San Ysidro is the southernmost community in the City of San Diego, pressed against the Mexico border where I-5 and I-805 end at the San Ysidro Port of Entry. A lot of bikes here are parked by riders who then walk into Tijuana: in the paid lots along Camino de la Plaza and East San Ysidro Boulevard, outside Las Americas Premium Outlets, or near the San Ysidro Transit Center. We are a mobile locksmith for motorcycles and scooters, and we come to the bike on the US side.
The trouble with losing a key here is that it may have been lost in another country. If you come back through the pedestrian crossing without it, the bike is still sitting in a paid lot. You do not need to tow it north to a dealer in Chula Vista or National City. Bring photo ID and the registration or title to the bike and we make a new key in the lot.
The border lots and crossings
There are two pedestrian crossings. PedEast is next to the San Ysidro Transit Center at the south end of East San Ysidro Boulevard, where the Blue Line trolley ends. PedWest is at the end of Virginia Avenue beside the Las Americas outlet mall. PedWest's hours have been limited at times, so check that it is open before you count on it for the walk back.
Camino de la Plaza is the last US exit on both I-5 and I-805. Private paid lots line Camino de la Plaza near PedWest, and more sit near the trolley station on San Ysidro Boulevard, a short walk from PedEast. The outlet mall's own lot is for shoppers.
Do not plan on leaving a bike at the transit center itself. Trolley stations a stop or two north have parking for transit riders, with posted time limits.
- Paid lots on Camino de la Plaza near PedWest and Virginia Avenue
- Paid lots on East San Ysidro Boulevard near the San Ysidro Transit Center
- Las Americas Premium Outlets
- Beyer Boulevard and Iris Avenue trolley stations, the next stops north on the Blue Line
- The shops and restaurants along San Ysidro Boulevard in the historic village
Motorcycle key services in San Ysidro
Everything is done at the bike in San Ysidro: 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 San Ysidro
| Areas | San Ysidro Historic Village, San Ysidro Boulevard, East San Ysidro Boulevard, Camino de la Plaza, Virginia Avenue, Beyer Boulevard |
|---|---|
| Common call-out spots | San Ysidro Port of Entry, PedEast pedestrian crossing, PedWest pedestrian crossing at Virginia Avenue, San Ysidro Transit Center, Las Americas Premium Outlets, Beyer Boulevard Trolley Station, San Ysidro Community Park |
| ZIP codes | 92173 |
Stuck in San Ysidro without a key?
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Local notes for San Ysidro riders
- Before you walk across, photograph the lot name, the row and your receipt. Many of the border lots look alike, and the lot name is the first thing we need to find the bike.
- We work on the California side only, so the bike has to be on the US side. If the bike is in Tijuana, it needs to come back through the port of entry before we can help.
- Keep your registration somewhere other than under a locked seat when you cross on foot. We need it with your photo ID to make a key, and a paper copy in your wallet means you are not locked out of your own paperwork.
Riding roads near San Ysidro
- I-5 and I-805 to the border: Both freeways end at the port of entry. Camino de la Plaza is the last US exit, and if you miss it you are committed to crossing into Mexico.
- State Route 905: Runs east from I-5 across the top of San Ysidro to Otay Mesa and the Otay Mesa Port of Entry, the crossing commercial trucks use.
- Beyer Boulevard and San Ysidro Boulevard: The local surface routes through the community, following the trolley line down to the border.
Dealer or mobile locksmith in San Ysidro?
Dealerships near San Ysidro 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.
- Del Amo Motorsports of South Bay (Ducati, Honda, Yamaha and other brands)
- BMW Motorcycles of Chula Vista (BMW)
- National City Harley-Davidson (Harley-Davidson)
Makes we cut and program keys for in San Ysidro
- 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
San Ysidro motorcycle key FAQ
I parked my motorcycle in a border lot, walked into Tijuana and lost the key there. What now?
Walk back through whichever pedestrian crossing is open and call us from the lot. We make a replacement key at the bike once you show photo ID and the registration or title. Tell us the lot name and the street it is on.
Can you come into Mexico to make a key for my bike?
No. Our service area is on the California side only. Once the bike is back on the US side, in San Ysidro or anywhere else in San Diego County, we can come to it.
My scooter is parked at the Beyer Boulevard trolley station and the key broke in the ignition. Can you fix it there?
Yes. We extract the broken piece and cut a new key where the scooter is parked, and repair the ignition if it is damaged. Station parking is time limited, so it is best not to leave it.
Helpful guides
- How to Choose a Motorcycle Locksmith in CaliforniaIn California, a business that makes keys from scratch, opens locks or programs transponder keys must hold a locksmith company license from the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, and its employees must be registered.
- How to Find Your Motorcycle Key CodeA motorcycle key code is a short number or letter-number code that tells a locksmith or dealer how to cut a key for your locks.
- Kawasaki KIPASS Warnings: NO TRANSPONDER and OthersOn a Kawasaki Concours 14, NO TRANSPONDER means the bike cannot find its KIPASS fob nearby, and you have about 10 seconds, while the warning symbol is showing, to bring a registered fob back and switch on again.
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Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Ysidro,_San_Diego
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Ysidro_Port_of_Entry
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Ysidro_Transit_Center
- https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community-plans/san-ysidro
- https://www.sdmts.com/rider-info/transit-station-parking
- https://wheretheroadforks.com/how-to-park-for-free-at-the-tijuana-border/
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