1999 Harley-Davidson Road King with Sidecar (FLHRI)
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King with Sidecar (FLHRI)
| Factory code | FLHRI |
|---|---|
| Engine | Twin Cam 88 |
| Factory head unit | No factory options — HogPlay Screen recommended |
| Factory USB location | None |
The 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King (Road King with Sidecar) landed at the start of a new era for the touring line — the debut year of the Twin Cam 88, a bigger, smoother big twin that gave the King the low-end torque sidecar duty demands. Riders who spec'd the FLHR/I with the sidecar package leaned on that extra pull to haul the third wheel through traffic and highway grades alike, but Harley left the classic leather-and-chrome dash without a factory radio. Add the HogPlay Media Screen and this 1999 Road King finally gets wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
No Factory Radio — Add Your Own Screen
The 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King with Sidecar (FLHRI) 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 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King with Sidecar (FLHRI)
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Universal parts that fit 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King with Sidecar (FLHRI) 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 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King with Sidecar (FLHRI)
For 1999 the Road King's new Twin Cam 88 replaced the old Evolution big twin with more displacement, more torque off idle, and a stiffer bottom end — exactly the upgrade a sidecar-equipped FLHR/I needed to keep pulling that extra wheel without laboring. The touring silhouette, spoked wheels, and leather saddlebags stayed pure Road King, but the cockpit stayed analog: no screen, no navigation, no phone integration of any kind.
The HogPlay Media Screen closes that gap without cutting into the stock wiring harness or dash. The 7-inch unit clamps to the handlebars, wires directly to a switched power source and ground, and pairs wirelessly with your phone for CarPlay or Android Auto. The mount is fully reversible, so the sidecar rig's original factory look returns anytime the screen comes off.
1999 Harley-Davidson Road King with Sidecar (FLHRI) CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King with Sidecar (FLHRI) support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King with Sidecar (FLHRI) 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 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King with Sidecar (FLHRI).
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King with Sidecar (FLHRI)?
The 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King with Sidecar (FLHRI) 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 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King with Sidecar (FLHRI)?
The HogPlay Media Screen on the 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King with Sidecar (FLHRI) 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 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King with Sidecar (FLHRI) plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King with Sidecar (FLHRI) 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 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King with Sidecar (FLHRI)?
No — the 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King with Sidecar (FLHRI) 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 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King with Sidecar (FLHRI) on its own.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King with Sidecar (FLHRI)?
The part made for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King with Sidecar (FLHRI) 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 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King with Sidecar (FLHRI), is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
Neither is needed on the 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King with Sidecar (FLHRI): 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 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King with Sidecar (FLHRI) wireless?
Yes — the HogPlay Media Screen runs Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King with Sidecar (FLHRI) fully wireless; pair your phone once over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Fit a 1999 Road King FLHR/I Sidecar with the HogPlay Media Screen and you get dual Bluetooth built in — one channel pairs your phone for wireless CarPlay or Android Auto, the other feeds an auxiliary amp, handlebar speakers, or a portable Bluetooth speaker. A small onboard speaker covers turn-by-turn voice prompts and light audio on its own. Sealed, waterproof, and built rugged, it's made to ride through whatever the road throws at a sidecar rig.
Android Auto on the 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King with Sidecar (FLHRI): HogPlay makes the 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King with Sidecar (FLHRI) run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King with Sidecar (FLHRI), then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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