I'd recommend removing your wiring harness plus most of your electrical components and go through every connector. It'll save you a lot of headache in the future.
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If the solenoid clicks when you push the starter button, it's very unlikely that the problem is the solenoid but it is very likely that the problem is with the starter.....provided that your connection between the solenoid and the starter is good (and it most likely is).
It's possible that your battery is sending a signal strong enough to engage the solenoid (that's the click) but not strong enough to turn over the starter.
Also, it's really easy to see if you're getting adequate voltage to the starter when you push the starter button. With your multimeter, it will just take a second and that will also rule out a problem with the solenoid.
EDIT: I just took another look at your first post. Did you run your starter too long when you were trying to start the bike??? Starters are fairly rugged but they're not designed to be under power for an extended amount of time.
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If the solenoid clicks when you push the starter button, it's very unlikely that the problem is the solenoid but it is very likely that the problem is with the starter.....provided that your connection between the solenoid and the starter is good (and it most likely is).
It's possible that your battery is sending a signal strong enough to engage the solenoid (that's the click) but not strong enough to turn over the starter.
Also, it's really easy to see if you're getting adequate voltage to the starter when you push the starter button. With your multimeter, it will just take a second and that will also rule out a problem with the solenoid.
EDIT: I just took another look at your first post. Did you run your starter too long when you were trying to start the bike??? Starters are fairly rugged but they're not designed to be under power for an extended amount of time.
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I have a 83 gs 750 es that had the exact same problem. when pushing the starter button the solenoid would click and nothing would happen, but all the light and electrical still worked. i new it was the solenoid because i could use a screwdriver to jump across the connections on it. i replaced it with a generic aftermarket one and it cleared up the problem.