This man went out a legend but happy. He never stopped riding until it was too late, even with 3 wheels. May he rest in peace. He raised a good son who picked the right people to sell to.
WOW! Being a local of Bakersfield, it is good to see the cool bikes of So. Cal culture I especially love the Honda chopper the DIY'rs were building with old frames. I sure would'nt mind riding that one. Or the 6cyl CBX....friggin baddass
Mark's collection is absolutely it's absolutely mind-nobbing best collection I've ever seen gorgeous. Can save them and preserve them. You do the best work on everything you see. All they really need to do is just be dusted off. Absolutely amazing Kaplan cycle is number one New England motorcycle museum 🏍️
Was born in Bakersfield. Used to ride up to Lake Isabella on my Sporty.Became disappointed with California and moved to Wyoming. Way better rides here, love it!!
B&H on Kentucky St. I remember some of those bikes, especially the XA. He used to have an Ariel Square Four too. Quite a collection. Congrats on your new purchases.
I love the Whizzers! I have one I inherited from my dad, but it's currently not running. It'll be interesting to follow what becomes of all of these motorcycles.
This is awesome! I love seeing the behind the scenes videos, it is cool to hear the stories behind the bikes before you bought them, I love the videos keep them coming, vintage motorcycles are always fascinating and cool, thanks for uploading 👍
I've never seen a cow glide or a Sturgis. The second just looks brand new. Wow What an amazing collection that Honda cb750 is a monster. You can smoke anybody at a traffic light. Thank you so much for Ken for this best video
Curtis Sparks …. Now there’s a name from my past !! I remember him just taking those Honda 200x three wheelers to the next level & competing in tons of racing back in the early / mid 80’s with guys like Dean Sundahl & Mike Coe & Bob “Ace” Williams (R.I.P. Bob) among many others . Kap , you find some amazing stashes !! Love this video & the other one you posted today 😎👍
very happy to see a guy like you take custody of a beautiful collection like this! I'll be looking for videos on some of these! maybe even try to pick one up, so many beautiful pieces there!
RUSS COLLINS was a bad ass , the sorcerer, the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe were legendary. His RC engineering 4: into 1 poster said , I've been smoking em for years and he had a cigar in his mouth.
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BTW that YAMAHA scooter you mentioned is called CHAPPY. Very popylar back in the day here in Greece!! Was very surpriesd to see one over in the STATES.
You guys are best love when you bring back all those dream machines I got the whole restaurant hooked to your channels just by watching it myself durant my shift keep up the wonderful work thank you for sharing
I think the cow glide was actually called the moo glide. In 1993 at the 90th Harley anniversary I bought a tee shirt from a dealer and it said moowauie Wisconsin. The 1966 shovel looks all original except but looks like a original paint and decals off a 1976 electric glide Great find and it looks like your the right group to bring them back to their glory.when I go to the east coast this spring I'll hope to stop and check your museum out.
Sweet story, awesome Bikes, great people. I had the 1st Honda Goldwing sold in the USA, April 74- the prototype on back cover of CYCLE Magazine DEC73. RAJAY made a turbo kit for the CBX, it did nines in the 1/4 @ over 150MPH. The turbo cost $2,000 and that was near 2/3's of the Bikes price!
Nice Harley Davidson Collection. Sick Honda 1800cc. Beautiful Vintage Honda ST 90 Trail Bike. Looks gold and orange in color. Not sure what Honda named this color, but that bike is the same exact bike and color of my Grandmaw's Bike that she bought in the 1970's, when I was very young.
Didnt know you were in California. My Dad wont let go of his bike collection.he has some old bikes was thinking of you seeing your videos over the years
When I was in kindergarten in 1975..cough cough...my babysitter had the exact same green shag carpet in her basement lol! Great video..thanks for sharing!
Oh man, this is crazy! I've been following KAPLAN for a long time since I've been interested in vintage bikes and bought one for myself. Now you guys are here in my town in Central California buying a big ol' collection of classics??? Bakersfield's a small town (for California) and I can't believe I never knew about this awesome collection. I hope you guys enjoyed your short stay in Bakersfield. Ride on!!!
