starter problem

[GeezerGlide]

I purchased a '95 Ultra Classic last week, and the guy I bought it from said it had an intermittent starter problem. He said every now and then he had to jump it with a wire from the starter hot wire to I think, the selonoid. I've ridden it all week with no issues until today, and sure enough, I hit the starter and it wouldn't turn over. I jumped it like he said and it fired right up. How can I test to see if I need a new starter or selonoid? I remember a friends Low Rider did this years ago, but I don't remember what he did to fix it. Any help appreciated.
GG.

[SCHMIDTYS]

This could be any number of things but if you can get it started by jumping the starter then look at the starter relay when it wont start . Feel the relay to tell if it clicks when you push the start button , if no click then try a new relay . Also check for pinched wires under the front brake lever perch clamp .