Lifespan of a Honda 2000

[izifaddag]

I bought a Honda 2000i brand new in 2005. It has had very little use and last year I had a real problem with it that was solved by installing a new jet. A very expensive new jet made of plastic. 
I love this thing. 
I am going to give it an oil change but it is running pretty good. It hunts just a tiny bit but nothing to worry about. 
I am going to be using this a lot more in the future. A LOT MORE. So I am wondering about lifespan. How long can you just run this thing before it goes ping. 
I had a Ryobi 2200 as a second generator which I loved but it was stolen from beside my camper within 4 months. I plan on getting another probably a no name from eBay. 
So how long can a Honda 2000i live with a lot of use?

 

[tx2sturgis]

14,539.5 hours.

No seriously, who can possibly know the exact answer to that? Depends on how well you maintain it and how its used, in your situation, which will be different from mine, etc etc.

Even cheap generators typically last for decades, I'm betting a quality unit like the Honda or Yamaha could easily outlast you or me, and maybe still working in 25-50 years. You might have to replace a couple of wear items but yeah, they should last awhile.

I would not concern myself with that, and just use the darn thing.

 

[user 423]

Just about anything Honda makes has a great reputation for reliability.

I've seen really old Honda gennys for sale on Craigslist that (supposedly) still ran well.

 

[highdesertranger]

I have an old, old Honda that is at least 30 years old that still runs good. it's not an invertor generator but a regular open frame. it is loader than sin. highdesertranger

 

[maki2]

Fortunately there are lots of youtube videos on that particular generator. You can learn enough about it to do your own work and keep it running for all those decades other people are talking about.

 

[izifaddag]

Yes those videos are very useful. They helped me a lot. I changed the air filter spark plug and became intimate with the carb thanks to videos. 
I don't think that converting it to propane is worthwhile - you know dual fuel. What was worthwhile was a steel shroud for the handle to stop theft and the extended run line I made which was more complicated than I thought. 
After a lot of research I also found that the dual generator kits are a rip off. You know, where you can run 2 gens hooked to each other. A simple power cord with a male at each end will take care of that. 
The next thing on the agenda for my gen is a magnetic dipstick and extension to change the oil.

 

[izifaddag]

Even cheap generators typically last for decades, I'm betting a quality unit like the Honda or Yamaha could easily outlast you or me, and maybe still working in 25-50 years. You might have to replace a couple of wear items but yeah, they should last awhile.
I would not concern myself with that, and just use the darn thing.

Just about anything Honda makes has a great reputation for reliability.
I've seen really old Honda gennys for sale on Craigslist that (supposedly) still ran well.

I have an old, old Honda that is at least 30 years old that still runs good. it's not an inverter generator but a regular open frame. it is louder than sin. highdesertranger

This is what I was looking for. Thank you. Even though my Honda looks a little grubby now I shall cease worrying about its life expectancy. The Ryobi was nice but could be tougher to start, could run spotty and was bigger. I liked the bluetooth control and it certainly wasn't any louder.
I am a bit worried about annoying others but after watching a LoloHo video about generator use I am not so concerned. Solar and batteries only go so far. If you want to power a computer and a TV it is good but most of us need a lot more than that.
Thanks for your answers it was helpful.