New member in Michigan

[RayJ]

Hello all, After 50 years of wanting>riding>racing>riding>restoring dirt bikes, I had never heard off, much less seen a Bridgestone motorcycle.  My brother in law found one a year ago so out of curiosity, I bought a rusty, sad looking and complete?, TMX 100.  I always gather as much information as I can on the bikes that I restore.  By the way, Much to my wife's dismay, I keep everyone that I restore. It may sound strange, but I try to get to know the history of each brand that I work on.  I have gained much knowledge on brands that I have even owned by joining clubs and forums where people have a knowledge and passion for that brand.  Their passion becomes mine.  That is why you find me here.  I look forward to sharing time together.  With that said, if anyone can point me in the right direction to determine the year that my bike was produced, it would be greatly appreciated.
TMX 100
# on head stay. E01 00 6457
# on frame plate. 22 Z 00 6453
# on engine. 0Z 01 2272
I have already tried the Graham Weeks website to no avail.
Thanks again,
Ray

[slawsonb]

Hey Ray! This is the place Bridgestone passion lives! Welcome to the party.
Good luck with your new pursuit! I'm sure someone on here can help with the TMX serial number quandary.
...bert

[mqtsteve]

Ray, welcome to the site for BSers!  Looks like your bike was made in December 1969.  Here's a link to the info.  I'm in Michigan too, up in the UP.  Good luck with the project, all the info you're looking for is on this site.  Steve
http://bridgestonemotorcycleparts.com/index.php?topic=449.20

[RayJ]

Thanks Bert for the warm welcome, Ray

[RayJ]

Thanks for the lead Steve.  I'll give it a look.