bypassing starter solenoid?

[project_tecate]

Is there a way to bypass the solenoid? Mine went so i got another one from a member on another forum and that one is doing the same thing, it just clicks and I get no juice to the starter motor. I was hoping to bypass it just so I can make sure the starter turns over, i dont intend to run the bike i just want to make sure the starter is good.

[Zeppelin03]

you can put a screw driver across the two points but it will spark, dont hold it there too long or it could weld itself to the bolts.

[kc8pnd]

Sounds like the battery to me, try charging it then starting? Dead batteries make the solenoid click.

[project_tecate]

I found out the solenoid is fine along with the starter, its the starter gear i think, I believe the bolts backed out and has it jammed up so now I need a flywheel puller to make sure