XT600E electrical Probs....RESOLVED!
Thanks everyone for your welcomed suggestions.
It seems, however, that the starter solenoid was not at fault. After another half day of multitesting everything again, I layed the multitester down and thought there must be another way to do this. Then I began disconnecting all the ancilliary components ie indicators, lights, horn etc, and low and behold, the wire from the wiring harness leading to the horn was exposed and rubbing on the main frame (chassis). Ever hopeful, but cynically sniping that this couldn't have anything to do with the problem, I removed the Horn and wrapped the exposed wire in electrical tape. Then I reconnected the main switches and reattached them to their rightful place on the frame, and connected the battery. No adverse reaction. I was thrilled. The starter engaged as it should when the I pressed the start button, then shut off when released.
I couldn't believe it. Something so simple and, well - out of left field, so to speak.
NOw I have a bike tht works as it should, and a new, bigger horn!
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