2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special
| Factory code | FLTRXS |
|---|---|
| Engine | Milwaukee-Eight 107 |
| 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) |
The 2018 Road Glide Special closed out the Twin-Cooled Milwaukee-Eight era before Harley's 2019 GTS redesign, still running the familiar Boom! Box 6.5 GT touchscreen. That radio handled navigation and calls capably in its day, but it never gained Apple CarPlay or Android Auto from the factory. HogPlay brings both to this bike wirelessly, whether through an aftermarket radio or a GTS-based upgrade path.
No Factory CarPlay — GTS Swap or Aftermarket
The 2018 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 or Piglet adds Android Auto — a Media Box also unlocks Netflix, YouTube and streaming, and a Piglet adds Mirror Link and AirPlay. No headset bypass required.
We also stock universal parts that fit the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special and most other motorcycles
✓ Universal fitHogPlay 7" Motorcycle Touchscreen - Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto & Screen Mirror with DVR Dash Cam
✓ 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)
✓ Universal fitHogPlay 7" Motorcycle Touchscreen - Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto & Screen MirroringAbout the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special
The 2018 Road Glide Special was the last model year before Harley's 2019 GTS redesign, still built around the Boom! Box 6.5 GT touchscreen that had served this fairing since 2015. It's a capable radio for navigation and calls, but it stops short of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto - nothing Harley shipped in the 6.5 GT ever ran either.
Two upgrade paths get you there. Replace the head unit with an aftermarket CarPlay radio - Diamond Audio and Aquatic AV both offer options sized for this dash - and you typically get wireless CarPlay and Android Auto in one box, no headset bypass involved since that only applies to keeping the factory radio. Or swap up to a 2019-2023 GTS unit and pair it with a HogPlay CarPlay bypass adaptor to unlock the GTS's factory CarPlay and USB port on your 2018 bike.
Either way, a HogPlay Media Box adds Android Auto and streaming - Netflix, YouTube, YouTube Music, podcasts - playable from an SD card or USB drive with no phone data used, a HogPlay USB Piglet adds Android Auto with Mirror Link or AirPlay mirroring in a smaller package, and a HogPlay Media Screen covers riders who'd rather add a bar-mounted display than swap the dash.
2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special came with the Harley-Davidson Boom! Box 6.5 GT, which sounded good in its day but has no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. HogPlay adds both: a bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto built in, or an aftermarket CarPlay radio paired with a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet for Android Auto and apps.
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special?
Two ways to get Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special: fit a bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen, which has wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay built in; or add an aftermarket CarPlay radio and pair it with a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet for Android Auto and streaming apps.
What apps and streaming can I run on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special?
On an aftermarket radio, a HogPlay Media Box adds Android Auto plus Netflix, YouTube, maps and music, and a Piglet adds wireless CarPlay and Android Auto in a smaller package; or a bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen does it all in one unit, no radio swap needed.
Is the HogPlay install on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special 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 Road Glide Special?
No bypass applies — the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special Harley-Davidson Boom! Box 6.5 GT has no Apple CarPlay to unlock. Add Android Auto with a bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen (wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay built in), or an aftermarket CarPlay radio paired with a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special?
For the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special the fits are a bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen (all-in-one), or a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet added to an aftermarket CarPlay radio. Confirm the exact set for your bike with What Fits.
For the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
On the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special, the HogPlay Media Box is the full media center (Android Auto, CarPlay, Netflix, YouTube, maps) for an aftermarket radio, while the Piglet is a pocket-size USB adaptor for wireless Android Auto and CarPlay. For one box with no radio swap, the bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen has both built in.
Is Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special wireless?
Yes — whether through a HogPlay Media Screen or a HogPlay Media Box or Piglet on an aftermarket radio, Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special is fully wireless.
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 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special: HogPlay makes the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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