Interstate Shocks

[CC260]

Ordered new Interstate shocks for my 2000 Tourer. I observered that the part numbers were different for the right and left side, but the part numbers are not actually on the shocks themselves. I had already removed the standard shocks that my 2000 came with before the Interstate shocks were delivered. I observe that one of the interstate shocks have a bright metal (gold) bushing inside the rubber of the lower mounting stud and the other shock has a dull (black/brown) bushing inside the lowere rubber bushing. Can anyone tell me which shock is the right one and which is the left one? Thanks in advance to all replies.   

[1FAST6]

They only fit one way...  One fits inside the groove on the pumpkin and the other fits on the swingarm.  I replaced mine with Progressive 440s, but I think the painted one goes on the left and the metal one goes on the right.

[sandy]

Another way: Take the 2 lower mounting bolts and try to put them in the lower mounts of the shocks. You'll find they only work one way.