540C motors, always hot?

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I run the same motor in the same vehicle with 12 IB3800 cells and an Mtroniks Truck controller. My gearing is 52/14. I always use either M2K's or DirtBonz jr. tires. The weather has been about 60~80 degrees. I don't have a temp. gage, but I'm sure my motor isn't getting near 180 degrees. It's hot, but I can hold my finger on it without getting burnt. The controller and batteries both get pretty warm, but cooler than the motor.