1999 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 1999 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail
| Factory code | FXSTS |
|---|---|
| Engine | Evolution 1340 |
| Factory head unit | No factory options — HogPlay Screen recommended |
| Factory USB location | None |
The 1999 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail closed out an era: it was the last Softail built with the classic Evolution 1340 big twin before the counter-balanced Twin Cam 88B took over the Softail line in 2000. Its exposed leaf-spring front end and hardtail-look Softail chassis gave it a pre-war silhouette that made it one of the most photographed bikes of the '90s. Like every Harley of this vintage, it left the factory with no radio or infotainment of any kind — so riders who want modern sound and navigation add the HogPlay Media Screen, a bar-mounted 7-inch display built for exactly this problem.
No Factory Radio — Add Your Own Screen
The 1999 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.)
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✓ Universal fitHogPlay Universal Motorcycle USB Charging Ports - USB-A & USB-C (Harley-Davidson, Indian, Goldwing)About the 1999 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail
The Springer Softail's whole appeal was theater: that visible, mechanical springer fork up front doing real suspension work in plain sight, paired with a Softail rear end that hid its shocks under the frame to fake a rigid look. It was Harley leaning hard into nostalgia, and in 1999 it did so with the last of the Evolution-powered Softails before the platform moved to Twin Cam power. None of that heritage engineering left room for a stereo, which is where the HogPlay Media Screen comes in.
Installation keeps the bike's clean lines intact. The 7-inch screen clamps to the handlebars, taps into a 12V power and ground source under the tailpiece or battery, and pairs wirelessly with a phone for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Mounting is reversible top or bottom, so it sits at whatever angle works best on those springer bars without any permanent cuts or splices to the wiring.
1999 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 1999 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 1999 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 1999 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail.
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 1999 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail?
The 1999 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 1999 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail?
The HogPlay Media Screen on the 1999 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 1999 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 1999 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 1999 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail?
No — the 1999 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 1999 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail on its own.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 1999 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail?
The part made for the 1999 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 1999 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
Neither is needed on the 1999 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 1999 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail wireless?
Yes — the HogPlay Media Screen runs Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the 1999 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail fully wireless; pair your phone once over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Turn any 1999 Springer Softail into a connected ride with the HogPlay Media Screen. Dual Bluetooth means one channel pairs your phone for wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto while the second feeds an auxiliary amp, handlebar speakers, or a portable Bluetooth speaker — and a small built-in speaker on the unit itself handles turn-by-turn voice prompts and light audio on its own. The housing is fully sealed and waterproof, built rugged enough to shrug off rain, road grime, and vibration on a bike this age.
Android Auto on the 1999 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail: HogPlay makes the 1999 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 1999 Harley-Davidson Springer Softail, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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