1998 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 1998 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail
| Factory code | FXSTS |
|---|---|
| Engine | Evolution 1340 |
| Factory head unit | No factory options — HogPlay Screen recommended |
| Factory USB location | None |
By 1998, the Harley-Davidson Springer Softail had refined its retro-styled front suspension around the Evolution 1340, keeping a cockpit free of any radio or digital display, true to its old-school look. The HogPlay Media Screen was built for exactly this kind of bike — a 7-inch touchscreen mounted to the handlebar and wired to power and ground, bringing wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to a machine designed decades before touchscreens existed on two wheels.
No Factory Radio — Add Your Own Screen
The 1998 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 1998 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail
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✓ Universal fitHogPlay Universal Motorcycle USB Charging Ports - USB-A & USB-C (Harley-Davidson, Indian, Goldwing)About the 1998 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail
The 1998 Springer Softail's clean cockpit and open handlebar leave room for a compact accessory mount without disrupting its vintage-inspired design.
The HogPlay Screen attaches to the bar, connects to power and ground, and mounts reversibly, leaving the Springer's original styling fully intact.
1998 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 1998 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 1998 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 1998 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail.
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 1998 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail?
The 1998 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 1998 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail?
The HogPlay Media Screen on the 1998 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 1998 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 1998 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 1998 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail?
No — the 1998 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 1998 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail on its own.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 1998 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail?
The part made for the 1998 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 1998 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
Neither is needed on the 1998 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 1998 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail wireless?
Yes — the HogPlay Media Screen runs Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the 1998 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail fully wireless; pair your phone once over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Round out the 1998 Springer Softail's classic cockpit with the HogPlay Media Screen, a 7-inch handlebar-mounted touchscreen made for bikes with no factory audio at all. Dual Bluetooth channels run one to your phone for CarPlay or Android Auto navigation and calls, and a second simultaneously to an aux amp, handlebar speakers, or a portable Bluetooth speaker. A small built-in speaker keeps turn-by-turn prompts audible on its own. The fully sealed, waterproof housing takes on the miles just like the Springer's fork takes on the bumps.
Android Auto on the 1998 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail: HogPlay makes the 1998 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 1998 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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