1997 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 1997 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail
| Factory code | FXSTSB |
|---|---|
| Engine | Evolution 1340 |
| Factory head unit | No factory options — HogPlay Screen recommended |
| Factory USB location | None |
The 1997 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail carried its retro front end and Evolution 1340 into another model year, with a cockpit that remained entirely analog — no radio, no factory screen, just an open handlebar. That clean slate makes the HogPlay Media Screen a natural fit: a 7-inch touchscreen that mounts to the bar and wires into power and ground, giving this vintage-styled Softail wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
No Factory Radio — Add Your Own Screen
The 1997 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail 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 Springer Softail
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Universal parts that fit 1997 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail 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 Springer Softail
The 1997 Springer Softail's minimalist dash leaves the handlebar open for a small accessory mount that doesn't compete with its classic springer-fork styling.
The HogPlay Screen bolts to the bar, taps power and ground from the existing harness, and installs reversibly, so the Springer's original build stays untouched.
1997 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 1997 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 1997 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail 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 Springer Softail.
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 1997 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail?
The 1997 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail 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 Springer Softail?
The HogPlay Media Screen on the 1997 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail 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 Springer Softail plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 1997 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail 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 Springer Softail?
No — the 1997 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail 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 Springer Softail on its own.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 1997 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail?
The part made for the 1997 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail 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 Springer Softail, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
Neither is needed on the 1997 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail: 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 Springer Softail wireless?
Yes — the HogPlay Media Screen runs Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the 1997 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail fully wireless; pair your phone once over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Add modern connectivity to the 1997 Springer Softail with the HogPlay Media Screen, a 7-inch bar-mounted touchscreen built for bikes that never came with one. One Bluetooth channel handles CarPlay or Android Auto navigation and calls from your phone, and a second pairs at the same time to an aux amp, handlebar speakers, or a portable Bluetooth speaker. A small built-in speaker covers turn-by-turn prompts on its own. Fully sealed and waterproof, the housing is built to last as long as the Springer's classic styling stays in fashion.
Android Auto on the 1997 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail: HogPlay makes the 1997 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 1997 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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