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[@aussiehardwood6196]

Once upon a time America was full of men like you. Your not gifted, you make your luck and work hard for it.

[@MX-CO]

Certainly seems that way doesn't it! I feel like we are living in the beginnings of the movie Idiocracy 😆

[@dominickserignese8837]

Hey Ken, you motivated me to make some big changes in my life 6 months ago. I sold my house and with the Equity I had I was able to pay off all my debt, I moved into a townhouse in Ellington, I'm back at the gym 5 days a week and I owe it all to you and these real talks! I am blessed to have a great paying job that I've been at for 30 years. Thank you! One of these days I'm going to come by the shop and thank you in person! God Bless America!

[@KaplanCycles]

Wow thanks! You made MY day!

[@joellaurin9007]

I agree... God bless America! The brave, the strong and the free. Your spirit and determination will be brought back with even more push. America is the life blood of the world.

[@cabilgibbs]

Good Job!

[@bnol03686]

Good job bro!

[@box1u]

At 57 years old I realize that unfortunately i'm closer to the end than the beginning. And although i'm in good health(just for today) following these basic principles will definitely change your mental and physical condition. As they say "one day at a time" because all we have is today. thanks for the words .

[@ar2043]

Awesome video Ken. It was a great meeting you yesterday. What a day to meet Kaplan America too, right? Memorial Day!!! Excellent meeting Ken Junior finally and Jordan as well. It's me Art… I bought your ES 700 and dropped off a bag of giant zip ties for The Wiz and the Manic Mechanic. I know they can find multiple uses for those. Lol. Anyhow, thanks for the real talk and see you again when I come up for some more parts. By the way, myself and my friend especially were absolutely blown away by the museum. When we pulled up, he said "this is the place"? I said, "yes it is". He said, "This whole damn thing"? I said, "yup". He said, "Holy Mother of God"!! I said, "if you think this is something, he has six CR 500s lined up in one row of the place and a few more scattered about"!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂 But seriously… Both of us are into history, architecture especially and memorabilia and just the fact that all those old factories are being put to use is a sight to see. I don't think people realize how big it is if they've only seen the KZbin videos. And as always Ken, God Bless America!!!!!!!!!

[@KaplanCycles]

Hi Art, thanks brother you guys made my day yesterday, so cool to finally meet you! I look forward to seeing you again!

[@6yap2]

Ken I know someone you know and you should add that it was YOU who did all those pavers by your own hand. I think it says a lot about you. So for everyone here, all those pavers are his entire driveway and Ken did it himself. Insanely impressive

[@KaplanCycles]

Actually i had a team of guys help me. Some good friends made it possible.

[@benjaminwilliams3580]

This video couldn't have came at a better time. Thank you Kaplan America I'm 39 and have decided to live my life more like you. My goal is to come see your museum on my 03 Z1000.

[@jasoneardley2202]

I would say 75%… is mentally!! A strong will!! Always survives 🇺🇸💪🏼🦅… god bless the USA

[@tommaples9174]

Your a motorcycle man/rebel, entrepreneur a good family man and a excellent role model. Thank you brother.

[@megamindtvsydney3967]

Bless you in Jesus mighty name …

[@seather863]

Glad you and Christie found each other. Thanks for the encouraging words brother!

[@michaelbowers4648]

What A Video! God Bless You, Family And Team Ken!

[@metalgeniusjoe5602]

These talks with Sr. videos are more inspirational and important than any college degree. Huge role model. Not every day you see someone that age looking like that and out there busting butt to achieve it. Body looks like it was carved out of marble. Incredible important advice. Hope you live another 80 years, Ken.

[@johnyandell8100]

Right on bro 👍 lost my Dad, when he was 59 to cancer. We have a lot in common... like your philosophy.

[@1607rosie]

I'm 69 , hit the gym 3 times a week. Love the motorcycles mostly anything off-road. Great words of wisdom.

[@tommymartin4827]

Fear doesn't exist in your dojo Ken.. the proofs in the pudding..Great Example very blessed my friend

[@Madtigertv]

Motivational brother.. currently stuck on the bottom of a hill with a burnt clutch metaphorically speaking going thru hard times . Needed this.

