[osborne]

OK.......another total DUH! moment for the books. The primary leads on the solenoid were indeed reversed. Switched em around and bingo bango.....lights, horn ect.

Still no power to the starter though. Question.....the kickstand safety lockout leads run up to a green clip/harness just below and in front of the seat, left side.....correct? I ask because the previous owner has the two wires coming out of the green clip cut and twisted together. I assume to disable THAT safety lockout.
Going to try checking the start button next I think for power unless someone here has a more likely culprit for the problem.