CFMOTO Motorcycle Key Replacement in San Diego

CFMOTO key quick facts

CFMOTO's manuals for the Papio, 300SS, 450SS, Ibex 450 and 700CL-X describe a cut key with no immobilizer.
On these bikes one key works the ignition and handlebar lock, the fuel tank lock and the seat lock.
CFMOTO's US parts catalog lists the 450CL-C locks as a single lock kit supplied with two keys.
The Ibex 800 manual describes a keyless start system, where equipped, that works with the key within about 1.5 m.
The Ibex 800 active key uses a CR2032 battery, with a stated replacement period of two years.

Most CFMOTO street bikes sold in the US are simple where keys are concerned. The owner's manuals for the Papio, 300SS, 450SS, Ibex 450 and 700CL-X all describe the same arrangement: one cut key that works the ignition switch and handlebar lock, the fuel tank lock and the seat lock on the left side of the bike. The exception is the Ibex 800, whose manual covers a keyless start system on bikes equipped with it.

We work on CFMOTO motorcycles only, not the brand's ATVs or side-by-sides. We come to the bike in San Diego County, Ventura County, Santa Barbara or Goleta to cut spare keys, make a key when every original is lost, repair ignition switches, open and repair fuel cap and seat locks, and extract broken keys. Tell us the model and year, and on an Ibex 800 whether it starts with a key or a button.

CFMOTO key types by model and year

Years	Models	Key type	Chip	Notes
US model CF125-3US	Papio	cut key	no	One key for the ignition switch and handlebar lock, the fuel tank lock and the seat lock. The battery is under the seat, so the seat lock matters.
US model CF300-3US	300SS	cut key	no	Keyed ignition with handlebar lock, a keyed fuel tank lock under a lock cover, and a keyed seat lock.
From around 2023	450SS, 450CL-C	cut key	no	CFMOTO's US parts catalog lists the locks as one lock kit with two keys, and sells the key as its own part. The 2025 450SS electrical parts list shows no immobilizer components.
From around 2025	Ibex 450 (450MT)	cut key	no	Keyed ignition and handlebar lock, with the seat lock on the left side of the bike. The battery sits under the seat.
From around 2022	700CL-X	cut key	no	Keyed ignition with handlebar lock, keyed fuel tank lock and keyed seat lock.
From around 2023	Ibex 800 S, Ibex 800 T	keyless start with active and passive keys where equipped, otherwise a keyed ignition switch	varies	On keyless bikes the start button works with the key within about 1.5 m. The active key takes a CR2032 battery. A blade key still works the fuel tank and seat locks.

CFMOTO keys by model

Each page covers the key and immobilizer by year, which locks share the key, and what a lost-key job involves for that model.

CFMOTO immobilizer and chip keys

For most CFMOTO motorcycles in the US, the owner's manuals describe no immobilizer, no coded key and no pairing procedure. The key is a cut metal key, and the security on the bike is the handlebar lock built into the ignition switch. CFMOTO's manuals tell owners to lock the handlebar and take the key every time they park. Many models also carry a telematics box for the CFMOTO app, which is separate from the locks and the key.

The Ibex 800 is the one to ask about. Its manual, which covers both the S and the T, says a bike with the keyless start system powers up from the start button when the key is within about 1.5 m. It names two keys, an active key with a CR2032 battery that CFMOTO says to replace every two years, and a passive key. If the button does not wake the bike, the manual says to place the key against the right side of the bike and try again, then try a new battery or contact a dealer. The manual marks these parts as fitted only if equipped, so check your own bike.

Lost all your CFMOTO keys?

On a keyed CFMOTO with no keys left, we confirm ownership, read the lock on the bike, and cut a new key to fit the ignition. Then we check it in the fuel tank lock and the seat lock, since all three normally share one key. If the ignition switch is damaged, it can be repaired or replaced, and CFMOTO sells the locks as a matched kit when the whole set needs changing. On a keyless Ibex 800, call us first with the year and trim so we can tell you plainly what can be done at the bike.

Have photo ID and the registration or title ready, with the VIN, model and year. Tell us if the fuel is low, because the fuel cap is locked too, and remember that on the Papio and Ibex 450 the battery is under the locked seat. Any remaining key, even a broken one, speeds things up.

Have this ready when you call or text

Year, make and model of the bike
Where the bike is parked
Whether you have any working key, a broken key or a key code
Photo ID and registration or title (we verify ownership before making a key)

Need a CFMOTO key in San Diego?

Call or text with the year and model and where the bike is.

Call (619) 775-1858 Text your year, make and model

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Where to find your CFMOTO key code

CFMOTO's motorcycle owner's manuals do not describe a key code tag or a place to record a key number. Look for a number stamped on the original keys or on a tag from the dealer, and check the delivery paperwork. With no code, a key can usually be made from the locks on the bike.

CFMOTO dealer or mobile locksmith?

A CFMOTO dealer can order a key or a complete lock kit by part number from CFMOTO's parts catalog, which means waiting for parts and getting the bike to the shop. A mobile locksmith comes to the bike and cuts a key to the locks already on it, so the ignition, fuel cap and seat stay on one key and the bike does not need a tow.

CFMOTO models we make keys for

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CFMOTO key FAQ

Does my CFMOTO motorcycle have a chip key?

On most models, no. The owner's manuals for the Papio, 300SS, 450SS, Ibex 450 and 700CL-X describe a plain cut key and no immobilizer. An Ibex 800 with keyless start is the exception.

I lost the only key to my 450SS. Do I need new locks?

Usually not. A new key can normally be cut to fit the locks on the bike, and it should then work the ignition, fuel cap and seat. Replacing the lock kit is only needed if the locks themselves are damaged.

My Ibex 800 will not power on with the start button. What should I check?

CFMOTO's manual says to hold the key against the right side of the bike and press the button again, then try a new CR2032 battery in the active key. If it still will not wake up, it needs a closer look.

Do you work on CFMOTO ATVs and side-by-sides?

No. We work only on motorcycles and scooters, so for CFMOTO that means the street and adventure bikes.

What do I need to have ready for a lost CFMOTO key?

Photo ID and the registration or title in your name, plus the model, year and VIN. Tell us whether the bike starts with a key or a button and whether any key is left.

Where we work on CFMOTO bikes

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Page last updated November 14, 2026.

CFMOTO Motorcycle Key Replacement