[@eamonnmckeown6770]

Strangest thing I discovered about my diet recently is that I need milk hardcore. Maybe some other dairy would work but I've always drunk milk. Seems like my gut health needs it. Went without for a couple of months because my local grocery store sucks. And I was not staying regular at all. Finally dawned on me the only change in my diet was a lack of milk. Now I can concentrate on just cooking meat at home and get back to exercising. I'd stopped because I was feeling real down about my gut health. And my scooter accident shoulder has finally healed up too. Physical health is definitely important. Turning 50 on Friday and I might as well have nothing. Good time to start on Part II of my life.

[@jeff40]

Sauerkraut and pork are excellent for gut health. So is taking a tablespoon of mothers vinegar every other evening at bedtime.

[@eamonnmckeown6770]

@@jeff40 Read something about pork and MRNA recently so I'll be steering clear. Milk is delicious. Vinegar and sauerkraut? No thanks. lol.

[@jeff40]

@@eamonnmckeown6770 I guess it's an acquired taste but it does work,at least the sauerkraut and the mothers vinegar. I was never a big fan of pork myself but I've never read or heard anything regarding MRNA either! I just know that I would never take the untested so called mrna vaccine as it was never put through the normal double blind placebo studies like all other new pharmaceuticals.

[@forestcityexoticsco.307]

Ken, I am sitting here done a 6 pack of beer and I found this video. This is the day I change my life. I have been drinking for 10 years, I'm 31 and I'm tired of my habits and tired of feeling like crap. This video has given me the kick in the ass to do it because of you. I've never owned a dirtbike in my life and I don't know what got into me but because of you and your videos, I have bought 2 KTM's in the last 6 months and the feeling of freedom riding them beats all mind altering substances I have ever used. I don't know how to express how thankful I am for you and this video. Life is about timing and this was the right time. Thank you

[@alanparadis5061]

Your an inspiration man! I'm 57 , and 8 years sober, God bless brother 🙏 and 🇺🇸 keep on keepin on! I enjoy your channel and will be stopping by your bike shop /museum next time I'm in Connecticut!

[@TWDStroke]

There’s nothing that sets the tone for the day like a strong session on the iron.. I started workin out when I was a locked up knuckle head.. I credit fitness to quitting drugs, owning a business,being a dad/husband, and owning a couple of bike.. if I stop lifting my mindset starts to decline

[@chupa9802]

You’re an inspirational role model and a pillar in my role model roster. God bless and we love ya to, Keep killing it brother.

[@SamuelBarrPhotography]

Hi Sr.! Thank you for sharing your life lessons. Even an old dog like me can learn from you Brother. God bless!

[@5.0_meatballmarinara]

Dude nice car! I’ve been sick the last few months been rough I needed some pep talk. God bless you and your family

[@KruseNStuff]

LOVE your Vision Man. The Grandkids building homes on your 52 acre estate, JUST AWESOME Man. I SALUTE YOU 🫡 💪💯🍻

[@kasticmillett3247]

Absolutely true. Nobody is going to do it for us . Much love

[@damienoregan6211]

Every word you speak is so so true i hope people are listening they could learn about happy living and healthy life.

[@Mike-fl8fw]

Kap thank you for your godly wisdom! True meaning of a real American!!! Much love respect! 🇺🇸👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@DestinationDesert]

Love it Ken. No bs. Just hard work, dedication and consistency. GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸 🙏

[@ShawnBaker-xx3gz]

Iam 59 now been riding bikes all my life, I had back surgery 3 weeks ago 3 compressed disks healing up, I am sitting in my lazy boy chair watching this thanks for sparking my ass up this morning Ken with the positive vibes, your property is gorgeous and thx for sharing with us. God Bless America.

[@Onlybhstrpes]

Maaaaannnn... Min.7:45 ... y'all better not miss this part... check out how Sr.'s rap about his early-morning rise, eating/drinking/working out habits segway into his relationship between he and his Christy Queen. -Bros... THAT woman is GRADE-A QUALITY, who ain't puttin' up with no slouch-on-the-couch, with little to no ambition!! And look how hard she works behind/beside/and in front of him, (at times when he's at a low) because it's easy for a GOOD woman to love a man who would literally break a leg, arm and back for her.

[@jimmycampbell5558]

I did Jujitsu and martial arts for 44 years best path for me stayed away from bad habits been doing yoga lifting some weights and going to start riding my new KTM xcw 450 with a tag .

