When I first noticed Bridgestones back in '66 they were sold by A &A Mower in Walnutcreek Ohio. The heart of Amish country. In 1970 they sold there inventory to a partnership that started business as H &M Cycle, a dedicated motorcycle dealer who also moved into Norton, later Suzuki and Norton. Then Suzuki and Harley and then just Harley. But yes, at the beginning in this area, they were sold by a mower and chainsaw shop.