According to one example, a motor including a fluid dynamic bearing system is provided. The motor includes a first stationary member and a second member disposed for relative rotation and a fluid dynamic bearing region disposed therebetween. A stator is disposed with the first member and includes a plurality of stator teeth having a coil of wire wound thereon. A heat transfer device is further included, wherein the heat transfer device transfers heat away from the stator coils toward the bearing region. The transfer of heat may raise the temperature of the bearing fluid, thereby reducing bearing fluid viscosity. The heat transfer device may include one or more air vanes to direct air through, over, or adjacent the stator and/or thermally conductive materials or elements, and may further be incorporated into a flux shield.