2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special
| Factory code | FLTRXS |
|---|---|
| Engine | Twin Cam 103 |
| Factory radio | Boom! Box 6.5 GT |
| Factory CarPlay / Android Auto | None from factory — add via an aftermarket radio or a GTS swap |
| Factory USB | USB-A (media / charge only) |
Riders picked the 2016 Road Glide Special for its sharknose stability and the Boom! Box 6.5 GT's touchscreen navigation, still one of the more capable factory setups on the road that year. It's a strong stereo for its time, but there's no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto behind that glass - Harley didn't add smartphone mirroring to any Boom! Box GT. HogPlay closes that gap, turning the stock radio or a swapped-in GTS unit into a wireless CarPlay and Android Auto cockpit.
No Factory CarPlay — GTS Swap or Aftermarket
The 2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special ran the factory Boom! Box 6.5 GT — no factory CarPlay or Android Auto. Two ways to add it: swap to a 2019–2023 Boom! Box GTS and add a HogPlay GTS Bypass for wireless CarPlay, or fit an aftermarket CarPlay radio (SoundStream, Rockford Fosgate, Boss, Diamond Audio, Aquatic AV). Either way a HogPlay Media Box adds Netflix, YouTube and streaming and a Piglet adds Mirror Link and AirPlay. No headset bypass required.
We also stock universal parts that fit the 2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special and most other motorcycles
✓ Universal fitHogPlay USB Media Box Power Boost Cable (USB C)✓ Universal fitHogPlay USB Media Box Power Boost Cable (USB A)
✓ Universal fitHogPlay USB Charging Ports - USB-A & USB-C - Universal for Motorcycles
✓ Universal fit7” CarPlay HogPlay Media Screen
✓ Universal fit7” DVR CarPlay HogPlay Media Screen w/ DVR Drive CameraAbout the 2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special
The 2016 Road Glide Special carried over the shark-nose fairing and the Boom! Box 6.5 GT touchscreen, a setup that handled GPS and Bluetooth calling about as well as any factory radio could that year. What it never did was talk to a smartphone the way Apple CarPlay or Android Auto do - no maps app, no Spotify, no Google Assistant, just what Harley baked in.
Owners chasing that functionality usually go one of two ways. An aftermarket CarPlay radio from Boss, Diamond Audio, or Aquatic AV drops in as a full replacement and typically brings wireless CarPlay and Android Auto together in one unit, with no headset bypass required since it isn't a factory-radio job. Others prefer to swap in a 2019-2023 GTS head unit and add a HogPlay CarPlay bypass adaptor, which unlocks the GTS's built-in CarPlay and USB port on the new dash.
From either starting point, a HogPlay Media Box adds Android Auto along with streaming apps and SD-card or USB playback, a HogPlay USB Piglet gets you Android Auto plus Mirror Link or AirPlay mirroring in a smaller footprint, and a bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen is worth a look if you'd rather not touch the head unit at all.
HogPlay Media Boxes work on Diamond Audio, Boss Audio, Rockford Fosgate, SoundStream and Aquatic AV aftermarket radios to unlock apps, streaming and more — it's not just for factory screens. Running an aftermarket head unit? See the matching aftermarket radio pages.
Android Auto on the 2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special: HogPlay makes the 2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special 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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