2013 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2013 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight
| Factory code | XL1200X |
|---|---|
| Engine | Evolution 1200 (1,202cc) |
| Factory head unit | No factory options — HogPlay Screen recommended |
| Factory USB location | None |
The 2013 Forty-Eight wears its 1948 Panhead heritage on its sleeve — a fat front tire, peanut tank, and stripped-down bobber stance that puts the air-cooled Evolution 1200 (1,202cc) front and center. Harley never bolted a windshield, fairing, or stereo to this bike, and the low, minimalist bars leave nothing to hang electronics on. Riders wanting Apple CarPlay or Android Auto on a 2013 Forty-Eight need a bar-mounted solution: the HogPlay Media Screen.
No Factory Radio — Add Your Own Screen
The 2013 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight 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 Forty-Eight
We also stock universal parts that fit the 2013 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2013 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight and most other motorcycles
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✓ Universal fitHogPlay USB Charging Ports - USB-A & USB-C - Universal for MotorcyclesAbout the 2013 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight
Harley-Davidson built the Forty-Eight to look like it rolled straight out of 1948, and the XL1200X carries that through with narrow drag bars, a solo seat, and a stubby rear fender that keep the silhouette lean. The Evolution 1200 delivers the torquey, air-cooled thump the Sportster line is known for, but Harley never wired in anything beyond a bare speedo — no radio.
The HogPlay 7-inch Media Screen clamps directly to those narrow bars, adding wireless CarPlay and Android Auto with built-in speakers in one unit. Installation only requires tapping into power and ground — no cutting into the wiring harness, no drilling the tank or fenders — so a 2013 Forty-Eight owner can add navigation, calls, and music without altering the bike's original bobber lines, and can pull it back off just as easily.
Fat front tire, short fenders, minimalist everything — the 2013 Forty-Eight is built around less, so the HogPlay Media Screen earns its spot by doing more with a small footprint. It runs dual Bluetooth channels at once: one for wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto straight from your phone, and a second, independent channel for a handlebar speaker, auxiliary amp, or portable Bluetooth speaker. A built-in speaker delivers turn prompts and light audio on its own, and the fully sealed, waterproof, rugged housing stands up to the exposed riding position this Evolution 1200-powered Forty-Eight is known for.
Android Auto on the 2013 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight: HogPlay makes the 2013 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto for Harley-Davidson & Indian motorcycles option, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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