2018 Harley-Davidson Road King Special
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2018 Harley-Davidson Road King Special
| Factory code | FLHRXS |
|---|---|
| Engine | Milwaukee-Eight 107 |
| Factory head unit | No factory options — HogPlay Screen recommended |
| Factory USB location | None |
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Road King Special takes the classic Road King's big front fairing-free stance — bare bones, blacked-out, and unmistakably old-school touring — and backs it with the Milwaukee-Eight 107 introduced the year prior, a torquier, cooler-running V-twin that transformed long-haul comfort without losing that stripped-down road presence. What it doesn't have is a factory screen: no navigation, no CarPlay, nothing but a speedometer. The HogPlay Media Screen bolts to the bars and fixes that in an afternoon.
No Factory Radio — Add Your Own Screen
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Road King 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 2018 Harley-Davidson Road King Special
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Universal parts that fit 2018 Harley-Davidson Road King Special and most other motorcycles
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✓ Universal fitHogPlay Universal Motorcycle USB Charging Ports - USB-A & USB-C (Harley-Davidson, Indian, Goldwing)About the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road King Special
The Road King Special leans into minimalism on purpose — mini ape hangers, a shorty windscreen, and a blacked-out treatment that trims away the touring-bagger fairing entirely, letting the Milwaukee-Eight 107 do the talking. That stripped-down look is exactly why it never got a factory infotainment package, and it's why so many owners end up staring at a blank stretch of handlebar wanting turn-by-turn and music.
Installing the 7-inch HogPlay Media Screen keeps that clean look intact. It clamps to the bars where it's easy to see and reach, runs off a simple power and ground tap into the bike's electrical system, and mounts reversibly — no drilling, no permanent cuts, nothing that can't be undone if you ever sell the bike back to stock.
2018 Harley-Davidson Road King Special CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road King Special support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Road King Special 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 Road King Special.
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road King Special?
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Road King Special 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 Road King Special?
The HogPlay Media Screen on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road King Special 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 Road King Special plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road King 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 King Special?
No — the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road King Special 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 Road King Special on its own.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road King Special?
The part made for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road King Special 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 Road King Special, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
Neither is needed on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road King Special: 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 Road King Special wireless?
Yes — the HogPlay Media Screen runs Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road King Special fully wireless; pair your phone once over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Every HogPlay Media Screen runs dual Bluetooth, so your 2018 Road King Special can pair your phone for wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto on one channel while the other feeds an auxiliary amp, handlebar speakers, or a portable Bluetooth speaker of your choice. A small built-in speaker handles turn-by-turn voice prompts and light audio on its own, no external speaker required. The whole unit is fully sealed, waterproof, and built rugged enough to shrug off rain, road grime, and everything else the ride throws at it.
Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road King Special: HogPlay makes the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road King Special run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road King Special, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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