Who knows about the sliding malarkey
Immediate advantages to me are being able to adjust hi and low speed compression damping, and rebound adjustment. Plus a wider range of preload adjustment and a spring set up for my weight. Oh and it's serviceable as well, unlike the OE Sachs item.
Next up are the forks...though my contacts are taking their time. Harumph.
And yes, the exhaust is still being worked on...