I have had a Honda eu 1000 generator for abt. 5 years.  It "was" great to use and I used it frequently at a cabin on a Texas bay.  It was quite, light, used little fuel and needed little upkeep.  I had paid right at $700 for it when it came out.  It now runs with a very high rpm and noisey because a part called the inverter unit has gone out.  This is suppose to be the electronic brains and heart of the system.  Now I've paid the authorized repair dealer $50 to tell me this and to quote a price for the part.  The inverter unit part was quoted at, get this, $749.  I can buy a new Honda eu 1000 for $695.  Tell me how this makes since.  Honda is just ripping off its customers.  If you don't believe me just try and get part # 31310-ZT3-C-32.  I am now searching for a burned up unit so I can canniblize it for the part.  Also, I am going to buy an almost identical generator with better stats $50 cheaper - the Yamaha 1000.  Adios- Honda!