Just got the news today that son #2 made the centerfold of Harley-Davidson's magazine. Though he doesn't wear a thong, he can be seen in leather. And also, he has not been shaved.
Patriot's Monthly Centerfold
Mr. January, Bobby Ross
Mr. January, Bobby Ross
Here at Patriot Harley-Davidson, we have many customers that come in to buy their second or third or fifth Harley, which leaves us with some very nice previously-owned bikes on our floor. Making sure that these bikes meet our high standards is Pre-Owned Motorcycle Manager Bobby Ross, who brings a lifetime of experience to the position.
Bobby was born and raised on Long Island, New York. Those halcyon days were spent riding bicycles and mini-bikes, and helping his neighbor build and repair anything with two wheels and an engine. As a young adult, Bobby moved to New York City, studying with and working for top fashion photographers Klaus Lucka and Rebecca Blake. Bobby professionally shot magazine ads and product photography, including the Leica catalog, using a Hasselblad camera. Hasselblad cameras were used by Apollo astronauts on the moon, and Leica cameras set the standards for 35mm photography. Impressive stuff for those in the know!
Bobby spent the 70's partying at the legendary Studio 54 and CBGB’s. The party was so hard, in fact, that he felt a move to Los Angeles would get him far enough away to stay out of trouble. Professional photography kept food on the table in LA, and Bobby decided that he needed to build a California chopper. Bobby acquired a basket case '49 FL, and found the parts and help he needed to get it roadworthy by hanging out in the bad-ass West Coast biker underworld. Aptly named "8 Ball," Bobby is still riding the custom FL today, some thirty years later.
Bobby married in California, and when his daughter reached high school age, he felt a move "Straight Outta Compton" was necessary, landing here in Northern Virginia. Bobby's daughter has since graduated from Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and is now a jet engine mechanic in the United States Navy serving in Pearl Harbor.
Bobby has been with Patriot Harley-Davidson for eight years. When he isn't attending to his many loyal customers and duties here at Patriot (including shooting many of the images on this web site), you can find him tending to his garden of exotics, playing soccer on a 30-and-over league, giving pool leasons in 8 or 9 ball, keeping up his photography skills, and of course, riding. As Bobby likes to say, "Enjoy the ride, soon and often." If you see Bobby on his chopper or Road Glide, be sure to give him the Harley "nod" or wave.
3 comments:
Wow, a very impressive resume. Bob, your Dad & I are very proud of your accomlishments. You are a terrific son, a good husband and a wonderful dad.
But those are his bad points, RH+. How about his good ones.
For example, his daughter follows in his footsteps, a remarkable achievement these days. Also, said daughter is wise enough to be stationed in Pearl Harbor, which, except for its year-round frigid weather, is the dream destination for a plurality of people.
Bobby is also a good brother as Robin, Joel, and Bonnie will attest.
We should also mention the major fault that has colored his entire life--he is too much of a sheep, following whatever drum is playing at the time. NOT!!!!
Has anyone said that he kicked the first field goal ever for North Shore High School? No, well someone should.
...again, "sharper than a serpents tooth, it is to have a thankless child"...thank you.
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