2017 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2017 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 2017 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight wears its "born in 1948" attitude on its sleeve — a squat 2.1-gallon peanut tank, blacked-out finish, and a fat 16-inch front tire that give it more bobber muscle than anything else in the Sportster lineup. Power comes from the air-cooled Evolution 1200 (1,202cc), the same thumping V-twin that's carried the Sportster badge for decades. One thing the Forty-Eight never had from the factory: any audio at all — just bars, gauges, and open air. The HogPlay Media Screen fixes that without touching its stripped-down look.
No Factory Radio — Add Your Own Screen
The 2017 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 2017 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight
We also stock universal parts that fit the 2017 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2017 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 2017 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight
Harley built the Forty-Eight (XL1200X) as the purest expression of Sportster minimalism — short-travel forks, a low 27-inch seat, and that stubby peanut tank that makes the whole bike look chopped even sitting still on the kickstand. It's a bike about attitude over amenities, which is exactly why factory infotainment was never in the plan and why so many owners add sound on their own terms instead of accepting the silence.
The 7-inch HogPlay Media Screen clamps straight to the Forty-Eight's bars, right in your sightline, with a built-in speaker so there's no separate speaker pod to mount or hide. It pairs with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for navigation and music, and the whole install is just two wires — power and ground — routed back to the battery. No cutting into the harness, no permanent mods, and it reverses cleanly if you ever want the bars bare again.
A 2017 Forty-Eight deserves tech that matches its custom presence, and the HogPlay Media Screen delivers exactly that. Its dual Bluetooth channels split the work — one for wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto on your phone, the other dedicated to an auxiliary amp, handlebar speakers, or a portable Bluetooth speaker. A small built-in speaker handles turn-by-turn voice prompts and light audio without any extra wiring. Built with a fully sealed, waterproof, rugged housing, it's ready to ride wherever this Evolution 1200-powered Forty-Eight goes, rain or shine.
Android Auto on the 2017 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight: HogPlay makes the 2017 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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