I had checked the old solenoid by hooking it up to wires directly from the battery. It clicked and I figured it was okay. Then when everything was back together the starter wasn't working. I had wondered what could be wrong with the wiring? I had cleaned every contact in the harness and replaced the starter switch (the right switch pod) for $100 bucks.
Well the solenoid WAS shot after all. I found this out through a process of elimination and buying a low-cost replacement on E-bay for $8.99 including shipping from China!
The E-bay seller sent me a picture similar to this one when they mailed it. They said 18-22 days delivery time, however it arrived in just 10 days.
The solenoid has the proper colored wiring and connectors. The only thing that didn't match up was the rubber sleeve that holds the solenoid. The holes in the sleeve are not oriented in the correct direction to fit the space behind the CB550 side cover. Solution - I used the old rubber sleeve with the new solenoid.
Note: They did not advertise this as a CB550 solenoid, they just advertised it as a motorcycle part.
This is WAY cheaper than what other vendors charge for a solenoid for a CB550. If you're in need of a solenoid try the seller on E-bay: http://myworld.ebay.com/ilovegoods6699
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