Damnit. Wish I would have known you guys were here in my town. I got trx450 done by Curtis sparks. I got a bunch of stuff. Yz490. Cr60 etc. not for sale but lol I need parts. Really what I need right now that I can’t find out side plates for a 96 klx 650r
Brother Ken Kaplan America,,, you have had some great scores but I think this tops the best one of all in the history of the museum Mark is one hell of a great dude,, and if it wasn't for you I don't think anybody would have ended up with this badass collection going to the museum is the only place it deserves to go they know how you roll and respect the way you handle business and how you operate I'm very happy for you man I'm sad for Mark but under the circumstances this was just freaking amazing man and Mark Racing the Honda CR"500 and the Honda three-wheeler back in the day that's a cold-blooded pimp right there big respect 2024 at the Museum is kicking ass already Daytona coming up with a panty Snatcher looking All So Bad"Ass,,,That T800 K"Whopper & Trailer Is One Of The Greatest Looking Set"Upp's Out There, I'll be getting my tickets Monday for the raffle if not this weekend that would be a blessing it would go straight to my oldest grandson much love and respect to all y'all brother Ken and y'all don't remember the museum is worldwide baby they will ship anything right to your doorstep no matter where you're at & Brother Jr, Is A Beast At Making Deals & Making People Haply 💯💪🏼💪🏼❤️🤟🏻🤟🏻🤍👍🏼👍🏼💙👌🏻👌🏻🌍🇺🇲🥰✌🏼
There was a guy in Andover Mass who had 3 of those army BMW style Harley’s that were basket cases and a knucklehead that was running my friend put $65K cash on the table and the guy truned him down and this was 8 to 10 years ago . The guy died about a month later and they all went to an action but I don’t know we’re .
Dont know nothing just like the dual rear sprocket thing. I think it was bultaco I always wanted that did same thing. I may be wrong on bultaco. That was years ago.....
Im surprised that after the old fella passed that no one elss in the familty took to looking after them and they where all over the place.but i guess i mean its a shame no one did..And Ken i took cant wait to see them washed and waxed up .
The Mojave was a Montgomery Wards 125 bike made By Banille how ever you spell that. The fact that neither one of you knew what that was sows how rich you must have been as a kid.
This man went out a legend but happy. He never stopped riding until it was too late, even with 3 wheels. May he rest in peace. He raised a good son who picked the right people to sell to.
Amen.
The mutual respect they have as bikers for each other is heartwarming
WOW! Being a local of Bakersfield, it is good to see the cool bikes of So. Cal culture I especially love the Honda chopper the DIY'rs were building with old frames. I sure would'nt mind riding that one. Or the 6cyl CBX....friggin baddass
Mark's collection is absolutely it's absolutely mind-nobbing best collection I've ever seen gorgeous. Can save them and preserve them. You do the best work on everything you see. All they really need to do is just be dusted off. Absolutely amazing Kaplan cycle is number one New England motorcycle museum 🏍️
Mojave was sold by Montgomery Ward back in the 60's...made by Benelli...pretty rare I would imagine.
Was born in Bakersfield. Used to ride up to Lake Isabella on my Sporty.Became disappointed with California and moved to Wyoming. Way better rides here, love it!!
Man I miss that road... And the Trout fishing. I'm in MD now and hope to meet these bikes in N England
B&H on Kentucky St. I remember some of those bikes, especially the XA. He used to have an Ariel Square Four too. Quite a collection. Congrats on your new purchases.
Just need street's of Bakersfield by buck Owen's and Dwight Yoakum on your video, badass find love it❤😌🇺🇸 God bless America
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I love the Whizzers! I have one I inherited from my dad, but it's currently not running. It'll be interesting to follow what becomes of all of these motorcycles.
Very cool!
