THIS IS A SET OF CHROME HEAVY DUTY SHOCKS SPECIFICALLY MADE FOR THE HONDA GL1500 GOLDWING. THE FREE LENGTH IS 12.5" INCHES WHICH IS ABOUT 1" SHORTER THAN THE STOCK SHOCKS. WE HAVE HAD MANY REQUESTS FROM PEOPLE WITH SHORT LEGS LOOKING TO LOWER THE SEAT HEIGHT WITHOUT SACRIFICING RIDE OR SAFETY. AS AN ADDED BENEFIT, HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS ARE IMPROVED DUE TO THE LOWER CENTER OF GRAVITY. These are new Heavy Duty motorcycle rear shock absorbers. They are not air shocks but they make excellent replacement shocks for the GL1500 Gold Wing. The free length from eye to eye is 12.5" (320mm) which is about 1" shorter than the stock length for the GL1500. These shocks are ideal for lowering the seat height for those with shorter legs to provide a more secure stance. They have chrome bodies and chrome springs. The original shocks have rubber bushings which tend to crack and split over time. This set of shocks has all metal bushings which will not wear out. The springs have 5 tension adjustment positions. The spring adjuster tool is also provided. The required bushings are preinstalled for ease of installation. The green wire ties that you see in the photos are there to keep the bushings in the lower eyelets from being lost. These shocks come ready to install as they are with no further modification required. PRICE INCLUDES BOTH SHOCKS. THESE SHOCKS WILL FIT ALL HONDA GL1500 GOLD WING MODELS FROM 1988 THRU 2000. We do offer shocks for many other models as well. Please call 513/772-8333 with any questions.