GY-5 Fuel Capacity

Today I ran out of gas. I switched over to reserve and drove about another 6 miles to a gas station. At the gas station I filled up the tank and it took 2.91 gallons to fill it up. This is strange because I thought my fuel capacity was 2.7 gallons including the reserve. I reckon that the tank is at least 3 gallons. Anyone else have similar experience. I'd hate to think that the Exxon was doping their pumps.

[katoranger]

I thought is was 3.4 gallons on the gy5.

Allen

okay that explains it then. its prolly 3.4 with .7 reserve would equal 2.7 main fuel or thereabouts. I still want to test to see how deep my reserve is. Just havent gotten the gumption to do it.

thanks kato.

[katoranger]

Just carry a small can of gas with you and go for a ride. When you run it completely out then you have the can to get you to the station.

Allen

[Trebek]

With a Hi-Bird carrying extra gas is mandatory for trail rides. See my latest ride report for pictures.

[katoranger]

I strapped a one gallon can along when I took my ride to the mountains.

Allen

[squire]

I pushed my 2007 American Lifan 200GY-5 into a gas station after running out on reserve and it held 2.9 gallons.

[walkingdude]

The last time I switched to reserve it ran out after 5 miles.