Thread: Gearing for SV
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Old 30-03-2012
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Originally Posted by westyguesty View Post
So if I use that for a starting point, and monitor temperatures ? When I used to race gearing was controlled more by how long the batteries would last, without that worry now, do i jsut make sure everything isn't getting too warm. How hot is OK ?
Depends on the motor really, Some run hotter than others, but somewhere between 60 and 75C should be OK. I wouldn't let it get higher than 80 as you risk damaging the motor.
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