CSU Channel Islands sits by itself at the foot of the Santa Monica Mountains south of Camarillo, reached by Lewis Road and University Drive. There is no town around it, so a rider who loses a key here cannot walk to a shop, and the campus rules do not allow personal vehicles to stay overnight outside the student housing lots without authorization.
We work only on motorcycles and scooters. We cut replacement keys, program transponder keys, extract broken keys and repair ignitions, seat locks and gas caps at the bike, and we ask for photo ID with registration or title. The parking details below come from the CSUCI Traffic and Parking Regulations published by Transportation and Parking Services.
Motorcycle permits at CSUCI
CSUCI sells motorcycle permits separately from car permits. Check Transportation and Parking Services for the permit options, how to buy one and how it has to be displayed on the bike.
The regulations define a motorcycle as any two or three-wheel self-propelled vehicle that the California DMV requires to be licensed, so plated mopeds and motor scooters are covered by the same rules.
Where the Motorcycles Only areas are
Motorcycles with motorcycle permits must park in a designated motorcycle spot. The regulations name the lots that have them: A4, A7, Courtyard 37, SH1 and SH2. Signs reading Motorcycles Only mark the sections of those lots. Lot assignments can be revised, so go by the signs and the current regulations.
Parking outside the designated motorcycle areas, or parking incorrectly, is prohibited and can bring a citation with the possibility of impound or tow at the owner's expense. Commuter permits are not valid in the SH student housing lots, and student housing permits are not valid in the A lots.
- Designated motorcycle areas named in the regulations: Lots A4 and A7, Courtyard 37, SH1 and SH2.
- Look for Motorcycles Only signs.
- Where curb parking is allowed, a motorcycle must have at least one wheel or fender touching the right-hand curb.
Riding and overnight rules
Two and three-wheel motor vehicles may circulate only on paved motor vehicle roadways. They are not allowed on sidewalks or off road on campus property, and the posted speed limits on campus roads and in the lots are low.
Overnight parking of personal vehicles is not allowed on campus except in student housing lots or with specific authorization. If a lost key leaves your bike in an A lot at the end of the day, call Transportation and Parking Services or campus police so it is on record.
Parking during a service call
Parking on campus is by permit only except for marked visitor spaces, and street parking is prohibited unless signs say otherwise. The regulations provide for vendor permits and for sponsorship of a vendor by a campus department or tenant, and they reserve contractor permits for firms with a contract or service agreement with the university.
We cannot promise that our vehicle will be allowed next to your bike. Tell us the lot and the row or nearest building, and check with the parking office whether a service vehicle needs a permit to stop there.
What to tell us when you call
- The lot name on the sign: A4, A7, Courtyard 37, SH1, SH2 or another lot.
- The nearest building or the row within the lot.
- Whether the bike is in a Motorcycles Only section.
- 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 CSU Channel Islands
Everything is done at the bike at CSU Channel Islands: 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 CSU Channel Islands
| Common call-out spots | Lot A4 and Lot A7, Courtyard 37, Student housing lots SH1 and SH2, University Glen and Town Center, CSUCI University Park, John Spoor Broome Library |
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| ZIP codes | 93012 |
Stuck at CSU Channel Islands without a key?
Call or text with your year, make, model and where the bike is parked.
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Local notes for CSU Channel Islands riders
- Personal vehicles cannot stay overnight outside the student housing lots without authorization, so report a stranded bike to the parking office.
- Commuter permits are not valid in SH1 or SH2, and housing permits are not valid in the A lots.
- The campus is isolated, so give us the lot name exactly as posted. It saves a slow lap of the lots looking for the bike.
Riding roads near CSU Channel Islands
- Lewis Road: The main route from Highway 101 in Camarillo south to University Drive and the campus entrance.
- Potrero Road: Runs east from the campus area through Hidden Valley toward Newbury Park.
- Hueneme Road and Las Posas Road: The flat farm roads west and south of campus that connect to Oxnard, Port Hueneme and Pacific Coast Highway.
Makes we cut and program keys for at CSU Channel Islands
- 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
CSU Channel Islands motorcycle key FAQ
Where can motorcycles park at CSU Channel Islands?
The campus regulations name designated motorcycle areas in Lots A4 and A7, Courtyard 37, SH1 and SH2, marked with Motorcycles Only signs. Parking a permitted motorcycle elsewhere can be cited.
I lost my key and my bike is in Lot A4. Can it stay overnight?
The regulations do not allow overnight parking of personal vehicles outside student housing lots without specific authorization. Contact Transportation and Parking Services so the bike is on record, and call us about a new key.
Do you need my registration to make a key on campus?
Yes. We ask for photo ID plus registration or title before making a key. If the paperwork is locked under the seat, we can open the seat first.
Helpful guides
- Can a Locksmith Make a Motorcycle Key From the VIN?Sometimes, but not directly.
- Corroded Motorcycle Locks From Salt Air: Signs and CareSalt air corrodes the small parts inside ignition, seat and fuel cap locks, and the first signs are a gritty key, a lock that needs a second try, or a little-used lock that stops working.
- Cruiser and Touring Motorcycle Keys: Bags, Forks, FobsYes, keys for cruisers and touring bikes can be replaced, and on most of them it is a mechanical job because the key is a plain cut or barrel key.
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Sources
- https://www.csuci.edu/office-departments/publicsafety/parking/index.html
- https://www.csuci.edu/office-departments/publicsafety/parking/parking-regulations.html
- https://www.csuci.edu/office-departments/publicsafety/parking/2026-parking-regulations.pdf
- https://www.csuci.edu/office-departments/publicsafety/parking/parking-fee.html
- https://www.csuci.edu/office-departments/publicsafety/parking/parking-forms.html
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