I need to know if Showa has a separate part number from what Harley has as a part number. I got a box of brand new rear shocks that say they are low profile Harley shocks part number 54631-02B on the box, but on the back of the shocks is the part number 54565-97C Showa. Are these the low profile shocks or not?

 

Without knowing the story/history behind those particular shocks...They are probably "Like New" Take-offs put back in the box...happens all the time

Are they ~13"?...they are not low profile


btw, 54565-97C is harley's #...googoo can be your friend

 

That pair are stock height shocks, commonly called 13", but probably a little less than that. The short shocks are closer to 12". They are actually metric, which is why the lengths are not exact inch sizes.