2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster
| Factory code | XL883R |
|---|---|
| Engine | Evolution 883 (883cc) |
| Factory head unit | No factory options — HogPlay Screen recommended |
| Factory USB location | None |
The 2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster was the sportiest-riding Sportster in the lineup — mid-mounted foot controls instead of forward controls, a flat drag-style handlebar, dual front disc brakes, and cast wheels, all built around the air-cooled Evolution 883 (883cc) that defines Sportster character: raw, mechanical, honest. What it never had was a factory radio or screen — the Roadster's bars are bare by design. The HogPlay Media Screen bolts right to them and finally gives this 2013 883 Roadster real sound and navigation.
No Factory Radio — Add Your Own Screen
The 2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster 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 2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster
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Universal parts that fit 2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster 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 2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster
Harley built the Roadster trim for riders who wanted their Sportster to handle more like a street tracker than a cruiser — tighter geometry, sharper stops, a lower, more tucked-in riding position than the forward-control Sportsters sitting next to it on the showroom floor. The Evolution 883 underneath doesn't change: same air-cooled thump, same simple, stripped-down mechanical layout that's kept the Sportster line alive for decades. None of that includes any place to plug in a phone or hear music over the exhaust.The fix mounts to the Roadster's flat bar in minutes: a 7-inch screen with a built-in speaker, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and just two wires — power and ground — running back to the battery. No dash to cut into, no fairing to modify, no factory harness to splice. It's fully reversible, so the bike goes back to stock exactly as easily as the screen went on.
2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster 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 2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster.
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster?
The 2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster 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 2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster?
The HogPlay Media Screen on the 2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster 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 2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster 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 2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster?
No — the 2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster 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 2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster on its own.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster?
The part made for the 2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster 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 2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
Neither is needed on the 2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster: 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 2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster wireless?
Yes — the HogPlay Media Screen runs Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the 2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster fully wireless; pair your phone once over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Take a 2013 883 Roadster out for a real ride and the HogPlay Media Screen proves its worth fast, running dual Bluetooth channels at the same time. One channel handles wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto straight from your phone, while the other feeds an auxiliary amp, handlebar speakers, or a portable Bluetooth speaker. A small built-in speaker takes over turn-by-turn voice prompts and light audio whenever you want. Built with a fully sealed, waterproof, rugged housing, it's made to match the reliability of this Evolution 883-powered Roadster mile after mile.
Android Auto on the 2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster: HogPlay makes the 2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Roadster, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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