Originally Posted by Duster_360

As long as you're using low stating power and no timing on the esc the temp probs will have to be addressed by gearing changes. Try smaller pinion and see how much that drops temps.

From what I've seen, this motor and kv have a rep for running hot and gearing doesn't help that much. If its runnning over 200F, it won't last long, you'll weaken/demag the magnets inside the motor.