2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra
| Factory code | FLTRU |
|---|---|
| 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) |
2018 closed out this generation of Road Glide Ultra, still built around the shark-nose fairing and the Ultra package's full touring comfort. The Boom! Box 6.5 GT touchscreen was as good as Harley's infotainment got that year on this model, but it shipped without Apple CarPlay or Android Auto and there's no factory update that adds either. HogPlay gives 2018 Road Glide Ultra owners two solid paths to wireless phone mirroring.
No Factory CarPlay — GTS Swap or Aftermarket
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra 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 Ultra and most other motorcycles — standalone CarPlay screens and universal USB power.
Universal parts that fit 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra 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 Ultra
As the final year of this Road Glide Ultra generation, the 2018 model is a well-sorted tourer let down only by its infotainment - the factory Boom! Box 6.5 GT never had Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, and that's true across every 2018 unit.
The first path is an aftermarket CarPlay radio - brands like SoundStream, Boss, and Rockford Fosgate all offer fairing-fit head units with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto built in. The second path suits riders who want the factory badge back: swap in a 2019-2023 GTS radio and add a HogPlay CarPlay bypass adaptor to unlock the GTS's own CarPlay and USB port.
Layer on a HogPlay Media Box for Android Auto plus Netflix, YouTube, YouTube Music, and podcast streaming from an SD card or USB drive, no phone data spent. Want a smaller add-on instead? A USB Piglet brings Android Auto and AirPlay/Mirror Link mirroring, and a bar-mounted Media Screen is there if a second display beats a full radio swap for your setup. No headset bypass is needed on the aftermarket-radio path.
2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra 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 Ultra?
Two ways to get Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra: 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 Ultra?
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 Ultra plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra 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 Ultra?
No bypass applies — the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra 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 Ultra?
For the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra 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 Ultra, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
On the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra, 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 Ultra 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 Ultra 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 Ultra: HogPlay makes the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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