San Diego State sits on a mesa above Interstate 8, and its parking is stacked into numbered structures and lots around the edge of campus. Riders park in M motorcycle stalls, then walk in past Hepner Hall or Viejas Arena. When a key is lost somewhere on that walk or breaks off in the ignition, the bike is stuck in a stall where the campus parking rules keep applying.
We work only on motorcycles and scooters. We cut and program new keys, extract broken ones, and repair damaged ignitions and seat locks at the bike. Have photo ID and registration or title ready. Below is what SDSU Transportation Services publishes about motorcycle parking, so you know the rules that apply while the bike sits.
Motorcycle permits at SDSU
SDSU Transportation Services sells motorcycle permits, and its rules state that a motorcycle permit is valid in any M motorcycle stall. Permits are digital and checked against the license plate, so the plate on the bike is what gets read.
SDSU requires a paid permit to park on campus, and the office does not exempt evenings, weekends or holidays. Do not assume a stranded bike is safe from a citation after hours. Check Transportation Services for the permit options and the enforcement rules in force.
Where the M motorcycle stalls are
The parking rules list these authorized locations for motorcycle permits: P1, P2, P2B, P3, P4, P6, P7, P12, P14, P15 and P17A. SDSU uses P numbers for both its parking structures and its surface lots, so the sign at the entrance is the name to give us. Lots are renumbered and rebuilt from time to time, so check Transportation Services for the current list.
Motorcycles must park in areas designated for motorcycles. The rules specifically say not to use bicycle or scooter parking areas.
Riding rules for motorcycles and motor scooters
SDSU's rules say motor scooters, motorbikes and motorcycles shall be operated only on curbed streets and vehicular thoroughfares. They may not be ridden or walked elsewhere on campus, which means you should not push a dead bike across a walkway to get it closer to a road.
Shared e-scooters and bikes belong to a separate micromobility program with its own parking spots. Those spots are not for privately owned motorcycles or motor scooters.
Parking during a service call
Visitor parking at SDSU is paid, and visitors may not use Faculty/Staff, Service/Vendor or Special Permit spaces. SDSU marks Service/Vendor stalls in yellow with signs and issues its own permits for them.
We cannot promise that our vehicle will be allowed next to your bike. Tell us the lot or structure and the level, and check with the parking office whether a service vehicle needs a permit to stop there.
What to tell us when you call
- The P number on the structure or lot sign, and the level if it is a structure.
- The nearest entrance, stairwell or building.
- Whether the bike is in an M stall.
- Year, make and model, and whether any working key is left.
- That you have photo ID and registration or title with you.
Motorcycle key services at San Diego State University
Everything is done at the bike at San Diego State University: 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 at San Diego State University
| Common call-out spots | Hepner Hall, Viejas Arena, Campanile Walkway, Calpulli Garage, Student Services Garage, SDSU Transit Center trolley station |
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| ZIP codes | 92182, 92115 |
Stuck at San Diego State University without a key?
Call or text with your year, make, model and where the bike is parked.
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Local notes for San Diego State University riders
- Keep your permit valid while the bike is stranded. SDSU does not exempt nights, weekends or holidays.
- Unpaid citations escalate, so deal with any ticket on a stuck bike promptly and tell Transportation Services why the bike has not moved.
- Motorcycles may be operated only on curbed streets and vehicular thoroughfares. Leave the bike where it is and send us the P number.
Riding roads near San Diego State University
- Interstate 8: The main commuter route, with the College Avenue exit leading straight up to campus.
- College Avenue and Montezuma Road: The surface streets that feed most of the parking structures on the east and south sides.
- Fairmount Avenue: Connects Interstate 8 to Montezuma Road and the west side of campus.
Makes we cut and program keys for at San Diego State University
- 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 Diego State University motorcycle key FAQ
I lost my motorcycle key at SDSU. Can you make a new one in the parking structure?
That is the work we do, including when every key is lost, as long as we can reach the bike. Tell us the P number and level, and check with the parking office whether a service vehicle needs a permit. Bring photo ID and registration or title.
Where can motorcycles park at SDSU?
SDSU's parking rules say motorcycle permits are valid in any M motorcycle stall, with authorized locations listed as P1, P2, P2B, P3, P4, P6, P7, P12, P14, P15 and P17A. Check Transportation Services for the current list.
Can I park my scooter at a bike rack on campus?
Not if it is a motor scooter. SDSU's rules say motor scooters, motorbikes and motorcycles must park in areas designated for motorcycles, not in bicycle or scooter areas.
My key snapped in the ignition and the bike is in P12. What do you need from me?
Tell us the P number, the level and the nearest stairwell or entrance, plus the year, make and model. Keep the broken piece of the key if you have it, and have your ID and registration ready.
Helpful guides
- When to Get a Spare Motorcycle Key, and Why NowGet a spare motorcycle key as soon as you are down to one working key.
- Worn or Bent Motorcycle Key: Signs, Risks and the Right FixA worn motorcycle key shows up as a key that needs wiggling, works in one lock but not another, or works worse than the spare.
- Yamaha Smart Key Light Flashing or Key Not RecognizedIn the Yamaha XMAX owner's manual this page follows, the smart key system indicator light should come on for about 4 seconds after you push the main switch knob, which is your window to turn the switch.
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Sources
- https://transportation.sdsu.edu/permits/rules-and-regulations
- https://transportation.sdsu.edu/permits/student
- https://transportation.sdsu.edu/permits/visitor
- https://transportation.sdsu.edu/commuting/micromobility
- https://transportation.sdsu.edu/citations
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