2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Sidecar
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Sidecar
| Factory code | FLTRU |
|---|---|
| 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) |
By 2001 the Ultra Sidecar had settled into its role as a go-anywhere tourer, favored by riders hauling a passenger or gear who wanted three-wheel confidence at stoplights and low speed. Its base radio was competent AM/FM gear, nothing more - CarPlay and Android Auto weren't part of any motorcycle's vocabulary yet. HogPlay lays out the aftermarket radio and streaming path that brings both to this fairing now.
No Factory CarPlay — Add It Your Way
The 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Sidecar 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 wireless Apple CarPlay — SoundStream, Boss and Diamond Audio include Android Auto natively, while Rockford Fosgate and Aquatic AV gain it once you add a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet, which also unleash Netflix, YouTube, streaming apps, 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 and Android Auto too.
We also stock universal parts that fit the 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Sidecar and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Sidecar and most other motorcycles
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✓ Universal fitHogPlay 7" Motorcycle Touchscreen - Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto & Screen MirroringAbout the 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Sidecar
By 2001 the Ultra Sidecar had a following among riders who valued the confidence of three wheels under a full touring rig - stable at stoplights, predictable in a crosswind, and built to carry a passenger or a dog in the tub for the long haul. The fairing dash on this generation is simple and durable, exactly what riders wanted from a factory radio in 2001.
What it didn't offer, and couldn't have, was Apple CarPlay or Android Auto - neither existed yet. Riders bringing this sidecar rig into the modern era usually start with an aftermarket CarPlay radio built for the fairing opening; Aquatic AV and SoundStream both make units sized for this dash that include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto out of the box.
Add a HogPlay Media Box to that new radio and you gain Android Auto along with Netflix, YouTube, YouTube Music, and podcasts playing from an SD card or USB drive - no phone data needed. A HogPlay USB Piglet is the pick for Android Auto plus Mirror Link or AirPlay mirroring. Or skip the radio swap entirely with a bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen.
2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Sidecar CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Sidecar support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Sidecar came with the Harley-Davidson factory touring radio (1999–2005), which sounded good in its day but has no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. HogPlay adds both: a bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto built in, or an aftermarket CarPlay radio paired with a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet for Android Auto and apps.
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Sidecar?
Two ways to get Android Auto on the 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Sidecar: fit a bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen, which has wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay built in; or add an aftermarket CarPlay radio and pair it with a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet for Android Auto and streaming apps.
What apps and streaming can I run on the 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Sidecar?
On an aftermarket radio, a HogPlay Media Box adds Android Auto plus Netflix, YouTube, maps and music, and a Piglet adds wireless CarPlay and Android Auto in a smaller package; or a bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen does it all in one unit, no radio swap needed.
Is the HogPlay install on the 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Sidecar plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Sidecar 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 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Sidecar?
No bypass applies — the 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Sidecar Harley-Davidson factory touring radio (1999–2005) has no Apple CarPlay to unlock. Add Android Auto with a bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen (wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay built in), or an aftermarket CarPlay radio paired with a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Sidecar?
For the 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Sidecar the fits are a bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen (all-in-one), or a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet added to an aftermarket CarPlay radio. Confirm the exact set for your bike with What Fits.
For the 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Sidecar, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
On the 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Sidecar, the HogPlay Media Box is the full media center (Android Auto, CarPlay, Netflix, YouTube, maps) for an aftermarket radio, while the Piglet is a pocket-size USB adaptor for wireless Android Auto and CarPlay. For one box with no radio swap, the bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen has both built in.
Is Android Auto on the 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Sidecar wireless?
Yes — whether through a HogPlay Media Screen or a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet on an aftermarket radio, Android Auto on the 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Sidecar is fully wireless.
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 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Sidecar: HogPlay makes the 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Sidecar run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Sidecar, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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