2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy
| Factory code | FLFBS ANV |
|---|---|
| Engine | Milwaukee-Eight 107 |
| Factory head unit | No factory options — HogPlay Screen recommended |
| Factory USB location | None |
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy marked the biggest reinvention of this icon since it debuted in 1990 — an all-new Softail chassis, a monoshock rear end hidden under the seat, and a fat 160mm front tire wrapped around Harley's signature solid-disc wheel, all driven by the freshly launched Milwaukee-Eight 107 V-twin. It's a bike built for stripped-down, low-slung cruising, not touring electronics — no factory radio or screen ships on it. Bolt on the HogPlay Media Screen and this reborn Fat Boy finally gets wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
No Factory Radio — Add Your Own Screen
The 2018 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 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy
✓ 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 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy and most other motorcycles
✓ Universal fitHogPlay Motorcycle Media Box Power Boost Cable - USB-C✓ Universal fitHogPlay Motorcycle Media Box Power Boost Cable - USB-A
✓ Universal fitHogPlay Universal Motorcycle USB Charging Ports - USB-A & USB-C (Harley-Davidson, Indian, Goldwing)About the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy
That 2018 redesign wasn't cosmetic — the Milwaukee-Eight 107 brought more torque, less vibration, and better cooling than the Twin Cam it replaced, while the new frame and suspension sharpened handling without softening the Fat Boy's muscular stance. It's still one of the most recognizable silhouettes on the road, built for open-road cruising with minimal clutter on the bars.
The HogPlay Media Screen fills the gap Harley left. The 7-inch display clamps to the handlebars, a power lead ties into a switched 12V source, and a ground wire completes the circuit — no dash cutting, no factory harness to splice into. The housing is reversible, so it mounts cleanly whether your bars sit high or low, and the whole unit comes off in minutes if you want the bars bare again.
2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2018 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 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy.
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy?
The 2018 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 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy?
The HogPlay Media Screen on the 2018 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 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2018 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 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy?
No — the 2018 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 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy on its own.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy?
The part made for the 2018 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 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
Neither is needed on the 2018 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 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy wireless?
Yes — the HogPlay Media Screen runs Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy fully wireless; pair your phone once over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Every 2018 Fat Boy CarPlay setup starts with the same HogPlay Media Screen — a screen that runs on dual Bluetooth so it can do two jobs at once. One channel pairs to your phone for wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto; the other feeds an auxiliary amp, handlebar speakers, or a portable Bluetooth speaker for real volume on the highway. A small built-in speaker handles turn-by-turn prompts and light audio on its own if you'd rather keep things simple. The housing is fully sealed and waterproof, built rugged enough to shrug off rain, vibration, and everything else a Fat Boy sees on the road.
Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy: HogPlay makes the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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