2005 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide with Sidecar (FLHT)
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2005 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide with Sidecar (FLHT)
| Factory code | FLHT |
|---|---|
| Engine | Twin Cam 88 |
| Factory head unit | No factory options — HogPlay Screen recommended |
| Factory USB location | None |
The 2005 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide with Sidecar paired the big-bagger Electra Glide platform with sidecar-specific geometry — heavier-duty forks, a wider stance, and suspension tuned to haul a third wheel down the highway. Power came from the Twin Cam 88, the workhorse V-twin that carried Harley's touring line through the mid-2000s. What this rig never got was a modern screen: no CarPlay, no Android Auto, no GPS on the bar. The HogPlay Media Screen bolts on and fixes that in an afternoon.
No Factory Radio — Add Your Own Screen
The 2005 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide with Sidecar (FLHT) 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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Riding a sidecar rig changes the math — more weight, more surface area, a machine built for stability over lean angle, and the FLHT's Twin Cam 88 was tuned for exactly that kind of steady, torque-first pulling power rather than outright speed. It's a bike built to log highway miles two-up, or three with a hack attached, which is exactly where a modern screen earns its keep.
The HogPlay Media Screen mounts to the handlebar with a standard clamp, so it works around the wider bar geometry sidecar rigs often run. Wiring is simple: tap power and ground, done. The mount is reversible, so it can move rider-side or be repositioned without redrilling anything, letting you find the angle that clears the sidecar linkage and controls.
2005 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide with Sidecar (FLHT) CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2005 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide with Sidecar (FLHT) support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2005 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide with Sidecar (FLHT) 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 Electra Glide with Sidecar (FLHT).
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 2005 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide with Sidecar (FLHT)?
The 2005 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide with Sidecar (FLHT) 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 Electra Glide with Sidecar (FLHT)?
The HogPlay Media Screen on the 2005 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide with Sidecar (FLHT) 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 Electra Glide with Sidecar (FLHT) plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2005 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide with Sidecar (FLHT) 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 Electra Glide with Sidecar (FLHT)?
No — the 2005 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide with Sidecar (FLHT) 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 Electra Glide with Sidecar (FLHT) on its own.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 2005 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide with Sidecar (FLHT)?
The part made for the 2005 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide with Sidecar (FLHT) 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 Electra Glide with Sidecar (FLHT), is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
Neither is needed on the 2005 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide with Sidecar (FLHT): 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 Electra Glide with Sidecar (FLHT) wireless?
Yes — the HogPlay Media Screen runs Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the 2005 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide with Sidecar (FLHT) fully wireless; pair your phone once over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
On the 2005 FLHT Sidecar, the HogPlay Media Screen runs dual Bluetooth — one channel pairs your phone for wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, the other feeds an auxiliary amp, handlebar speakers, or a portable Bluetooth speaker. A built-in speaker covers turn-by-turn voice prompts and light audio on its own. The whole unit is fully sealed and waterproof, rugged enough for long sidecar miles in any weather.
Android Auto on the 2005 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide with Sidecar (FLHT): HogPlay makes the 2005 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide with Sidecar (FLHT) run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2005 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide with Sidecar (FLHT), then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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