2018 Harley-Davidson Slim
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2018 Harley-Davidson Slim
| Factory code | FLSL |
|---|---|
| Engine | Milwaukee-Eight 107 |
| Factory head unit | No factory options — HogPlay Screen recommended |
| Factory USB location | None |
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Slim redefined bobber minimalism the year Softail got its biggest shake-up in decades: a stiffer mono-shock frame and the all-new Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine, swapped in place of the old Twin Cam for smoother power and less vibration. Blacked-out finishes, a solo seat, and that signature fat whitewall front tire keep the look pure and low. What the factory left off is a radio — so wiring in the HogPlay Media Screen brings real navigation and music to this stripped-down cruiser without touching its clean lines.
No Factory Radio — Add Your Own Screen
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Slim 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 Slim
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Universal parts that fit 2018 Harley-Davidson Slim 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 Slim
Harley built the Slim to look like it rolled straight out of a custom shop, not a factory line, and the 2018 model backs that up with the redesigned Softail platform underneath — sharper handling, more cornering clearance, and that new Milwaukee-Eight 107 delivering stronger torque than the Twin Cam it replaced. It's a bike built to be ridden bare, which is exactly why most owners never bothered retrofitting a factory infotainment kit.
2018 Harley-Davidson Slim CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2018 Harley-Davidson Slim support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Slim 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 Slim.
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Slim?
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Slim 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 Slim?
The HogPlay Media Screen on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Slim 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 Slim plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Slim 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 Slim?
No — the 2018 Harley-Davidson Slim 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 Slim on its own.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 2018 Harley-Davidson Slim?
The part made for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Slim 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 Slim, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
Neither is needed on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Slim: 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 Slim wireless?
Yes — the HogPlay Media Screen runs Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Slim fully wireless; pair your phone once over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Round out your 2018 Slim with the HogPlay Media Screen, a 7-inch bar-mounted display that wires straight to power and ground and mounts either way up. Dual Bluetooth lets you pair your phone for wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto while a second channel feeds an auxiliary amp, handlebar speakers, or a portable Bluetooth speaker, and a small onboard speaker keeps turn-by-turn prompts and light audio audible on its own. Sealed and waterproof, it's built to shrug off rain, road grime, and vibration ride after ride.
Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Slim: HogPlay makes the 2018 Harley-Davidson Slim run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2018 Harley-Davidson Slim, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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