With no denials from TLC over the rumor that the reality show about custom motorcycle builders Orange County Choppers has roared its way out of retirement, fans and critics can expect a new season later this year.

Admittedly, American Choppers didn’t have to ride very far to come out of retirement since it was only officially cancelled in February, but its return will give producers the opportunity to answer some key questions.

After all, the show did have six seasons and enough colorful characters to leave a few loose threads and dangling plotlines, some of which came from the often feuding Teutul family and others from the slow shift of fortunes over the last few years.

For those who haven’t had the opportunity to watch the reality based series, American Chopper followed Orange County Choppers (OCC), the world-famous custom motorcycle family business run by Paul Teutul Sr. and his fiery sons, Paul Teutul Jr. and Mikey creating unique, one of a kind bikes. Each episode of American Chopper captured the day-to-day drama inside one of the world's leading custom bike shops as the family battled 'impossible deadlines to build some of the most aggressive, creative custom choppers around.'

For fans that have not only watched the shows, but also enjoyed the various headlines made by the Teutul family during their off-screen dramas, the upcoming season could have a ready-made script before one camera is switched on.

With the filming reportedly starting as soon as next week, maybe some of the following could be touched on.

For example, will Orange County Choppers continue to increase the variety of rides they customize and sell?

The company known for their custom motorcycles branched out into the Ducati brand as well as opening a scooter showroom at the corporate headquarters. In April 2009, the OCC unveiled a tricked out one-off Ducati Monster 1100 motorcycle during the four day weekend event celebrating among other things, ten years of building custom bikes.

And who could forget the pink scooter built for fellow reality star, Kate Gosselin?

According to reports, Paul Jr. will run his own Paul Jr. Designs startup motorcycle shop across from Orange County Choppers's original location in nearby Rock Tavern in the new series. Does this mean the viewers won’t be able see anymore motorcycle flair on everyday items from Paul Jr.’s design studio?

After leaving the show in the wake of the televised argument between father and son Paul Jr. promised to bring his eye for custom motorcycle design to objects used by the general public, with his first project being some Colemans camping equipment.

The fact that Sheldon Coleman, who owns the camping equipment company is also the founder of Big Dog Motorcycles surely had nothing to do with how Paul Jr picked his first non-motorcycle project. Whether done out of family spite or simply a marketing ploy, something the Teutul's appear to do better than build bikes, we'll never know.

And finally, what about those stock options?

In December 2009 a lawsuit was filed by Paul Teutul, Sr. against his son, claiming he had an agreement to purchase stock Paul Junior held in Orange County Choppers Holdings, Inc.. According to court documents a letter was sent to Paul Teutul Jr. to exercise the purchase but he wouldn't release the stock.

Of course, while the producers unwind all the various plot twists they could show a custom motorcycle being built here and there.