Starter relay solenoid test

[Walle]

Good evening. I would appreciate some help, as there is no sign of life as I push the starter button.
I had everything, except the engine, taken apart and painted the frame.
When I came to the point when I had wired every up except the tail light and rear signals, I turned the key and tried the lights and pushed the starter button for a sec. It worked then, but not now..

*Lights are working: Long, short, turn signals, break
*12,5V on a new battery.
*Hand start switch and start button inspected and contacts cleaned.
*Starter motor starts when connected with a wire directly to battery +
*Starter motor starts when the 2 poles on the starter relay are hot wired.
*Connections in the headlamp and in the fuse box checked (the bullet connectors should probably be replaced, as they are old).

It looks to me as the problem is the starter relay solenoid. But can I do some tests to make sure, before I order a new?

 

[Walle]

I just realise the obvious. And checked the command wire with the voltmeter. The relay doesn't receive a signal from the starter button!
Hmm - back to checking wire connections then.

 

[Steve]

Do you still have your clutch "safety" switch in the circuit? :-k

In stock configuration, you need to pull the clutch lever to be able to use the electric starter. The ignition key needs to be ON, the engine stop ("kill") switch needs to be ON, the clutch needs to be pulled, then you can use the electric starter.

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[Walle]

I'm not sure if I have that clutch safety, but I have tried starting with the clutch pulled. But it's something I will check after work tomorrow. Maybe the cable is too loose.
I'll be back with the result.

 

[Walle]

After 3 days of voltmeter madness and wire connection frustration, I fell over the thread describing the exact same thing I was experiencing. It was just a stupid broken fuse.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=158863
Lesson learned, thank you Wump