2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom
| Factory code | FLHRS |
|---|---|
| Engine | Twin Cam 88 |
| Factory head unit | No factory options — HogPlay Screen recommended |
| Factory USB location | None |
The 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom struck a different pose than its bagger siblings — stripped-down front end, blacked-out finishes, and a lower, leaner stance built around the Twin Cam 88 engine that powered Harley's touring line through the early 2000s. It kept the Road King's signature detachable windshield and classic touring roots but leaned harder into custom style. What it never got was a factory radio or infotainment system. Riders wanting to run Apple CarPlay or Android Auto on this 2004 Road King Custom need to add it themselves — that's where the HogPlay Media Screen comes in.
No Factory Radio — Add Your Own Screen
The 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom 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 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom
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Universal parts that fit 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom 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 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom
Harley built the Road King Custom to split the difference between stripped-down cruiser attitude and long-haul touring comfort, and the Twin Cam 88 under the tank delivered the torque to back it up. It's a bike riders still hang onto for exactly that blend — but 2004 electronics didn't include any provision for a screen, GPS, or phone integration, so navigation and music have always meant a phone in a pocket or a separate mount.
The HogPlay Media Screen closes that gap without touching the bike's stripped-back look. The 7-inch display mounts to the handlebars, wires straight to power and ground, and runs wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto once it's connected. The mount is reversible, so it clears the way for the low-slung custom bars without ruining sightlines, and the whole install stays add-on rather than permanent.
2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom 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 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom.
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom?
The 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom 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 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom?
The HogPlay Media Screen on the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom 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 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom 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 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom?
No — the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom 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 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom on its own.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom?
The part made for the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom 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 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
Neither is needed on the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom: 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 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom wireless?
Yes — the HogPlay Media Screen runs Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom fully wireless; pair your phone once over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Turn any 2004 Road King Custom into a connected ride with the HogPlay Media Screen. Dual Bluetooth means one channel pairs to your phone for wireless CarPlay or Android Auto while the second streams audio out to an auxiliary amp, handlebar speakers, or a portable Bluetooth speaker riding along. A built-in speaker on the unit itself handles turn-by-turn voice prompts and casual audio on its own, no external speaker required. Sealed and waterproof through and through, it's built rugged enough to shrug off rain, road grime, and everything else a custom Harley sees.
Android Auto on the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom: HogPlay makes the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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