XJ700 Maxim X Won't Even Bump Start

I have owned this bike since '07, have put 6k miles on it so it's at 22k miles.
new battery fully charged, just replaced headlight, replaced dash fuses, new oil and filter, refurbished and functional starter motor, new plugs. Have been treating the gas with 1/4 can of seafoam every full tank for 4 weeks prior to issues. temp gauge light went out a week before it no longer started. found an exposed white wire due to its cover melting on male side of relay clip to regulator/rectifier (I wrapped the damaged wire with electric tape) and the relay connector to the regulator/rectifier is fused shut.
she is not turning over - just a click from the solenoid (no change when using screwdriver on solenoid) - won't bump start - with fully charged battery got her started after pressing ignition switch for a minute straight 2 weeks ago after it had sat for 3 weeks - wouldn't start directly after that or since with fully charged battery.
old plugs look healthy, have tried to contact clean as much of the electrical as I can get my hands on. have tried disconnecting sidestand safety relay and no change.
Have tried for 4 weeks to troubleshoot on my own researching forum posts and have run out of ideas; Going to try and tow the bike to 15mph and bump start in 3rd gear next to see if the motor is a lost cause. if it won't bump start like that the engine must be the prob, yes?

 

Sounds like you have some seroius electrical problems. I would start by getting the starter to work then find out why the other wires were melted and fix it. You probably have a short in the alternator somewhere, thats why the regulator/rectifier has melted wires.
I don't think you have engine dammage just lots of electrical gremlins running around.

 

I would advise against towing the bike. You can determine if the engine is the problem by simply doing a compression test. You don't want to make a bad situation worse by forcing things to work. Your melted alt connector is a big indicator of an electrical failure of significant proportion. I would correct the issues with all associated wiring and test the alternator first. If your wiring system is as messed up as you mention, you could have a class C on your hands before you know it at speed and that would not be a fun ride.

 

Yea towing the bike sounds like a bad idea. It really sounds like you got an electrical problem.

Also the 1/4 can of seamfoam every tank might be over kill. You should only need to use it 1 tank maybe 2, the seam foam can start to eat the rubber.