9XL headache

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My 7xl heats up pretty fast with only driveline load too. I think thats normal for these motors. I think they are just inefficient and heat up. I added a novak heatsink to keep temps in line. I also added 2 40mm fans for running during summer. Never got above 140 this way. Motor reached 180 without the cooling. I think its the combo of running in snow and no airflow around the motor that made it heat up. I would say given what you said I'm not surprise the motor heated up to 215. Hopefully you havent de-magged it.