[@noahlindsey5100]

My favorite person in the motorcycle community. You have influenced me so much with fitness and getting my butt out of bed in the morning! God Bless you, Ken!👍

[@shaneburke1778]

What a blessing life. Your an inspiration to many! 🇦🇺

[@josephsliger3308]

You are absolutely correct on everything.

[@scottfairbrother]

Thank you for posting this. Your real talks & lifestyle inspire this 58 year old friend!!!!!!!!

[@sharonreynolds7763]

As the driver who watched you and the guys who were working with you save a LARGE SNAPPING TURTLE ! You brought him over to me by my truck so I could see him - you all had placed him in a LARGE garbage can - you had a friend who was coming to rescue him - get him somewhere safe ! God has blessed you ! OH & the pond came out perfect !

[@maritimer4sure]

Congratulations on your soberity.. 5 years for me. Love your content. Old school 2 strokers rule..

[@randellrounds7000]

You're right I got six years clean June 1st I absolutely had nothing but a cheap monster stereo system than the clothes on my back and drugs in my system all the time and alcohol now I have a nice little crib 2 nice motorcycles my little dog nice clothes money in my pocket minus what the thieves stole when they broke in my house back over last Halloween but most of all I am alive

[@hvalour1]

I love your real talks Ken, god bless you, and god bless america!

[@gonzalesbuildingdesign171]

God Bless USA

[@brettymike]

Good on you Ken, - you have followed your dreams, and do what you love doing at the same time. I do the same, but on a smaller scale. And yes, the body is the Temple of the mind. Much respect to you Ken, from Brett in NZ - Namaste! (ps - the most fun & amazing motorbike channel ever, and even the workshop Wizards are hooked on wheelies too - Good to see! 😀)

[@joshuasteffens9993]

Dude your such inspiration to alot of people, I love how your using your platform to not only put out awesome bike videos but to also be a living testimony of what hard work and dedication looks like. Keep up the good work brother. I love the positivity and determination, its something we need to see more of this day and age. GOD BLESS

[@lava1rain]

Good for you, man! You took control of your life and did whatever it took to get where you are now. Doesn't matter how hard something is in life. If you set your mind to it and are determined, you will obtain whatever goals you set in life. I'm happy for you and love all the videos. Now I just have to get another 2 stroke. I have not ridden in several years now and I miss it a lot.

[@campervanbug7658]

My motivations have been beaten and robbed and sabatoged out of me just happy to survive at this point

[@j.dtruths5577]

Thank you Ken, Love your Straight Talk, we need more Leaders like you ! God Bless! J...

[@donh4056]

You sound like a solid good man. My introduction to you was your video on the 2001 fxsts Springer I bought one after your video. Wish you great health and happiness.

[@Slaughterk360]

Man this is perfect 👍 thanks for sharing!! Set the bar high but definitely doable everyone can do this !!

[@bubbalake4139]

I needed this brother! Love your videos! But ya I'm a 44 year old man that is kinda feeling stagnant. I don't have to many crutches but need more discipline like you said. I'm a single father that mostly takes care of business I own my own house and I have a 11 year old boy. Split custody. But sometimes I feel like I have the weight of the world on my shoulders. So this really helped thanks!

[@dyna06rivera73]

I needed to hear what your preaching brother. Thanks for the motivating words. God bless you and your family!

[@christoforospilitsis541]

Those celebs pay others to do the grunt work.People like You are the true blood,sweat and guts of America.Gotta feelin you worked and fought a hell of a lot harder to build your wealth.

[@jjpeters5]

Great video, I needed a bit of some motivation! Thank ya!

[@mikehunt2996]

Hey brother do me a favor and keep being you and keep making these type of vids I love this stuff man, I just started watching your vids a couple months ago and it helps me greatly! Keep rrriiiiiipppppp the house off of foundations!

[@metalted6128]

Always enjoy your personal talks!!! Sr. Thank you for all you do!!

[@bigboremx6916]

Thanks Ken I appreciate you

[@huck01955]

Thanks for anther great motivational speech . Hope you have a great week

[@shiftittwistit6677]

Great positive message. I love the old car. It amazes me when I see a vehicle that a person kept for most of their life. I too am very broken up, so your message is inspirational to me.

