2013 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special (VRSCDX)
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2013 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special (VRSCDX)
| Factory code | VRSCDX 105 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Revolution 1250 |
| Factory head unit | No factory options — HogPlay Screen recommended |
| Factory USB location | None |
The 2013 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special is the factory's drag-strip alter ego — a blacked-out power cruiser built around the liquid-cooled Revolution 1250 V-Twin co-developed with Porsche, stretched low over a 240mm rear tire with forward controls and murdered-out finishes everywhere chrome would normally go. It's the most aggressive, least traditional ride in the Harley lineup, and true to form it left the factory with zero radio or infotainment. Add the HogPlay Media Screen and this Night Rod finally gets wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to match its attitude.
No Factory Radio — Add Your Own Screen
The 2013 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) 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 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX)
✓ Universal fitHogPlay 7" Motorcycle Touchscreen - Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto & Screen Mirror with DVR Dash Cam
✓ Universal fitHogPlay 7" Motorcycle Touchscreen - Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto & Screen MirroringWe also stock universal parts that fit the 2013 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2013 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) 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 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX)
Underneath the drag-bike stance, the 2013 Night Rod Special runs the 60-degree, fuel-injected Revolution 1250 engine that made the V-Rod family famous for revving like nothing else in the Motor Company's catalog — smooth, high-output, and a world apart from the air-cooled big twins. Harley never fit it with a stereo, leaving riders with nothing but engine note and wind for company.
The HogPlay Media Screen fixes that without disturbing the Night Rod's low, minimalist lines. The 7-inch display mounts to the handlebar, taps into power and ground, and is fully reversible so it can be flipped to suit riding position or removed cleanly if you ever sell the bike. No dash cutting, no fairing to fabricate — just a clean bar-mount screen that brings modern navigation and phone connectivity to a bike that was never meant to have either.
2013 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2013 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2013 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) 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 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX).
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 2013 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special (VRSCDX)?
The 2013 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) 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 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX)?
The HogPlay Media Screen on the 2013 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) 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 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2013 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) 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 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX)?
No — the 2013 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) 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 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) on its own.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 2013 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special (VRSCDX)?
The part made for the 2013 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) 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 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX), is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
Neither is needed on the 2013 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special (VRSCDX): 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 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) wireless?
Yes — the HogPlay Media Screen runs Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the 2013 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) fully wireless; pair your phone once over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Every HogPlay Media Screen we spec for a 2013 VRSCDX Night Rod Special runs dual Bluetooth, so one channel pairs your phone for wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto while the second feeds an auxiliary amp, handlebar speakers, or a portable Bluetooth speaker. A small built-in speaker keeps turn-by-turn prompts and light audio audible even with nothing else wired in. The housing is fully sealed and waterproof, rugged enough to handle whatever the elements throw at this Night Rod on the highway.
Android Auto on the 2013 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special (VRSCDX): HogPlay makes the 2013 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2013 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special (VRSCDX), then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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