I changed the solenoid on my motorcycle, but it still won't turn over. Any suggestions?

I changed the solenoid on my motorcycle, but it still won't turn over. Any suggestions?
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answer:Bad connection between the cable and the solenoid. Or the solenoid is not grounded properly – too loose, dirty contacts. Put your voltmeter on the solenoid and watch if the voltage drops when yo try to crank it. Now put it across the battery and see how much the voltage drops. The numbers should be equal. Your battery could be hosed too. When fully charged it should read 13.0 to 13.6 volts. Put a charger on it, wait 15 minutes and try cranking again. If it starts quickly you need a battery.
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