Harley-Davidson Boom! Box 6.5 GT
The Boom! Box 6.5 GT was Harley-Davidson's premium infotainment on 2014–2018 higher trims — a 6.5-inch color touchscreen with GPS navigation. It was genuinely capable for its era, but despite the touchscreen it has no factory Apple CarPlay or Android Auto (that arrived with the 2019 GTS), and the HogPlay GTS Bypass does not fit the 2014–2018 6.5 GT.
Two ways to add wireless CarPlay and Android Auto: (1) swap to a 2019–2023 Boom! Box GTS and add a HogPlay GTS Bypass; or (2) fit an aftermarket CarPlay radio — SoundStream, Rockford Fosgate, Boss, Diamond Audio or Aquatic AV. Either way a HogPlay Media Box unleashes Netflix, YouTube and streaming, and a HogPlay Piglet adds Mirror Link and AirPlay.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Boom! Box 6.5 GT on a 2014-2018 Harley-Davidson?
It’s the factory 6.5″ touchscreen infotainment unit (part 76000076) fitted to 2014-2018 Harley-Davidson touring models, with GPS navigation and a solid stereo — but no Apple CarPlay and no Android Auto, since factory CarPlay didn’t arrive until the 2019 Boom! Box GTS.
Does the Boom! Box 6.5 GT have a touchscreen?
Yes — a 6.5″ touchscreen with navigation, weather, and phone pairing for calls and audio, but the screen itself has no CarPlay or Android Auto app support built in.
Which years and models use the Boom! Box 6.5 GT?
It shipped on 2014-2018 touring models (Street Glide, Road Glide, Road King, Electra Glide, and CVO touring) as the upgraded infotainment option; if your bike is a 2019 or newer touring model, you likely have the Boom! Box GTS instead.
How do I know if my bike has the 6.5 GT and not a different Boom! Box?
Check your dash: a 6.5″ screen without a wireless CarPlay icon on a 2014-2018 touring bike is the 6.5 GT (76000076); a 2019+ bike with the same size screen is almost certainly the GTS. Not sure? Use our fitment finder.
Does part number 76000076 always mean I have the 6.5 GT?
Yes — 76000076 is Harley-Davidson’s factory part number for the 6.5 GT radio used across 2014-2018 touring models.
Does the Boom! Box 6.5 GT have Apple CarPlay?
No. The 6.5 GT predates Harley’s factory CarPlay rollout, which began with the 2019 Boom! Box GTS — this unit has no CarPlay hardware or software at all.
Does the Boom! Box 6.5 GT support Android Auto?
No. Harley never built factory Android Auto into any Boom! Box, including this 2014-2018 6.5 GT unit.
Can I add a HogPlay GTS Bypass to my 6.5 GT?
No — a GTS Bypass only unlocks CarPlay that’s already built into a 2019-2023 Boom! Box GTS. Your 6.5 GT has no factory CarPlay to unlock, so the bypass has nothing to work with on this stock unit.
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Why won’t a bypass just "turn on" CarPlay on this radio?
A bypass is a software key, not a CarPlay installer — it flips a switch Harley already wired into the GTS. The 6.5 GT was built before that wiring existed, so there’s no switch to flip.
Can I add a HogPlay Piglet directly to my 6.5 GT for Android Auto?
Not directly. A Piglet plugs into a CarPlay-capable radio’s USB to add Android Auto alongside it; the 6.5 GT has no CarPlay USB port for it to tap into, so you’ll need a CarPlay radio or Media Screen first.
Will a HogPlay Media Box work with my stock 6.5 GT?
Not on its own — the Media Box streams Netflix, YouTube, and more through a CarPlay radio’s USB connection. Add a CarPlay-capable head unit or Media Screen first, and the Media Box works from there.
So how do I get CarPlay on a 2014-2018 touring bike with the 6.5 GT?
You have three real options: swap in an aftermarket CarPlay head unit, keep your factory radio and add a bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen, or retrofit a 2019-2023 Boom! Box GTS and unlock it with a HogPlay GTS Bypass.
What’s the aftermarket radio option for my 6.5 GT bike?
Swap the 6.5 GT for a purpose-built motorcycle head unit from SoundStream, Rockford Fosgate, Boss, Diamond Audio, or Aquatic AV — most add wireless Apple CarPlay out of the box. See aftermarket radios for the full lineup.
Which aftermarket brands give me Android Auto too, not just CarPlay?
SoundStream and Diamond Audio build native Android Auto in alongside CarPlay; on Rockford Fosgate, Boss, or Aquatic AV units, a HogPlay Piglet adds Android Auto to the new radio’s USB.
Can I keep my factory 6.5 GT radio and still get CarPlay?
Yes — a bar-mounted HogPlay Media Screen adds its own wireless Apple CarPlay display without touching the factory 6.5 GT, so your original radio and controls stay exactly as they are.
Is the Media Screen a good fit if I don’t want to replace my 6.5 GT?
It’s the simplest path for that: no wiring into the factory harness, no losing your existing navigation screen — just an added display dedicated to CarPlay, mounted on the bar where you can see it.
What does the GTS retrofit path involve for a 6.5 GT bike?
You swap the 6.5 GT for a 2019-2023 Boom! Box GTS, which has factory CarPlay built in, then a HogPlay GTS Bypass unlocks that CarPlay and its USB for accessories.
Once I retrofit a GTS and add the bypass, can I add a Piglet or Media Box then?
Yes — once the GTS radio and GTS Bypass are in and CarPlay is unlocked, a Piglet adds Android Auto and mirroring, and a Media Box adds streaming apps and USB/SD playback.
What does a HogPlay Media Box add once I’m on a CarPlay radio or Media Screen?
Netflix, YouTube, YouTube Music, podcasts, and SD/USB media playback — all riding through the USB of whichever CarPlay-capable radio or Media Screen you choose from the paths above.
What does a HogPlay Piglet add once I have CarPlay working?
Android Auto, Mirror Link, and AirPlay screen mirroring — it plugs into a CarPlay radio’s USB (or the aftermarket unit’s) to round out the phone connections your 6.5 GT never had.
Media Screen vs full aftermarket radio swap — which fits my 6.5 GT bike better?
Keep the 6.5 GT and add a Media Screen if you like your factory look and controls; go full aftermarket if you want one integrated screen that replaces the 6.5 GT and can add native Android Auto through SoundStream or Diamond Audio.
GTS retrofit vs aftermarket swap — which makes more sense for a 2014-2018 bike?
The GTS retrofit keeps the stock Harley look and dash integration since it’s Harley’s own later radio; an aftermarket unit from our aftermarket radios often costs less and can pack in more features like native Android Auto in one box.
I ride a 2016 Street Glide with the 6.5 GT and just want Apple Maps on the bars — what’s the easiest fix?
A HogPlay Media Screen mounted on the bar is the quickest route — wireless CarPlay for navigation and music without pulling your factory 6.5 GT off the dash.
I want the cleanest possible setup on my touring bike with the 6.5 GT — one screen, CarPlay, Android Auto, and streaming. What should I do?
Go with a SoundStream or Diamond Audio aftermarket head unit for native CarPlay and Android Auto in one screen, then add a HogPlay Media Box for streaming apps on top.
Ride safe: on-screen video is for parked viewing only — never watch video while the motorcycle is in motion. Music, audio and navigation are made for the road.
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