1999 Harley-Davidson Road Glide
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 1999 Harley-Davidson Road Glide
| Factory code | FLTRX |
|---|---|
| Engine | Twin Cam 88 |
| Factory radio | factory touring radio (1999–2005) |
| Factory CarPlay / Android Auto | None from factory — add via an aftermarket radio |
| Factory USB | None (AUX input only) |
The 1999 Road Glide launched Harley's frame-mounted, shark-nose fairing on a long-haul touring platform, backed by a simple base AM/FM radio that was solid for its day but never built with a phone in mind. There's no touchscreen, no Apple CarPlay, and no Android Auto anywhere in that factory dash. HogPlay's guide to aftermarket CarPlay radios shows 1999 Road Glide owners the cleanest path to wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in that same fairing opening.
No Factory CarPlay — Add It Your Way
The 1999 Harley-Davidson Road Glide shipped with the factory factory touring radio (1999–2005) — a solid unit in its day, but no Apple CarPlay, Android Auto or touchscreen. Fit an aftermarket CarPlay radio (SoundStream, Rockford Fosgate, Boss, Diamond Audio or Aquatic AV) for on-board CarPlay and Android Auto, then a HogPlay Media Box unleashes Netflix, YouTube and streaming apps and a Piglet adds Mirror Link and AirPlay. No headset bypass needed — that's a factory-radio thing, not aftermarket. Rather not swap the radio? A bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen adds wireless CarPlay too.
We also stock universal parts that fit the 1999 Harley-Davidson Road Glide and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 1999 Harley-Davidson Road Glide and most other motorcycles
✓ Universal fitHogPlay USB Media Box Power Boost Cable (USB C)✓ Universal fitHogPlay USB Media Box Power Boost Cable (USB A)
✓ Universal fitHogPlay USB Charging Ports - USB-A & USB-C - Universal for Motorcycles
✓ Universal fit7” CarPlay HogPlay Media Screen
✓ Universal fit7” DVR CarPlay HogPlay Media Screen w/ DVR Drive CameraAbout the 1999 Harley-Davidson Road Glide
The 1999 Road Glide set the template every later Road Glide would follow: a fairing bolted to the frame instead of the forks, keeping the front end planted and steady at highway speed. That fixed fairing houses the factory AM/FM radio, and it's a tight, purpose-built opening that aftermarket radio makers now design specifically to fill.
Riders who've lived with the stock unit for two decades usually want the same three things: turn-by-turn navigation on the dash, their own music library, and hands-free calls without pulling over. None of that comes standard on a 1999 base radio, which is why a fairing-specific aftermarket CarPlay head unit has become the go-to swap for this bike.
Brands like SoundStream and Rockford Fosgate build touring radios for this platform with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto already onboard. From there, a HogPlay Media Box layers in Android Auto plus Netflix, YouTube, YouTube Music, and podcast streaming from an SD card or USB drive, a HogPlay USB Piglet adds Android Auto with Mirror Link and AirPlay mirroring, and a bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen covers riders who'd rather keep the stock radio in place.
HogPlay Media Boxes work on Diamond Audio, Boss Audio, Rockford Fosgate, SoundStream and Aquatic AV aftermarket radios to unlock apps, streaming and more — it's not just for factory screens. Running an aftermarket head unit? See the matching aftermarket radio pages.
Android Auto on the 1999 Harley-Davidson Road Glide: HogPlay makes the 1999 Harley-Davidson Road Glide run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto for Harley-Davidson & Indian motorcycles option, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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