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I pulled it and started to take it apart, but the middle screw is under 3 wires that have some kind of water seal that I don’t want to just cut open

Okay, I believe my current issue is the lead off the starter solenoid is not getting power, if I connect it to the constant the motor rolls with the handlebar switch.

Would the clutch switch prevent the gauge lights coming on as well? When I turn the key the only thing I hear click is the relay

The ground for the start switch is connect to the bars, I even tried hot wiring the start switch to see if that was the issue. Either I’m doing it wrong (which is possible, but I doubt) or I have an issue further along the line with an improper ground. I have an electrician coming Sunday to look...

Ok so I pulled the start switch, it was already partially ground down but I finished it off, still the same issue, when I turn on the ignition I can here what sounds like my safety relay clicking, but nothing when I hit the button

So I need to pull the start switch and grind the paint off?

Yes, but I don’t see any reason that would be an issue

I’ve got an 81 and am having issues with the start, new wiring harness, starter solenoid, ignition switch, and coils. At this point I’m just making my way through the IS but that’s expensive. I can arc the starter solenoid off the main prongs and she turns over. Any ideas?