend is like you walk with a limp everyday, so I'm just going through all the b,s stuff now where I'm on the phone with my lawyers, because my surgeon orthopedic I have now sucks, they keep rescheduling my appointments so I got rid of him and I found myself a great Orthopedic for back and neck surgeon in New Jersey, because If I need this surgery I want it done right and in the next 3-5 months I need to go back to work I'm only 32 years of age, I've been pushing to go for walks with my son and he's like daddy why you always hurt, and crying in pain, so I said when you get older daddy will tell you when you will understand better, right now daddy is hurt, so man that was a big set back for me but once I wake up with my son next to me every morning and kiss his face, and get his juice ready because we bond like me and my father do but me and my father ride, but I can't ride now because Everytime I hit a bump my back goes out, so for now I teaching my son how to ride, he's great man me and my son bond we wake up together and we watch our favorite cartoons every morning together, and mommy goes to work as a x-ray technician, she's a great mother and always been there for me, we both been together since highschool, so I'm using icy-hot alot on my neck and back or I'll lay down with a big bag of ice on my back, so I don't give up and I will recover from this surgery and take my son to awesome events like you do and go back to work Driving trucks,
But first once I settle and get my lawsuit money I'm going up to your The best of the best of motorcycle shops "The New England Motorcycle shop" I'm taking 84 East right to your shop and buying a few Gas Gas Dirt bikes like I said,... thank you Ken Sr for the awesome words of wisdom and encouragement and ken Jr and your whole family
God bless you all...
Well done Ken!
It's nice to see and hear your gratitude. I too thank god everyday for the day. I'm 13 years in and like you I can't think about destroying me and what I have by taking a drink. One to many and a hundred not enough! Many thanks and regards from the UK.
I stopped drinking in 2001 after getting divorced. It’s the best thing I ever did,started going back to church met my wife and live a simple life. Always thanks for sharing your thoughts and inspiration. God Bless
When folks struggle with alcohol they can’t imagine a life without it, but when they conquer alcohol, they can’t imagine their life with it. Keep telling your story Brother. It helps more people than you could imagine. Hope to see you at the museum one day.
Awesome brother.... You are a true inspiration!!! You have some real hard working kids and employees that obviously have taken their inspiration from you... HELL YEAH BROTHER!!! And paint that truck GAS GAS RED!!!
God bless you brother and your whole family so respect I take it all to heart ❤️ you are the real deal that cares about others so much respect here glenn from Massachusetts thanks 🙏
I’m living the same story. Well trying anyways. I just turned in my cut a year ago for a 1%er club. Was at the party for way to long. I reached out to my club brothers and they all turned there backs on me so I turned in my colors. Been working on getting clean. I’m on methadone right now. Was on fentanyl for 3 years. It’s just my wife and I now and I’ve been working for 7 days a week 12 hours a day for the last year. I sure hope to accomplish something. Would love to have a home for my family like yours. Great story. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Sr. for sharing your life with us, your an inspiration and a shinning light in a sometimes dark world... Thank you... Keep on keepin on!!!
I love these inspirational talks! You are on-point Ken!! That's why this is my favorite motorcycle channel.
Proof things can turn around. It took me over forty years to figure out but if you do right by people, change the scenery, surround yourself with positive people/things you can minimize the bad times, the lows. Plant the right seeds and life doesn't have to be about rolling with the punches. You can minimize the punches. Great message, Sir. 🙂
Nice to see your holding on to that 5.0🇺🇸✌🏻
Thank you so much for influencing me!! I loved your speech you hit the nail on the head!! I love that there are still some people that care!
Awesome talk!!! You are what a hero is to me!!! 👊🏻🇺🇸
Words of wisdom from the motorcycle man. You deserve everything you have bud & I'm sooo happy for you.My cup of tea & great family ..of course!!
I've been an alcoholic for 37 years and one day I changed my life and now own my own excavation company!! Things are good and God bless!!
KEN, I'M STRIVING TO BE A BETTER ROLE MODEL THAN YESTERDAY. WORKING ON MYSELF IS THE HARDEST THING TO DO. YOU KEEP ME GOING AND I BELIEVE I'M CRUSHING FATHERHOOD, THANKS TO ALL YOUR WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE YOU SHARE WITH ALL YOUR FANS.
I needed this inspiration tonight Kenny. Thank you, god bless you are an inspiration
As the song goes: it takes guts to be gentle and kind. Thanks for your candid and inspiring commentary. I too am a bike nut and really enjoy your enthusiasm and candour. Keep it up, Kenny x
Well done and well said Ken, congrats.
Great advice about staying positive. I have a few friends who really need to hear it.
