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
We also stock universal parts that fit the 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500 and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500 and most other motorcycles
✓ Universal fitHogPlay USB Media Box Power Boost Cable (USB C)✓ Universal fitHogPlay USB Media Box Power Boost Cable (USB A)
✓ Universal fitHogPlay USB Charging Ports - USB-A & USB-C - Universal for MotorcyclesAbout 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.
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 for Harley-Davidson & Indian motorcycles option, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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