2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500
Android Auto, CarPlay & Streaming Apps for 2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500
| Factory code | XG500 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Revolution X |
| Factory head unit | No factory options — HogPlay Screen recommended |
| Factory USB location | None |
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500 was built for the city, not the open highway — a lightweight, blacked-out commuter running the liquid-cooled Revolution X 494cc V-twin, tuned for smooth low-end pull and easy handling through traffic, tight turns, and daily stop-and-go. Harley aimed the Street 500 at riders who wanted the brand's attitude in an approachable, learner-friendly package. Like every Street 500, this one left the factory with no radio or infotainment of any kind — so if you want navigation and music on the bars, the HogPlay Media Screen is the way to add it.
No Factory Radio — Add Your Own Screen
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500 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 Street 500
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Universal parts that fit 2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500 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 Street 500
The Street 500 pairs a low 25.7-inch seat height with a narrow frame and the Revolution X engine's liquid-cooled cylinders, giving new and returning riders a bike that stays light on its feet in city riding while still carrying real Harley-Davidson styling and sound. It was never fitted with a dash-mounted screen or Bluetooth audio from the factory, so the cockpit is clean but completely silent.
The HogPlay Media Screen fixes that without touching the bike's wiring harness or dash. The 7-inch unit clamps to the handlebars, taps into a 12V power source and ground, and pairs wirelessly with your phone for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Mounting is fully reversible, so the Street 500's stock bars and factory look return exactly as they were if the screen is ever removed.
2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500 CarPlay & Android Auto — FAQ
Does the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500 support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500 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 Street 500.
How do I get wireless Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500?
The 2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500 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 Street 500?
The HogPlay Media Screen on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500 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 Street 500 plug-and-play and reversible?
Yes. Every HogPlay upgrade for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500 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 Street 500?
No — the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500 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 Street 500 on its own.
Which HogPlay parts fit the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500?
The part made for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500 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 Street 500, is a Media Box or a Piglet the better pick?
Neither is needed on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500: 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 Street 500 wireless?
Yes — the HogPlay Media Screen runs Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500 fully wireless; pair your phone once over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Add the HogPlay Media Screen to a 2018 Street 500 and you get dual Bluetooth pairing — one channel handles wireless CarPlay or Android Auto from your phone, while the other feeds an auxiliary amp, handlebar speakers, or a portable Bluetooth speaker. A small built-in speaker covers turn-by-turn voice prompts and light audio on its own. The housing is fully sealed and waterproof, rugged enough to handle rain, road grime, and daily commuter miles on the Street 500.
Android Auto on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500: HogPlay makes the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500 run wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — compare every Android Auto option that fits the 2018 Harley-Davidson Street 500, then confirm your exact fit with What Fits.
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