[@Audiodreamer192-24]

Kenny your a beast!! An example to anyone who needs motivation. Respect brother!🤟✌️

[@julielangeberg7990]

Brian Deegan and you are good ambassadors for this sport. You show that being a good and healthy person keeps the family running like a top! I will be 60 end of june and still ride a dr350sex, been riding since i was 7 or 8 . Love seeing all the dirtbikes that you aquire. Thanks for the peptalk.

[@endlesspain7770]

Thanks for your message Sir!

[@robertraft]

True words from a man super invested in the american dream, Gotta keep pushin brother.❤

[@sonnyseabury4051]

Awesome video, brother. Just what I need to hear, when I wake up in the morning. Thanks Alot. ML&R.

[@kk2into194]

One day in the near future I'd love to come out by you and do the museum tour and ride on your property.

[@dougcoleburn1579]

Always a great message Kap! Keep up the great work! Have a blessed day.

[@Maga4Lyfe]

Thanks for the great motivational talk. I needed that this morning. Off to work I go. Ken your a great man. MAGA

[@markcdeyoung3118]

Right on Ken I'm usually up between 3:30 and 4:30 a.m. working out and hammering hard sometimes till 1 or 2 in the morning my dad died at 57 from a series of heart attacks he had through the years caused by some of the usuals ..smoking ..piss-poor diet and being a little too sedentary .. I am now 57 as far as I know I'm healthy as a horse working-out eating right and always on the go .. my mom she took care of herself fairly well and she made it up till 83 😎👍

[@KaplanCycles]

Similar path & experiences!

[@jeffhresan5391]

A great work ethic is a positive thing for sure. Sr., for the record, the very thing that sustains us (oxygen) also causes us to burn up (rust.) Moderation. Don't overdo it. You'll live longer!!!

[@jeffhresan5391]

Senior, let me put it another way, James Fixx (the modern father of running) died at 53 of a heart attack while running. He ran hard because his father died of a heart attack at 43. The very thing we fear can come upon us if not careful. A positive suggestion, use modern technology (PEMF) every other day instead of exercising to move blood and nourish the cells. This gives your body ample time to relax, and repair allowing your internal heater (oxygen burner) to lower itself, slowing the aging process. Older dogs CAN learn NEW tricks! Not a sermon, just a suggestion.

[@ryanrundle9177]

Hell yeah! I've been training 30yrs and love it! It gives you confidence great feeling and lot's of friends. I will train till I die brother 👊🏻

[@DAVE_WHITE]

Attitude, Motivation, Commitment, if you have those 3 you will have success.. it is that simple..

[@TomSmith-io9uk]

Thank You Ken I really appreciate your real talks.

[@panagiotisiakovos6721]

God bless you Master Ken !!! Very motivational speech/video 💪💪💪

[@bryonshuttt436]

Man I needed this inspirational talk this morning. 18:43 . I have struggled with alcohol for 40 year's!!! I have been sober now for going on 9 months and everything you said hit home!!! Thank you brother from the bottom of my heart. Keep on grinding!!!!

[@charlierobert164]

Waking up to this today is higher powered. I watch 2 shows religiously, the Deegans and the Kaplans. God bless you guys.

[@jnorm0075]

Great video Ken. Religion! I'm the same way, and as soon as I adopted the discipline, my career and life got better. Love that you did this.

[@MX-CO]

Thanks brother I love these ❤️ I bet you dont even know how many people this helps!

[@kurtbezoenik7372]

Well said, we are the same age, keep moving.

[@microsoft790]

When I was 14 a doctor told me I wasn’t going to be able to walk when I’m 50. And for that reason I work out every single day. You have been a huge inspiration in reducing my alcohol intake and I hope and know I will eventually be able to kick it all and live the way I always wanted to. On the track haha. Thanks SR.

[@aderiley6592]

Thank you ❤️‍🔥

[@raymondg6424]

THANK YOU KAP REALLY LISTEND TO YOU AND TOOK EVERYTHING YOU SAID IN

[@CryptoJace]

Keeping it real, Sr you are a Monster! Good one! Much love my friend

[@niconine268]

I'm pleased it's working for you buddy. You're a machine. And 30 + yrs cleantime. Respect. You're part of the 3 %. Hardcore lifestyle & routine. Wish you everything of the best Ken

[@keithpeterson6108]

These vids are great! They definitely move us to push harder or to stay on the gas or to realize we're off the gas & need to get on it. Thank you for taking the time to make these vids & share them. You're an inspiration to me brother.

