Battery warm, ESC warm and motor hotter?

Sure, I'll use my temp gun next time to get a figure on it. Is it hot basically because it's spinning more than it should? Hence why gearing up a touch will increase the torque load on it but reduce the revs? Is that right?

Originally Posted by Beanie

Is it hot basically because it's spinning more than it should? Hence why gearing up a touch will increase the torque load on it but reduce the revs? Is that right?

Hey guys, is this theory right?