2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy
| Factory code | FLSTF |
|---|---|
| Engine | Twin Cam 103 |
| Factory head unit | No factory options — HogPlay Screen recommended |
| Factory USB location | None |
The 2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy is the last of the classic pre-Milwaukee-Eight Softails, carrying the Twin Cam 103 big twin and that unmistakable solid-disc Lakester wheel silhouette that's defined the model since 1990. Big presence, low seat, drag-style bars — it's built for cruising, not for wiring in electronics. There's no factory radio or screen on this Fat Boy, so riders wanting Apple CarPlay or Android Auto need to add it themselves. The fix is the HogPlay Media Screen, a 7-inch bar-mounted display with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto built in.
No Factory Radio — Add Your Own Screen
The 2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 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 2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy
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Universal parts that fit 2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 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 2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy
The Fat Boy's whole design language is mass and muscle — fat tires, solid wheels, and a fuel tank that looks like it means business, all riding on the Twin Cam 103 for steady, torque-heavy power. Harley never fitted infotainment to this model, so the cockpit stays clean and analog exactly as the factory intended. That's fine, because the HogPlay Media Screen wasn't designed to replace a factory unit — it was designed to bolt where nothing existed before.
Mounting is a bar-clamp setup that fits the Fat Boy's stance without crowding the gauges, with a simple wire run to power and ground for a permanent, clean installation. It's reversible too, so nothing about the bike's stock look is permanently altered if a future owner wants it back to original. Once it's on, the display puts turn-by-turn navigation, calls, and music right at eye level.
2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 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 2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy.
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy?
The 2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 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 2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy?
The HogPlay Media Screen on the 2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 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 2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 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 2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy?
No — the 2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 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 2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy on its own.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy?
The part made for the 2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 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 2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
Neither is needed on the 2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy: 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 2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy wireless?
Yes — the HogPlay Media Screen runs Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the 2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy fully wireless; pair your phone once over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Every HogPlay Media Screen runs dual Bluetooth, so a 2017 Fat Boy rider can keep a phone paired for wireless CarPlay or Android Auto while a second channel feeds an auxiliary amp, handlebar speakers, or a portable Bluetooth speaker for real volume on the highway. A built-in speaker handles turn-by-turn voice prompts and casual audio on its own when you want to keep things simple. The housing is fully sealed and waterproof, built to shrug off rain, road grime, and vibration ride after ride.
Android Auto on the 2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy: HogPlay makes the 2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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