[@bobg1219]

Best channel on KZbin! Much love to the entire Kaplan family ❤

[@strangecustoms8486]

Good chat Sr it's good to hear positive words to keep motivated. My brother shot himself because he couldn't see that bad times come and go it's how you deal with them that's the difference. I spent a lot of time riding my bikes to survive the loss hard to think negative thoughts when your doing something you enjoy. Its winter here in NZ but it never get that bad you can't ride. I stopped going to gym I need to look at going again. Thanks keep up the motivating vids.

[@W1RMD]

Thanks for your inspiration! I won't bitch about mowing my 1 acre of grass and planting my 5000 square feet of garden space, or splitting my own fire wood (by hand) anymore after seeing what you have done. Even though you have heavy equipment to help you, it still looks harder than caring for my place with limited equipment. Thanks for sharing and God bless you, your family and what you do!

[@mikewolf7145]

Thanks for keeping the positivity man!

[@TWDStroke]

I hope my fitness stays as strong as SR when I’m 50+

[@CynthiaGreene-il1fe]

If you and your family are ever in Montana you can stay with us

[@kashanimous1711]

I needed this man. I was hurting from work yesterday and was thinking about skipping the gym this morning. Saw this and changed my mind. Keep killing it man! By far my favorite bike channel.

[@paulmanley6223]

Great messaging Brother. On point Proud of the life you have carved out for yourself and family. Well done!

[@Rollingtrips41]

Man I hope I get to ride those beautiful grounds one day I’ll be up there this fall early maybe get the chance I just surpassed 4 years clean off the opioids ty to all my friends and family who stayed by my side through it all and Tks Sr and Jr for the amazing job

[@user-LarryG1261]

Thanks for the motivational trip around Kaplan grounds!

[@stevenfoust3782]

Good to see you’re doing well! You are an inspiration and a wise man!

[@stephenschneider9209]

Great motivation man. Positive mental attitude is huge and living a clean healthy life. I try to tell the youngsters don't wait until your 55 years old. I have just over two years sober and working my butt off and I'm not looking back. I live to ride my motorcycle, almost forgot what amazing therapy that is. Peace.

[@philhotchkin8269]

I’m so glad I watched this. You’re such an inspiration Ken. I’ve been in the dumps lately and this will really help pull myself up again. Thank you for your encouraging messages.

[@richardlindquistjr]

KEN you are always a huge inspiration

[@davidgledhilljr71]

Yo brother. Keep up the good work. Something to consider. Remember- every upper body workout you do, works your shoulders, arms, elbows and wrists. When you train chest, your back or lats are secondary movers that contract during the negative phase. When you train your back, your chest does the same thing. Basically your working the same muscles four days in a row, finally getting to legs at the end. This can slow down recovery and put excess wear on your joints. Consider rotating upper body, lower body. Meaning day one train chest, shoulders and tris. All your pushing muscles. Day two leave your upper body alone, train legs. Day three train back and biceps. Day four train legs again. Throw your core in on your upper body days. This will allow over worked shoulders to recover better. You will make better progress and feel better as well. Remember your legs are a massive muscles group, and fifty percent of your body. Why train it only one day? This will create better balance in your body. Finally super important- stretching. Try to stretch everyday. When you have a moment sit down with some tea, while you relax with the family and stretch for 15 mins. You'll feel fantastic and help keep your body in alignment. Just a thought my friend. Im a twenty five year Personal Trainer and Fitness enthusiast, and motocross maniac. Thanks for the advice and vids. Stay good brother and remember MAGA Make America's Gas Affordable!

[@KaplanCycles]

Excellent i will try it. thanks!!

[@movingforward.]

We are the same age. You are a strong power of example. Not many around anymore! I like to hear you speak of your source!

[@EricFuchsStengel]

Wisdom, spoken by a man who has the results. God bless brother.

[@PhilipOlsen-vf1mp]

It was great meeting you yesterday!

[@22B-i8z]

💯 Thanks for sharing ❤ God bless you and your family 🙏