1989 Honda FL400R Pilot Service Manual, Page 70Get this manual

1989 Honda FL400R Pilot Service Manual, Page 70

CYLINDER HEADCYLINDERPISTON Remove the two dowel pins and gasketPlace clean shop towel into the crankcase to keep debris out
PISTON REMOVAL
Remove the piston pin clip using pair of needlenase pliersPress the piston pin free of the pistonNOTE

Do not damage or scratch the pistonDo not apply force to the piston pinDo not let the clip fall into the crankcase
Remove the pistonpiston pin and connecting rod small end bearing
PISTON RING REMOVAL