This is awesome! I love seeing the behind the scenes videos, it is cool to hear the stories behind the bikes before you bought them, I love the videos keep them coming, vintage motorcycles are always fascinating and cool, thanks for uploading 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@KaplanCycles Always! 👍
I've never seen a cow glide or a Sturgis. The second just looks brand new. Wow What an amazing collection that Honda cb750 is a monster. You can smoke anybody at a traffic light. Thank you so much for Ken for this best video
Curtis Sparks …. Now there’s a name from my past !! I remember him just taking those Honda 200x three wheelers to the next level & competing in tons of racing back in the early / mid 80’s with guys like Dean Sundahl & Mike Coe & Bob “Ace” Williams (R.I.P. Bob) among many others . Kap , you find some amazing stashes !! Love this video & the other one you posted today 😎👍
You guys are legends 👍😇💪🏾🇺🇸
❤UNBELIEVABLE ❤
very happy to see a guy like you take custody of a beautiful collection like this! I'll be looking for videos on some of these! maybe even try to pick one up, so many beautiful pieces there!
Nice bikes! I finally got to see the green shag carpeting that looks like the green shag carpeting in my house!
Because of great people such as the prior owner other prospects or owners get to buy such beautiful AMERICAN classics !
LETS HEAR MORE ABOUT THAT ELDORADO SOON.
I was just thinking ,it'll be really strang for Mark and his son walking through there and all the building with all the bikes gone ..
RUSS COLLINS was a bad ass , the sorcerer, the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe were legendary. His RC engineering 4: into 1 poster said , I've been smoking em for years and he had a cigar in his mouth.
Wow killer collection amazing bikes 🤘
My God, what a beautiful collection I’m so envious I would love to have just one of those motorcycles probably the Sturgis or one of the Panheads
Buenas noches, pura evolución.... Saludos, gracias, magníficas...
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BTW that YAMAHA scooter you mentioned is called CHAPPY. Very popylar back in the day here in Greece!! Was very surpriesd to see one over in the STATES.
Had so much fun helping you guys out thanks for the shoutout and footage of truck
You guys are best love when you bring back all those dream machines I got the whole restaurant hooked to your channels just by watching it myself durant my shift keep up the wonderful work thank you for sharing
Thanks so much!!
Love the video..i have a 1994 nostalgia myself...love the hell out of it
I think the cow glide was actually called the moo glide. In 1993 at the 90th Harley anniversary I bought a tee shirt from a dealer and it said moowauie Wisconsin. The 1966 shovel looks all original except but looks like a original paint and decals off a 1976 electric glide Great find and it looks like your the right group to bring them back to their glory.when I go to the east coast this spring I'll hope to stop and check your museum out.
Lots of treasures there !!!
Awesome collection!
Thanks!
Sweet story, awesome Bikes, great people. I had the 1st Honda Goldwing sold in the USA, April 74- the prototype on back cover of CYCLE Magazine DEC73. RAJAY made a turbo kit for the CBX, it did nines in the 1/4 @ over 150MPH. The turbo cost $2,000 and that was near 2/3's of the Bikes price!
Nice Harley Davidson Collection. Sick Honda 1800cc. Beautiful Vintage Honda ST 90 Trail Bike. Looks gold and orange in color. Not sure what Honda named this color, but that bike is the same exact bike and color of my Grandmaw's Bike that she bought in the 1970's, when I was very young.
Didnt know you were in California. My Dad wont let go of his bike collection.he has some old bikes was thinking of you seeing your videos over the years
Call me when your ready to sell
Just awesome video and collection.
Dibs on the Honda trail 😍👍
Good collection...and.. Harley Davidson...showwww...nice..😊
I’m hoping a tire shop for the trailer was in route! Great find of bikes!
Amazing collection
How in the HECK did he keep all those Hogs in a house in Bakersfield!?!?!? What the…….!!
When I was in kindergarten in 1975..cough cough...my babysitter had the exact same green shag carpet in her basement lol! Great video..thanks for sharing!
Going to the Finest Motorcycle Museum anywhere
Oh man, this is crazy! I've been following KAPLAN for a long time since I've been interested in vintage bikes and bought one for myself. Now you guys are here in my town in Central California buying a big ol' collection of classics??? Bakersfield's a small town (for California) and I can't believe I never knew about this awesome collection. I hope you guys enjoyed your short stay in Bakersfield. Ride on!!!
Very cool!
Love these sort of videos.
