Nash Bobber TFN

Taber and Marlin of the Nash Motorcycle Co from Vancouver, Washington, United States made available to us these photographs of their amazing Nash TFN Hardcore Bobber for which they used a 1986 Harley Evo Sportster as the basis.

The Nash design team has a reputation for thinking outside the box. And they take no prisoners. Check this one out!

Extreme Bobber design. With the fuel tank placed way forward, and the seat lowered to just above the chain, that massive rear cylinder ends up right between your legs. For maximum sensation.

The front wheel is a 40 spoke 21" with an Avon tire. At the rear there is a 40 spoke 18" 5.5" with an Avon 200 series tire. Brake calipers are HD.

Thinking outside the box? Ever seen the risers pointing downwards?

Parts that were custom made by Nash include: rear fender, fender struts, gas tank, oil tank, handlebars, risers, foot controls, foot pegs, license mount and the seat.

Who needs turn signals, mirrors or gauges? Who needs stuff that does not contribute to speed or power?

Harley 1986 Sportster Evolution Engine

Nash TFN Harley Engine Specs

Nash Motorcycle Company gave us the following specifics for this Harley Sportster Evolution engine:

• Yr/type/size- 1986 XL Big;

• Builder- NMC;

• Cases- HD;

• Flywheels- HD;

• Rods- HD;

• Pistons- Wisco;

• Cylinders- HD;

• Heads- HD/ Carl's Magic;

• Valves- HD;

• Rockers- HD;

• Rocker Boxes- HD;

• Push Rods- Jims;

• Push Rod Tubes- HD;

• Cam- 555 S & S;

• Lifters- HD;

• Carburetor- S & S Super G;

• Air Cleaner- NMC;

• Ignition- Crane Hi 4 Dual Fire;

• Exhaust- NMC;

Nash Floorboards

These hardcore floorboards are one example of the many cool parts designed and made by the Nash Motorcycle Co.

Nash TFN Bobber Build

This was the original 1986 Harley Sportster which was cannibalized and reborn as the Nash TFN Bobber.

The Nash Motorcycle Co make their own frames - in all extreme and exclusive designs. For the TFN Bobber they custom built a rigid frame, stretched all over, with a 40 degree rake.

Thinking outside the box? Note how the fuel tank is slung under the top frame tubing and suspended from those support brackets.

Here's the Nash TFN Bobber in the shop during the build.

And here she is, completed:

(October 2008)