Sport bike maintenance for beginners?

I have a 2004 honda cbr 600 f4i and I want to be able to keep it running and not have to worry. What are some things I need to know for keeping the bike well maintained? By that I mean when should I check oil, tire pressure, etc. And when do I need to change the chain and all that kinda stuff. And is there just any general tips I could use?

First thing you need to do is buy a service/repair manual for your bike. It will have a suggested maintenance schedule PLUS detailed instructions (with pictures) for most procedures and repairs. You should be able to find the proper manual at your local Honda motorcycle dealer.

JetDoc has a good point, a Shop Manual. But your general information about general maintenance is a learned thing not found in that Shop Manual unless you know where to look and what you're looking at.
Now regardless of my opinion that you have bought the wrong bike for a beginner, here's a few tips anyways.
Inspect your bike daily (before you ride).
Lube the chain every 200 miles, more if you ride in the rain.
Change out the engine oil every 3,000 miles, every other time with a fresh filter.
Tire pressure is sorta of a marginal zone but your bike should be 32psi front and 34psi rear.

As you ride feel/hear for things that change as you ride, you can feel/hear an unlubed chain, after you change the oil a few times you'll feel that the oil needs changing without even looking at the odo or your write-down sheet.