1997 Harley-Davidson MT500
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500
| Factory code | MT500 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Rotax 500 Single |
| Factory head unit | No factory options — HogPlay Screen recommended |
| Factory USB location | None |
Built on a Rotax 500cc single-cylinder engine, the 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500 was engineered as a lightweight, dependable off-road and utility platform, not a touring machine loaded with electronics. Its cockpit carries only essential gauges — no radio, no screen, nothing digital. The HogPlay Media Screen fills that gap with a 7-inch bar-mounted touchscreen powered off the bike's own wiring for power and ground, giving the MT500 wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for the first time in its life, without touching the frame or fairing.
No Factory Radio — Add Your Own Screen
The 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500 left the factory with no radio, stereo or touchscreen to bypass — so instead of a workaround, you add your own. A standalone HogPlay Media Screen is a 7-inch head unit with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, live Maps & Waze navigation, calls and streaming built in — we recommend the Screen 7 Pro with its onboard DVR drive-cam. Most riders settle for Bluetooth-only kits that leave the phone in your pocket with no turn-by-turn directions; this puts it all on the bars instead. It mounts to the handlebars with basic power and ground and comes off just as easily, so reach out to the HogPlay team if you'd like a hand. (Media Box support on Screens is in development.)
HogPlay CarPlay screens that fit 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500
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Universal parts that fit 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500 and most other motorcycles
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✓ Universal fitHogPlay Universal Motorcycle USB Charging Ports - USB-A & USB-C (Harley-Davidson, Indian, Goldwing)About the 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500
The 1997 MT500's open handlebar and sparse dash leave room for a compact accessory mount without crowding the bike's utilitarian layout.
The HogPlay Screen attaches to the handlebar, taps into power and ground, and mounts reversibly so nothing about the MT500's original build is permanently changed.
1997 Harley-Davidson MT500 CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500 support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500 left the factory with no radio or touchscreen, so it cannot run CarPlay on its own. A bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen adds wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, navigation and streaming to the 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500.
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500?
The 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500 has no factory radio, so a HogPlay Media Screen is the way to add Android Auto: it has wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay built in, nothing else required.
What apps and streaming can I run on the 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500?
The HogPlay Media Screen on the 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500 is a self-contained media center: wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus navigation, music and apps on the handlebars.
Is the HogPlay install on the 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500 plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500 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 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500?
No — the 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500 has no factory screen to unlock, so no bypass is involved. A bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen adds wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to the 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500 on its own.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500?
The part made for the 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500 is the bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen — wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, navigation and streaming in one unit. Confirm the exact fit with What Fits.
For the 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
Neither is needed on the 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500: with no factory radio, the all-in-one HogPlay Media Screen is the pick — wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are built in.
Is Android Auto on the 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500 wireless?
Yes — the HogPlay Media Screen runs Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500 fully wireless; pair your phone once over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Add real connectivity to the 1997 MT500 with the HogPlay Media Screen, a 7-inch handlebar-mounted touchscreen designed for bikes with zero factory audio. Dual Bluetooth channels handle navigation and calls from your phone via CarPlay or Android Auto on one channel while a second channel pairs to an aux amp, handlebar speakers, or a portable Bluetooth speaker. A small integrated speaker keeps spoken directions audible on its own. The housing is fully sealed and waterproof, built to survive the same rough terrain this single-cylinder workhorse was designed for.
Android Auto on the 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500: HogPlay makes the 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500 run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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