Any tips on replacing piston?

[thrasher_ex]

Hey guys. I'm gonna replace the piston in my '06 and have never done it before. Just wondering if anyone has learned any tips/tricks from their experiences. I have the Honda Service Manual and it doesn't look that bad, so I shouldn't get myself into too much trouble lol. Thanks...

[smithn1683]

grow an extra set of hands or find someone the help you push the rings in when you drop the new cylinder in.

Hone the cylinder, it uses a special hone to score up the cylinder walls.

[Chino886]

On a 2006, you can install the piston and rings into the cylinder before you install the wrist pin on the connecting rod. Makes it a little easier.