When I press the starter nothing happens

[omnicore]

Well it's a start, I didn't try to fully start it, I'm just going one step at a time since it's my first time working on a motorcycle.

[chuckycheese]

Well it's a start, I didn't try to fully start it, I'm just going one step at a time since it's my first time working on a motorcycle.

I'm biased, for sure, but I'd suggest you read my previous posts again. I think the chances of your solenoid being defective is very unlikely. I think you're not getting power to it when you push the 'starter' button. If you've ordered a new solenoid, be sure to hang on to the old one. You might need it someday!

[omnicore]

well I used my multimeter and tested the wires between the starter button and the solenoid and they were getting 12 volts across them and I'd have to assume that since the battery is brand new it's good enough to get the solenoid to kick up and complete the circuit.

[chuckycheese]

well I used my multimeter and tested the wires between the starter button and the solenoid and they were getting 12 volts across them and I'd have to assume that since the battery is brand new it's good enough to get the solenoid to kick up and complete the circuit.

Well, getting power to the solenoid is one thing but completing the connection with the starter button is another matter. I feel pretty sure your problem is somewhere else. One thing is for sure: it's not your starter.

I was "unclear" (that's political speak for 'wrong') when I suggested your problem might be because you're not getting power to the solenoid; it's there all the time and it comes directly from the battery. You also need a positive connection on the other side (which is what you get when you put a screwdriver across the two posts). I think you've got a fuse problem or a wiring problem. A solenoid problem is certainly possible but I'll bet that's not the case.

Speaking of cases...this is my last case for a long time.

[omnicore]

ok well I'll double check all that and see if I missed something. Thanks for all your help.

[chuckycheese]

ok well I'll double check all that and see if I missed something. Thanks for all your help.

You're welcome! I'd be especially suspicious of the clutch switch set-up. If it has been bypassed, there should be a connection in the headlight. (If it is bypassed any other way, I'd change that first.) If so, check the continuity between the button and the connection. Then, check the continuity between the connection and the tiny little wire that's soldered onto the solenoid. (By the way, there's also another connection on the little wire about 6 inches up from the solenoid.)