In message 20180414160459.7f88fe98@Mars, Rob Morley
writes
On Sat, 14 Apr 2018 15:45:45 +0100
Graeme wrote:

One day, I'll look at the fuel gauge, which reads permanently empty.

Does it have a "reserve" setting on the tank? My Triumph Vitesse
(Herald) did, together with a manual priming lever on the fuel pump.

Sadly not, and the pump is electric in a Minor.

--
Graeme