2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones
| Factory code | FLSTSB |
|---|---|
| Engine | Twin Cam 96B |
| Factory head unit | No factory options — HogPlay Screen recommended |
| Factory USB location | None |
The 2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones brought old-school bobber attitude to the Softail line — a springer front end, bobbed rear fender, solo seat, and a deliberately unfinished, deniked look that harked back to backyard-built choppers of decades past. Under the stripped-down styling sits the Twin Cam 96B, the counter-balanced big twin that powered Softails of the era with smooth, torquey pull. What the Cross Bones never had was a factory stereo — its minimalist dash left no room for one. The HogPlay Media Screen fixes that with a compact 7-inch bar-mounted unit and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
No Factory Radio — Add Your Own Screen
The 2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones 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 2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones
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Universal parts that fit 2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones 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 2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones
Harley built the Cross Bones as a limited, retro-flavored variant riding on the Softail Springer platform, distinguished by its drilled and de-chromed hardware, wrapped handlebars, and vintage two-tone paint schemes that made every unit look like it rolled straight out of a 1940s garage. It's a rider's bike first — low, lean, and light on distractions — which is exactly why the bare dash never got a screen from the factory.
Mounting the HogPlay Media Screen keeps that stripped-down character intact. It clamps to the handlebars on the Cross Bones' springer setup, wires straight to a switched power source and ground, and needs nothing else — no dash cutting, no fairing modification. The mount is reversible for a landscape or portrait view, so it tucks in cleanly next to the classic round gauges instead of fighting the bike's retro lines.
2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones 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 2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones.
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones?
The 2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones 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 2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones?
The HogPlay Media Screen on the 2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones 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 2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones 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 2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones?
No — the 2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones 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 2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones on its own.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones?
The part made for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones 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 2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
Neither is needed on the 2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones: 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 2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones wireless?
Yes — the HogPlay Media Screen runs Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the 2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones fully wireless; pair your phone once over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Every HogPlay Media Screen — including the one built for the 2008 Cross Bones — runs dual Bluetooth so you can pair your phone for wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto on one channel while the other feeds an auxiliary amp, handlebar speakers, or a portable Bluetooth speaker. A small built-in speaker handles turn-by-turn voice prompts and light audio on its own. The whole unit is fully sealed and waterproof, built rugged enough to shrug off rain, road grime, and vibration on a bobber that spends its life exposed to the elements. Shop the HogPlay Media Screen.
Android Auto on the 2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones: HogPlay makes the 2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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