thanks for the replies/input/offers. i will do my basic troubleshooting, just been crazy busy lately. the bike has just been sitting in the garage. when i moved the bike yesterday to a different spot, i did try to roll start it and it started. another thing i noticed is that the lights get brighter when i rev the engine. though the electric starter still will not start the bike. it doesnt even turn over when i attempt to use the electric starter.

anyhow, i will be getting a charger and attempt to charge the battery and check the volt reading as suggested. hopefully the issue is just the battery. i wouldnt want to get a new battery and drain/kill it due to an underlying issue (ie: parasitic drain etc).

i'll keep you guys posted.