2000 Harley-Davidson MT500
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2000 Harley-Davidson MT500
| Factory code | MT500 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Revolution X 500 |
| Factory head unit | No factory options — HogPlay Screen recommended |
| Factory USB location | None |
The 2000 Harley-Davidson MT500 isn't a chrome cruiser -- it's a genuine military dual-sport, built to British Army and NATO spec around a rugged Rotax 504cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine, long-travel suspension, and knobby off-road tires. Stripped down for field duty, it never carried a stereo, dash display, or any onboard electronics beyond the basics. Add the HogPlay Media Screen and this ex-military 2000 MT500 finally gets wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, on the trail or the road.
No Factory Radio — Add Your Own Screen
The 2000 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 2000 Harley-Davidson MT500
✓ Universal fitHogPlay 7" Motorcycle Touchscreen - Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto & Screen Mirror with DVR Dash Cam
✓ Universal fitHogPlay 7" Motorcycle Touchscreen - Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto & Screen MirroringWe also stock universal parts that fit the 2000 Harley-Davidson MT500 and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2000 Harley-Davidson MT500 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 2000 Harley-Davidson MT500
Developed for the British Army and allied forces, the MT500 traded comfort and styling for reliability -- a torquey thumper engine, simple points-free electrics, and a chassis built to take mud, sand, and cold starts in stride. Decades on, surplus MT500s like this 2000 model have found a second life with riders drawn to a genuinely different kind of Harley.
Fitting the HogPlay Media Screen keeps that stripped-down character intact. The 7-inch display clamps to the handlebars, taps into the MT500's 12-volt system with a straightforward power-and-ground hookup, and mounts reversibly so nothing about the bike's original wiring is permanently altered.
2000 Harley-Davidson MT500 CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2000 Harley-Davidson MT500 support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2000 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 2000 Harley-Davidson MT500.
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 2000 Harley-Davidson MT500?
The 2000 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 2000 Harley-Davidson MT500?
The HogPlay Media Screen on the 2000 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 2000 Harley-Davidson MT500 plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2000 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 2000 Harley-Davidson MT500?
No — the 2000 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 2000 Harley-Davidson MT500 on its own.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 2000 Harley-Davidson MT500?
The part made for the 2000 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 2000 Harley-Davidson MT500, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
Neither is needed on the 2000 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 2000 Harley-Davidson MT500 wireless?
Yes — the HogPlay Media Screen runs Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the 2000 Harley-Davidson MT500 fully wireless; pair your phone once over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
A 2000 Harley-Davidson MT500 was built to survive the field, not entertain the rider -- the HogPlay Media Screen fixes that. Dual Bluetooth pairs your phone for wireless CarPlay or Android Auto on one channel while feeding an auxiliary amp, handlebar speakers, or a portable Bluetooth speaker on the other. Its built-in speaker covers turn-by-turn prompts and light audio, and the fully sealed, waterproof, rugged build handles weather the way this ex-military MT500 always has.
Android Auto on the 2000 Harley-Davidson MT500: HogPlay makes the 2000 Harley-Davidson MT500 run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2000 Harley-Davidson MT500, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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