These are new Heavy Duty motorcycle black shock absorbers. This set of shocks is specifically made for the Honda VT1100C Shadow, ACE, SPIRIT, and SABRE models from 1987 to 2007 only. The free length is 10.5" which is about 1.25" inch shorter than the original stock shocks. The springs have 5 tension adjustment positions. The spring adjuster tool is also provided. 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. All required metal bushings are preinstalled to provide ease of installation. The green wire ties that you see are there to secure the bushings to keep them from being lost. These shocks come ready to install as they are with no modification needed. PRICE INCLUDES BOTH SHOCKS. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR 2 UP RIDING. BELOW IS A LIST OF MODELS THAT THESE SHOCKS WILL FIT. 1987-1994 HONDA VT1100C SHADOW 1995-2007 HONDA VT1100C SHADOW SPIRIT 1995-1999 HONDA VT1100C2 SHADOW ACE (AMERICAN CLASSIC EDITION) 1997-1998 HONDA VT1100C2-2 SHADOW ACE (AMERICAN CLASSIC EDITION) 1999 HONDA VT1100D2 SHADOW ACE (AMERICAN CLASSIC EDITION) 2000-2007 HONDA VT1100C2 SHADOW SABRE THESE SHOCKS WILL NOT FIT THE AERO MODELS. We do offer shocks in different lengths and for many other models as well. Please call 513/772-8333 with any questions.