2017 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2017 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special
| Factory code | VRSCDX |
|---|---|
| Engine | Revolution 1250 |
| Factory head unit | No factory options — HogPlay Screen recommended |
| Factory USB location | None |
The 2017 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special closed out the V-Rod era in blacked-out style — drag-strip stance, cast aluminum wheels, and the liquid-cooled Revolution 1250 V-twin, a Porsche-collaborated engine that revs and sounds unlike anything else in Harley's lineup. Low, long, and menacing, the Night Rod Special was built for stoplight-to-stoplight speed, not touring comfort, which is why it left the factory with no radio or infotainment of any kind. Add the HogPlay Media Screen and this 2017 Night Rod Special finally gets wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
No Factory Radio — Add Your Own Screen
The 2017 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special 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 Night Rod Special
We also stock universal parts that fit the 2017 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2017 Harley-Davidson Night Rod 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 MotorcyclesAbout the 2017 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special
By 2017, the Night Rod Special stood as the final, most refined take on Harley's muscle-cruiser experiment: a drag-inspired silhouette, forward controls, and the free-revving Revolution 1250 delivering smoother, more linear power than any Big Twin in the lineup. It's a bike built around performance, not a dash full of buttons, so there was never anywhere factory to plug in a phone.
The HogPlay Media Screen fixes that without disturbing the bike's minimalist lines. The 7-inch display clamps to the handlebars, taps into a 12V power source and ground, and installs in under an hour with basic hand tools. It mounts reversibly, so nothing about the Night Rod Special's stock look or resale value is permanently altered — pull it off anytime and the bike is back to stock.
The HogPlay Media Screen runs dual Bluetooth — one channel handles wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto straight from your phone, the other feeds an auxiliary amp, handlebar speakers, or a portable Bluetooth speaker. A small built-in speaker covers turn-by-turn voice prompts and light audio on its own. Sealed, waterproof, and rugged, it's built to handle whatever a 2017 Night Rod Special sees on the road.
Android Auto on the 2017 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special: HogPlay makes the 2017 Harley-Davidson Night Rod 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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