Starter solenoid wiring question

Jameswb1

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Was recently brought a 1995 Nighthawk 750. Buddy bought it and asked to give him a hand getting it running. Whoever had it before him did some Jankey wiring, and almost all the connectors that go to the starting solenoid is disconnected, and the terminal ends were removed, I’m not sure which wire goes where and was hoping someone could show me theirs to give me a reference and help me get this bike running. Please and thank you. The picture provided below to help visualize my request
 

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Yes. I know what you mean. it’s kinda dormant here.
I googled and came up this.
Hopefully that helps.
 
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That wiring definitely looks like someone had “creative freedom” with it 😅. On the CB750 Nighthawk the starter solenoid area is usually pretty straightforward, but with the terminal ends removed I wouldn’t trust wire colors anymore.
If nobody posts a photo, grab the factory wiring diagram/service manual and trace each wire before reconnecting anything. I’d start by identifying:
Battery positive cable (heavy gauge one side of solenoid)
Cable from solenoid to starter motor (heavy gauge opposite side)
Small control wires for the starter relay trigger
Main fuse wiring near the solenoid
Also check for continuity and any melted sections because that splice work in the photo looks rough. Better to spend an hour tracing than accidentally send battery power somewhere it shouldn’t go.
 
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