I'm trying to figure out what sissybar to get and I like the detachable from Harley so far, but as usual its pricey.

Needed:
Medium Low Sissy Bar Upright Medallion Style - Chrome - 52754-04 - MSRP US $94.95
Medium Low Backrest Pads - 52656-04 or 52656-04 or 52656-04 - MSRP US $59.95
Detachable Sideplates - Chrome - 53913-04 - MSRP US $139.95
Docking Hardware Kit for Detachable Sideplates - 53529-04 - MSRP US $39.95

MSRP Total - $334.80

nice to haves:
Sport Luggage Rack - Five Bar, Chrome - 53862-00 - MSRP US $134.95

Are there any recommended aftermarket models to check out?

 

Ive heard detachable rattles but your bike and what you like is whats important. I went with drag specialties tapered bar and pad

 

The detachables are nice and I haven't had any rattles on mine yet (1200 Custom). I read somewhere that they rattle as they wear and you just loosen the docking points and rotate them so the plates have a new wear area and then retighten the bolts. You can do this about 3 times and then buy new docking points or put a few wraps of black electricians tape around the black plastic parts of the docking points. Check craigslist and ebay and your price will be about half.

 

I have never heard a rattle from a detachable sissybar. My bro has one on his Sportster and even after 35k+ miles, no noise whatsoever.

 

+1 on E Bay.