Pretty sure the bike would power up but not crank over if the starter solenoid is faulty. Get your hands on a shop manual so you have a wiring diagram. On the G2 bikes, the power goes to one side of the solenoid then on to the rest of the system so that is a potential weak spot, ie bad connections. Also check your grounds, bad grounds can cause all sorts of problems also.So the bike has 0 electrical power. Nothing. Would the starter solenoid be the cause? Or would the bike power up but not crank over if it's faulty?
I bought the bike used. Only 735 miles. Test drove ok. Took it for a short rip with no problems also - except it stalled once but I was riding through shallow water and getting wet. Fired up right away. Fired it up in the garage a time or two since. Also installed new winch. Have "powered up" the bike numerous times also without issue.
The other day went to fire it up but won't power up. Did some poking around with my meter & think the cause is the solenoid as there is power going to it but not out of it with the key on & the kill switch engaged. I'm not the handiest man on a meter but can find my way around a little. The battery has over 12V. Front & rear fuses are good. Connections at battery & solenoid are clean.
Have tried new ignition switch & key also with no luck.
