2001 Honda Recon 250 problems?

Has brand new starter, shot out black smoke 2 months ago and quit working. Tried jumping battery (battery is solid) and starter solenoid. I would lights and thats it. It will not turn over or click or anything.

No power whatsoever at this point.

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