1998 Harley-Davidson MT500
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 1998 Harley-Davidson MT500
| Factory code | MT500 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Rotax 500 Single |
| Factory head unit | No factory options — HogPlay Screen recommended |
| Factory USB location | None |
The 1998 Harley-Davidson MT500 carried the same Rotax 500cc single-cylinder engine that made the MT-series known for its no-nonsense reliability in tough conditions. It's a bike built entirely around function, with a cockpit that never included a radio or display of any kind. The HogPlay Media Screen brings this utility bike into modern territory with a 7-inch handlebar-mounted touchscreen, wired to power and ground, delivering wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to a machine that was never meant to have a screen.
No Factory Radio — Add Your Own Screen
The 1998 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 1998 Harley-Davidson MT500
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✓ Universal fitHogPlay 7" Motorcycle Touchscreen - Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto & Screen MirroringWe also stock universal parts that fit the 1998 Harley-Davidson MT500 and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 1998 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 1998 Harley-Davidson MT500
The 1998 MT500's minimalist cockpit gives an accessory mount plenty of clear space on the handlebar without interfering with its original controls.
The HogPlay Screen bolts to the bar, connects to power and ground, and installs reversibly, keeping the bike's stock utility configuration fully intact.
1998 Harley-Davidson MT500 CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 1998 Harley-Davidson MT500 support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 1998 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 1998 Harley-Davidson MT500.
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 1998 Harley-Davidson MT500?
The 1998 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 1998 Harley-Davidson MT500?
The HogPlay Media Screen on the 1998 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 1998 Harley-Davidson MT500 plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 1998 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 1998 Harley-Davidson MT500?
No — the 1998 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 1998 Harley-Davidson MT500 on its own.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 1998 Harley-Davidson MT500?
The part made for the 1998 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 1998 Harley-Davidson MT500, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
Neither is needed on the 1998 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 1998 Harley-Davidson MT500 wireless?
Yes — the HogPlay Media Screen runs Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the 1998 Harley-Davidson MT500 fully wireless; pair your phone once over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Turn the 1998 MT500 into a connected ride with the HogPlay Media Screen, a bar-mounted 7-inch touchscreen for bikes with no factory audio system at all. One Bluetooth channel links to your phone for CarPlay or Android Auto navigation and calls, while a second channel pairs simultaneously to an aux amp, handlebar speakers, or a portable Bluetooth speaker. A built-in speaker covers turn-by-turn prompts on its own. Fully sealed and waterproof, the housing is built for the same demanding conditions this single-cylinder machine was designed to handle.
Android Auto on the 1998 Harley-Davidson MT500: HogPlay makes the 1998 Harley-Davidson MT500 run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 1998 Harley-Davidson MT500, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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