1996 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 1996 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic
| Factory code | FLHTCUI |
|---|---|
| Engine | Evolution 1340 |
| Factory head unit | None from factory — add an aftermarket CarPlay radio |
| Factory USB location | None |
The 1996 Ultra Classic is a full-dress batwing tourer that left the factory with no audio provisions whatsoever — no radio, no wiring, nothing behind the fairing shell. That's an opportunity: with the proper 96-97 install kit and wire harness, a Diamond Audio MS-HD9813 or Soundstream SG-V2 / WHD.9813, both cut for the 1998-2013 batwing pocket, fits this bike cleanly. That brings wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to a machine decades older than Boom Box, and a HogPlay Media Box behind it adds Netflix and YouTube for the long haul.
Headset Bypass Required
The factory radio locks CarPlay behind a paired headset. A HogPlay headset bypass removes that so CarPlay and the USB port work without one — then a Media Box or Piglet adds wireless CarPlay, Android Auto and streaming apps.
We also stock universal parts that fit the 1996 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 1996 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic and most other motorcycles
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✓ Universal fitHogPlay 7" Motorcycle Touchscreen - Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto & Screen MirroringAbout the 1996 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic
With the correct fitment kit and harness, a Diamond Audio MS-HD9813 or Soundstream SG-V2 / WHD.9813 drops into the 1996 Ultra Classic's batwing fairing and delivers wireless CarPlay and Android Auto where no factory radio ever existed.
The HogPlay Media Box then pairs with that new radio to unlock Netflix, YouTube and streaming apps, turning a blank fairing into a full media cockpit.
1996 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 1996 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 1996 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic runs an aftermarket head unit that already handles Apple CarPlay. A HogPlay Media Box or Piglet adds wireless Android Auto and streaming apps (and makes CarPlay wireless), no headset bypass needed.
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 1996 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic?
Your 1996 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic aftermarket radio already runs CarPlay, so just add a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet for wireless Android Auto and streaming apps, no bypass needed.
What apps and streaming can I run on the 1996 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic?
A HogPlay Media Box adds Android Auto plus Netflix, YouTube, maps and music to the 1996 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic aftermarket radio; a Piglet adds wireless Android Auto and CarPlay mirroring in a smaller package.
Is the HogPlay install on the 1996 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 1996 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic is true plug-and-play — a simple electrical connection with no cutting, splicing or flashing, and it's fully reversible. Setup is easy; exactly how you reach the connector varies by bike (USB adaptors plug straight in, while some radio-mounted bypasses need brief fairing or radio access).
Do I need a bypass to add Android Auto to the 1996 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic?
No — the 1996 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic aftermarket radio already runs Apple CarPlay, so no bypass is needed. Add a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet for wireless Android Auto and streaming apps.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 1996 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic?
The 1996 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic fits a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet that plugs into the aftermarket radio for wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Confirm the exact set for your bike with What Fits.
For the 1996 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
Both work on the 1996 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic aftermarket radio. The HogPlay Media Box is the full media center — Android Auto, CarPlay, Netflix, YouTube and maps; the Piglet is a pocket-size USB adaptor for wireless Android Auto and CarPlay without the extra streaming apps.
Is Android Auto on the 1996 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic wireless?
Yes — a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet gives the 1996 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic fully wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on its aftermarket radio.
A 1996 Ultra Classic starts this upgrade from a clean slate — no factory radio to work around, just an open batwing pocket ready for a fairing-matched CarPlay unit. Once that's installed, the HogPlay Media Box connects in behind it and unlocks Netflix, YouTube and the whole streaming lineup. It's a plug-and-play add, no cutting or splicing into anything original, giving this full-dress classic modern media it never had a chance to carry from the factory.
Android Auto on the 1996 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic: HogPlay makes the 1996 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 1996 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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