I quit drinking, it took me a long time to get there, having tried and failed many times along the way but I was determined and I succeeded. So thank you for telling your story.
Well done Sir, your an inspiration for many.
Ken I can sincerely say you have lived what I consider to be a model life, In no way did I contribute to this but I can say you have a life-long fan and subscriber in me! Seriously you are inspiring! I'm currently having some troubles with alcohol,but watching your video's and amazing growth in the process truly bring me peace for a few moments at a time
Well said and well done! You inspire others to see the positives to do better. I myself turned it around in May of 1985 life wasn't easy or fruitful immediately but got brighter each day of being sober. Thank you for sharing
Just did Exactly what you said Kap! Thankyou. We will see you in 3 yrs. Much Love and Respect. 🙂❤️👊🏼
This is the best motivational speech ever! I've heard 'em all, but this one is the best! Ken Kaplan, despite his humility, is a genius. I watch all his videos, as I'm close in age and obsessed with motorcycles. I, too, have been a partier, bodybuilder, and a guy who worked hard to achieve success. I'm still endeavoring, and Ken's story and honest presentation is like adding nitrous to the motor. I'm a wordsmith, yet I find Ken's genius to be ineffable. Thank you, Ken.
Much love brother this is very inspiring
Just awesome content! 4 years sober and living large!
Congrats on 31 yrs., Ken! On 8/23/22 I celebrated 20 yrs.. At the 4:09 minute mark, I see the new and triumphant arch for which you passed to freedom. Wishing nothing but the best for you always 🙂
This meant the world to me I lost my parents and brother over the past three years and it’s been difficult and I’ve slipped here and there but I’m trying because I know they’d want better for me then what I was doing to my self.
Dude you're awesome. Thanks for your inspirational words. All correct.
Thank you ken, I needed to hear that.
God bless you Ken! thank you for sharing your life,you are an inspiration.
U my brother are a very smart successful man. I myself came from a family of drug addicts and drunks! I myself was surrounded with drugs I'm entire life, I made the decision to stay drug free, I did drink for a few year's but at 31 years old I made the decision to stop drinking and get healthy! I am 48 years old and I do not drink or do any type of drugs! I don't and have never smoked a cigarette. I'm am a proud father of 2 young sons and we live life to the fullest and we are happy and healthy! God bless you and the family. My bucket list is to visit the museum and meet you and the guys.
God bless you Ken’ congratulations on your anniversary of sobriety it’s something to be very proud of I grew up with an alcoholic father who ended up losing everything watched and raised my 3 younger brothers growing up my youngest brother was a natural started on 85’s raced his way to expert class in nesc he was going places people were calling him to race there bike’s but sadly heading to the top of his career broke his femur at southwick and they gave him OxyContin…. Went from a hero to a zero!!! Long story short it ended his young life at 29.. god bless him he will forever be missed after his death I quit drinking/ drugs since then I’ve bought my first house just purchased a nice chunk of nh 5 bikes a classic car and truck I’ve married have a beautiful son a 32’camper …. Live everyday like it’s your last self be true!!! Your an inspiration to me love your American spirit 🇺🇸💪🏼god bless America!!!
Wow!!!! Ken , I Absolutely Enjoyed this episode of Real Talk!!! Brother it was truly Inspiring listening to all that you shared. And God Bless you for giving him the credit and thanks for all that you've been blessed with !!! 🙏 May God continue to bless you richly for sharing all your insight and encouragement for those who are or have struggled with alcohol and drugs !!! Thankyou for your Honesty , and for the Encouragement and Guidance . God bless you and your entire family brother 🙏❤
Badass ken, you cant change what you did, you can change what you do...
Ken for mayor, you are an inspiration 🙌
Thanks Ken! Your a true inspiration to me and many others. If I could pick anyone's life to call my own it would be yours. Rock on brother🤘
I've been sober now for five years....got back on a bike two years ago never looked back.....thanks for sharing friend
Having never met you mate, your message hits home in a massive way more then you will ever know. God Bless
Thank you brother! Thank you for telling the truth how to be successful in life. Because of your hard work and effort you have put in, God bless you.You've give glory to Him. Love your postive messahe brother. God bless you.🇺🇸🏁🏆
I well appreciate these talks kap,,vision, work ,the force, bikes ,,and work💪🔥
🗽 I see a sun rising ☘
Right on Buddy!! I've been sober 10 years!! Keep it up!! Peace brother
Wow! The best clip!! Iam sobor 12yrs thank God! My children who I almost lost, is my drive! And pry for another day. Keep up the hard work..👍👍🙏🙏