Hello Guys and Girls. I have just started riding again after smashing my thou up on the 33rd in the IOM so have decided to start again on the fantastic 1998 CBR600 F3 (i believe)
I was wondering if you might be able to clarify the difference between all the different models F3/F4/FX/FY. I have been told the FX/FY fairingd dont cover the frame. is this right? are there any other differences?

I am asking as I am looking at getting:
Air Filter (HiFlo Prob)
Oil Filter (K&N Maybe)
Oil
Spark Plugs (poss NGK Irridium)
New Sump Plug just to be safe (are they all magnetic to catch bits in engine oil)

I have seen very few parts for the F3 but have seen loads for the FX/FY. are they the same internals and sizes?
also anyone recomment best place to get these for cost and/or any alternative recommendations for a better value for money (rather than the most expensive).

Also any recommendations for who to insure with?
I live in the North West aged 31. Riding since i was 17 with full NCB Protection, however claimed £4,000 18months ago after crashing (hence starting on a 600 for cheaper insurance)?

Sorry for the lengthy message
Rich

 

The fx is a 1999 f4 and the fy is the 2000 f4. The only 2 years they did the f4. The f3 is a completely different model. I have an f3 so I don't know everything about the f4 but I'm confident saying the fairings and engine internals are compatible

 

so the f4 and the fy is the same thing? does that mean the fx and f3 are the same thing?

 

Fx is a 1999 f4, FY is a 2000 f4. The f3 is the model from about 1995 to 1998 and they are not comparable as the f4 has the new style aluminium frame

 

Thank you very much for your advice