California weather preserved history.. the best East Coast restoration shop, has taken over 😂
What an amazing collection
Hope you bought that carpet for the museum
That place is a time capsule. I love it 👍
The definition of California dreamin'. 🏍🏝✌️
I'd be interested in a video about how much you paid per piece and how and when that was determined.
Thanks Kaps. That was awesome! Candy store.
🇺🇸... . beautyful......motorcycles...🇧🇷
I would go to the Black water 100 almost every year!
Man all The Bikes Love 2 wheels esp Harley's
I just realized I love all bikes but I maybe a honda snob? The trail 90 I drool!
What a collection! Tops the bike shop in NYC from a few years back!! Looking forward to the next installment! Any KT 250 by chance??
Kaplan, lets talk about one of those Sturgis bikes... ironically i live 20 minute's from there
What an amazing collection they sure dont make them like the used to
Damnit. Wish I would have known you guys were here in my town. I got trx450 done by Curtis sparks. I got a bunch of stuff. Yz490. Cr60 etc. not for sale but lol I need parts. Really what I need right now that I can’t find out side plates for a 96 klx 650r
That brown FLH is all me👍🏻love it🇺🇸👈
I need that lil Yamaha fat cat looking bike
Brother Ken Kaplan America,,, you have had some great scores but I think this tops the best one of all in the history of the museum Mark is one hell of a great dude,, and if it wasn't for you I don't think anybody would have ended up with this badass collection going to the museum is the only place it deserves to go they know how you roll and respect the way you handle business and how you operate I'm very happy for you man I'm sad for Mark but under the circumstances this was just freaking amazing man and Mark Racing the Honda CR"500 and the Honda three-wheeler back in the day that's a cold-blooded pimp right there big respect 2024 at the Museum is kicking ass already Daytona coming up with a panty Snatcher looking All So Bad"Ass,,,That T800 K"Whopper & Trailer Is One Of The Greatest Looking Set"Upp's Out There, I'll be getting my tickets Monday for the raffle if not this weekend that would be a blessing it would go straight to my oldest grandson much love and respect to all y'all brother Ken and y'all don't remember the museum is worldwide baby they will ship anything right to your doorstep no matter where you're at & Brother Jr, Is A Beast At Making Deals & Making People Haply 💯💪🏼💪🏼❤️🤟🏻🤟🏻🤍👍🏼👍🏼💙👌🏻👌🏻🌍🇺🇲🥰✌🏼
There was a guy in Andover Mass who had 3 of those army BMW style Harley’s that were basket cases and a knucklehead that was running my friend put $65K cash on the table and the guy truned him down and this was 8 to 10 years ago . The guy died about a month later and they all went to an action but I don’t know we’re .
Man, Greta is going to have some PTSD after seeing that Dodge roll coal😂
Psh, Unreal!
Dibs on the MOJAVE!
Dont know nothing just like the dual rear sprocket thing. I think it was bultaco I always wanted that did same thing. I may be wrong on bultaco. That was years ago.....
Also when I was a kid always wanted a hodaka! Love them names really. lol
My old stomping ground.
Wow …
Im surprised that after the old fella passed that no one elss in the familty took to looking after them and they where all over the place.but i guess i mean its a shame no one did..And Ken i took cant wait to see them washed and waxed up .
Jerry Lee Liws
The Mojave was a Montgomery Wards 125 bike made By Banille how ever you spell that. The fact that neither one of you knew what that was sows how rich you must have been as a kid.
We were blue collar poor
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1980 was the first year of the Sturgis...
Exactly made 80,81,82 shovelheads, then there was a 4th yr a 91 evo it was for 50th anniversary of Sturgis in 90
Are those your trailers or you hired them?
Hired
19:00 reminds me of honda cl350
Jerry Lee Lewis?
dam man i am 50 miles north of Bakersfield i would sold you my 73 rd350,89 yz250wr and a 65 ct200
Text me pics i got drivers put there 860 916 9784
Hi,😍👌🥊🙏🇺🇸🇫🇷
Jerry Lee Lewis .
That guys coal rollin' diesel Dodge CANNOT be legal in Kalifornia. Nice truck though. Their gun laws are nuts too.