I have an XL185S that ran great for 4 months, then died like it was out of gas. Cleaned the carb, tank, petcock and line. Now runs fine for about 2 miles, then dies. Pull the choke out, kick it and away it goes for another 2 miles. Anyone had a similar situation, thanks Terry. 
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