Kearny Mesa is San Diego's central work district: a block of offices, industrial parks, car lots and restaurants between I-805 and I-15, south of State Route 52, with State Route 163 running through the middle. Very few people live here, so a bike in Kearny Mesa is almost always parked at a job, at a shop or outside a restaurant on Convoy Street. We are a mobile locksmith that works only on motorcycles and scooters, and we come to that lot.
It is also one of the places San Diego riders go to shop for motorcycles. Fun Bike Center and San Diego BMW Motorcycles are close together alongside State Route 163, and riders come from across the county to buy, service and test ride. A key lost during a lunch stop or a broken key in a newly bought used bike does not have to mean a tow back to the dealer. Have photo ID and the registration or title with you so ownership can be confirmed.
The parts of Kearny Mesa and where bikes are left
West of State Route 163 is the Convoy District, the Pan Asian restaurant and market area along Convoy Street north of Aero Drive. Its plazas are anchored by markets such as 99 Ranch Market, Mitsuwa, H Mart, Zion and Nijiya, and their lots are small and full most evenings.
East of 163 the blocks get bigger. Spectrum, the mixed-use development on the former General Dynamics site, sits near Kearny Villa Road. The County of San Diego has a large operations center on Overland Avenue, Kaiser Permanente has a medical center on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, and Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport fills the south side along Aero Drive. Stonecrest, at the southeast corner near I-15, is one of the few residential pockets.
- Convoy Street restaurant and market plazas
- Dealer and service lots near Kearny Villa Road and Kearny Mesa Road
- Spectrum offices and apartments
- County of San Diego operations center on Overland Avenue
- Kearny Mesa Transit Center on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard
- Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport and the businesses along Aero Drive
Motorcycle key services in Kearny Mesa
Everything is done at the bike in Kearny Mesa: no tow and no waiting on a dealer order. Tell us the year, make and model and whether you have any key, and we will tell you what the job involves.
- Lost Motorcycle Key, No SpareNo key at all? We make a working key at the bike.Details →
- Motorcycle Key ReplacementNew keys cut by code or from the lock, for all major makes.Details →
- Transponder and Immobilizer Key ProgrammingChip keys and fobs programmed to your immobilizer.Details →
- Motorcycle Key Duplication and Spare KeysA spare now costs far less than a lost only-key later.Details →
- Motorcycle Ignition Repair and ReplacementSticking, worn or damaged ignitions repaired or replaced.Details →
- Broken Motorcycle Key ExtractionSnapped key removed and a new one cut from the pieces.Details →
- Gas Cap, Seat, Steering and Saddlebag LocksGas cap, seat, steering, helmet and saddlebag locks.Details →
Where we come to you in Kearny Mesa
| Areas | Convoy District, Spectrum, Stonecrest, Kearny Villa Road, Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, Balboa Avenue, Aero Drive, Ruffin Road |
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| Common call-out spots | Convoy Street, 99 Ranch Market, Mitsuwa, H Mart and Zion Market plazas, Spectrum on the former General Dynamics site, Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, County of San Diego operations center, Kearny Mesa Transit Center, Kaiser Permanente medical center on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard |
| ZIP codes | 92111, 92123 |
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Local notes for Kearny Mesa riders
- Convoy District plazas are tight and many post customer-only parking, so if your bike is stuck there after closing, tell the restaurant or market it belongs to you and that a locksmith is on the way.
- Kearny Mesa blocks are long and the buildings look alike, so send the street number and the business name on the sign instead of just the cross street.
- If you just bought a used bike in Kearny Mesa and it came with one worn key, get a duplicate cut from it before you depend on it. Copying a working key is far simpler than starting from no key at all.
Riding roads near Kearny Mesa
- State Route 163: Splits Kearny Mesa in two and is the direct run south through Mission Valley and Balboa Park to downtown.
- State Route 52: The north edge of the neighborhood, running west toward La Jolla and I-5 and east past Mission Trails to Santee.
- Clairemont Mesa Boulevard and Balboa Avenue: The two main surface routes across the mesa between I-805 and I-15. Both are heavy with commuter and truck traffic on weekdays.
- Kearny Villa Road: Parallels State Route 163 through the dealership area and continues north toward Miramar Road beside MCAS Miramar.
Dealer or mobile locksmith in Kearny Mesa?
Dealerships near Kearny Mesa can order a key by VIN or key code. That suits you if you can wait for the part and get the bike to them. If the bike will not start or you need it today, we make the key where it sits.
- Fun Bike Center (Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, CFMOTO)
- San Diego BMW Motorcycles (BMW)
- San Diego Harley-Davidson (Morena Boulevard) (Harley-Davidson)
- Triumph San Diego (Triumph)
Makes we cut and program keys for in Kearny Mesa
- Harley-Davidson
- Honda
- Yamaha
- Kawasaki
- Suzuki
- Ducati
- BMW
- Triumph
- KTM
- Indian
- Aprilia
- Moto Guzzi
- Husqvarna
- Royal Enfield
- Can-Am
- Victory
- Vespa and Piaggio
- Zero
- MV Agusta
- Benelli
- Beta
- Buell
- CFMOTO
- GASGAS
- Genuine Scooters
- Hyosung
- KYMCO
- LiveWire
- SYM
Kearny Mesa motorcycle key FAQ
I lost my key at dinner on Convoy Street and the plaza lot is closing. Can you make a key there?
Yes. We work in the plaza lot where the bike is parked. Tell us the plaza or restaurant name, stay with the bike, and have photo ID and your registration or title ready.
I bought a used motorcycle from a seller in Kearny Mesa and it has no spare. Can you duplicate the key before I ride home?
Yes. Cutting a duplicate from a working key is straightforward, and for transponder bikes we can program a second key on many models. Bring the signed title or registration along with your ID.
My bike has a chip key. Does it have to go to one of the Kearny Mesa dealers for a replacement?
Usually not. We cut and program transponder keys at the bike for many makes and models. Tell us the make, model and year and we will say whether yours is one we can do on site.
Helpful guides
- One Key for All Your Motorcycle Locks: Keying AlikeA motorcycle that needs different keys for the ignition, fuel cap and seat has almost always had a lock replaced.
- Proof of Ownership for a Motorcycle Key in CaliforniaA legitimate California locksmith will ask for photo ID plus the motorcycle's registration or title before making a key, because state law requires locksmiths to record your ID, the bike's VIN and registration details, and your signature for every vehicle key they originate.
- Recovered Stolen Motorcycle: Ignition and Lock DamageA recovered stolen motorcycle usually comes back with a damaged ignition switch and steering lock, and often with cut wiring and forced seat or fuel cap locks.
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Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kearny_Mesa,_San_Diego
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montgomery-Gibbs_Executive_Airport
- https://www.transit.wiki/MTS_Route_235
- https://www.motorcycle.com/dealers/san-diego-bmw-motorcycles-4405
- https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/dealers/usa/triumph-san-diego
- https://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/sandiegoharley/prweb11336751.htm
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