2005 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom with Sidecar (FLHRSI)
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2005 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom with Sidecar (FLHRSI)
| Factory code | FLHRSI |
|---|---|
| Engine | Twin Cam 88 |
| Factory head unit | No factory options — HogPlay Screen recommended |
| Factory USB location | None |
The 2005 Harley-Davidson FLHRS/I Road King Custom pairs the King's chrome nacelle headlight and laced wheels with a factory-style sidecar, turning a solo tourer into a three-wheeled hauler for two-up-plus-passenger riding. Power comes from the fuel-injected Twin Cam 88, torquey enough to pull the extra weight of a sidecar rig without strain. What this 2005 Road King Custom never had is a screen of any kind — no navigation, no phone integration, nothing past an AM/FM head unit. The HogPlay Media Screen fixes that with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto bolted right to the bars.
No Factory Radio — Add Your Own Screen
The 2005 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom with Sidecar (FLHRSI) 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 2005 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom with Sidecar (FLHRSI)
Harley built the Road King Custom as the blacked-out, mini-ape-bar alternative to the standard King, and bolting a sidecar to one — like this 2005 FLHRS/I — was a common way to add stability and hauling capacity without stepping up to a full dresser. The Twin Cam 88 underneath shrugs off the added drag, especially with factory EFI keeping the fueling consistent at low speed and heavy load.
The HogPlay Media Screen mounts to the handlebars in roughly the same footprint as a stock gauge, so it clears the sidecar's extra hardware and control linkage without a fight. It wires straight to power and ground — no data-bus tie-in, no dash surgery — and the mount reverses for left- or right-hand bar setups, which matters when cable routing gets tight around a sidecar mount.
2005 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom with Sidecar (FLHRSI) CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2005 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom with Sidecar (FLHRSI) support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2005 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom with Sidecar (FLHRSI) 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 2005 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom with Sidecar (FLHRSI).
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 2005 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom with Sidecar (FLHRSI)?
The 2005 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom with Sidecar (FLHRSI) 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 2005 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom with Sidecar (FLHRSI)?
The HogPlay Media Screen on the 2005 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom with Sidecar (FLHRSI) 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 2005 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom with Sidecar (FLHRSI) plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2005 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom with Sidecar (FLHRSI) 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 2005 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom with Sidecar (FLHRSI)?
No — the 2005 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom with Sidecar (FLHRSI) 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 2005 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom with Sidecar (FLHRSI) on its own.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 2005 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom with Sidecar (FLHRSI)?
The part made for the 2005 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom with Sidecar (FLHRSI) 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 2005 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom with Sidecar (FLHRSI), is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
Neither is needed on the 2005 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom with Sidecar (FLHRSI): 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 2005 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom with Sidecar (FLHRSI) wireless?
Yes — the HogPlay Media Screen runs Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the 2005 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom with Sidecar (FLHRSI) fully wireless; pair your phone once over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Every HogPlay Media Screen runs dual Bluetooth: pair a phone for wireless CarPlay or Android Auto on one channel, and feed a second signal to an auxiliary amp, handlebar speakers, or a portable Bluetooth speaker — handy on a sidecar-equipped 2005 Road King Custom. A built-in speaker covers turn-by-turn prompts and light audio on its own, and the housing is fully sealed, waterproof, and rugged enough for whatever this FLHRS/I sees on the road.
Android Auto on the 2005 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom with Sidecar (FLHRSI): HogPlay makes the 2005 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom with Sidecar (FLHRSI) run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2005 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom with Sidecar (FLHRSI), then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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