2006 Honda reflex runs out of gas early

[Maddog]

While I had the tank exposed, I ran the engine and removed the fuel line to the carb. With minimal fuel in the tank, the electric pump provided plenty of fuel to the carb to run the bike. I again am guessing the pump intermittently loses power and the float bowl runs dry. My multiple attempts to restart it must justle a bad connection or component into operating again.
I ride this scoot to work almost every day. It's only stopped 2 times, and these have been in the past 3 weeks.
The bike sits outside in the rain while I'm at work, if this continues I'll start running down the electrical wiring to try to find it. But for now it's 70mph cruise 20 miles one way every day. It's been a great ride for the last two years.
Bandito, great idea on that rear car tire. 20k and loads of tread left. Thanks!