Thanks for the update :D yes life does get in the way - I have this same issue with my other projects - I am a fan of the old Datsun 240z/260z (we did not get the 280z like the US/CA the 260z went on until 77) and I have 2 x 260z 2 seaters, one race car and one long term road car project. Both are in bits needing time and $$ on them the road car has been a 16 year project so far.
My issue with the zed is VFR's - I keep getting side tracked with purchasing of VFR's. I sold my first 240z race car back in 97 so I could purchase a Silver 98 VFR - which I sold...should not have done that....a few other bikes and zed went through the garage over the years. VFR400 NC30, 04 VFR800 purchased new - sold, a 08 VFR800 purchase in 2010 - sold in 2011 to make way for the 260z race car project.
But now back on a 01 VFR800 in blue :D
I am interested how this project goes as it is one thing I am looking to do with this VFR800 I have now - what I am calling the keeper. Once I finish and sell the road car 260z never know I might get another VFR800 - there is mint low KMs 1999 Anniversary Model for sale locally so one standard keeper and one modified keeper might on the cards ;)
So interested to know about how these custom triples work out.