My bike wasn't getting any juice. I took the

check solenoid by crossing the 2 bolts on it, if it starts you know its the solenoid thats at fault or the switch wiring to it

Check it is charging. The voltage of the battery should be about 14 volts with the engine running at just above idle. If it is lower than this (which I suspect) you will need a new regulator or rectifier. to identify which of these you need will require a visit to an auto electrician.

Let me start by saying i envy your bike. That said lets fix this amazing ride. start with the battery it may have a charge of 12 volts but do a load test on the battery, this may be your whole problem. if you pull the battery out of the bike and take it to your local auto parts store or bike shop and have do a load test. it may not have the juice to start the bike. i have seen this a lot. if your battery is dead it could be because your battery is old or just bad, after you get a battery in the bike that is good and it starts check you charging system. If your charging system is not working it will kill your battery put a real toll on the thing. if your battery checks out good then let me know and we can move on to the next step in finding out whats wrong. I could write out the next move and the one after that and so one but it would be a read in a half. I get me email on my phone so as soon as know something about you battery let me know and ill be right with you
M.Woodring

The battery has probably gone bad. Install new battery with battery tender leads. Keep battery tender plugged in when bike not in use.

Well you killed the electrical power to the bike when you disconnected the cable yes that suppose to happen as for the regulator possible.
but have the regulator and the stator checked to see if is burned or grounded.

Your battery is most likely the cause. The tail light and dash light do not draw much juice from the battery. However the headlight and starter are a different story. Are you absolutely sure you turned everything off before you took your break? If you are and you don't ride your bike a lot you should get a trickle charger for it. Use it when not riding. It will prevent you battery from completely losing it's charge thus protecting the battery.
If you do ride often then you should have the battery tested. You may need a new one. Remember that once a battery has been drained too low, permanent damage can occur.

Sort of sounds like a Twilight Zone kind of problem doesn't it. I would have the battery checked for an internal dead short. This is something that happens on odd occasions and can happen even to a new battery. Yea, the little lights will work ( they do not draw much juice ), but the starter motor draws a lot of juice and a shorted battery just ain't got it. Also check the wiring harness connections. One loose connection can cause bunches of trouble.

If you don't have a multimeter, get one from Radio Shack or Wal-Mart. Measure the voltage across your battery while the bike is off. Then measure the voltage across the battery while you push the starter. Finally, measure the voltage across the battery with the bike running (if you can get it running). BTW, when jump starting a bike with a car, LEAVE THE CAR OFF.