1999 Harley-Davidson MT500
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 1999 Harley-Davidson MT500
| Factory code | MT500 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Revolution X 500 |
| Factory head unit | No factory options — HogPlay Screen recommended |
| Factory USB location | None |
The 1999 Harley-Davidson MT500 is unlike anything else ever stamped with the Bar & Shield — a stripped-down military dual-sport built for British and NATO evaluation, powered by a rugged 500cc Rotax single-cylinder engine with kickstart-only ignition and none of the chrome or comfort of a typical Harley. Fewer than 500 were ever built, making it one of the rarest machines the factory has produced. A bike this spartan obviously never came with a factory radio or screen, so if you want modern connectivity on your MT500, the HogPlay Media Screen bolts straight to the bars and gets you there.
No Factory Radio — Add Your Own Screen
The 1999 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 1999 Harley-Davidson MT500
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✓ Universal fitHogPlay Universal Motorcycle USB Charging Ports - USB-A & USB-C (Harley-Davidson, Indian, Goldwing)About the 1999 Harley-Davidson MT500
Descended from the British military's Armstrong MT500 program, the 1999 MT500 was engineered to survive mud, dust, and abuse without complaint — its 500cc SOHC Rotax single, five-speed gearbox, and 355-pound dry weight make it the lightest, most unconventional machine ever to wear the Harley-Davidson name. There's no fairing, no dash electronics, nothing beyond a headlight and a kickstart lever.
Adding the HogPlay Media Screen works with that simplicity instead of against it. The 7-inch screen clamps to the handlebars, taps into a 12V power and ground source for juice, and pairs wirelessly with your phone for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. The mount reverses for left- or right-side placement, so it tucks in wherever the MT500's stripped-down cockpit has room.
1999 Harley-Davidson MT500 CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 1999 Harley-Davidson MT500 support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 1999 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 1999 Harley-Davidson MT500.
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 1999 Harley-Davidson MT500?
The 1999 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 1999 Harley-Davidson MT500?
The HogPlay Media Screen on the 1999 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 1999 Harley-Davidson MT500 plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 1999 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 1999 Harley-Davidson MT500?
No — the 1999 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 1999 Harley-Davidson MT500 on its own.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 1999 Harley-Davidson MT500?
The part made for the 1999 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 1999 Harley-Davidson MT500, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
Neither is needed on the 1999 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 1999 Harley-Davidson MT500 wireless?
Yes — the HogPlay Media Screen runs Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the 1999 Harley-Davidson MT500 fully wireless; pair your phone once over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Built into the HogPlay Media Screen is dual Bluetooth, so your 1999 MT500 can pair a phone for wireless CarPlay or Android Auto on one channel while feeding a second to an auxiliary amp, handlebar speakers, or a portable Bluetooth speaker. A small onboard speaker handles turn-by-turn voice prompts and light audio on its own. The housing is fully sealed and waterproof, built rugged enough to suit a military-bred machine designed to take a beating.
Android Auto on the 1999 Harley-Davidson MT500: HogPlay makes the 1999 Harley-Davidson MT500 run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 1999 Harley-Davidson MT500, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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