Motorcycles, Snowmobiles, Go-Carts, ATV's and Golf Carts - cyntrifical clutch

I have a go cart and the clutch does not seem to be engaging properly i thought maybe some kind of lube would help it kick in like it is suppose to it will take off but then it seems to get a little extra boost like it is taking the clutch a second to fully engage. Anyone have a suggestion on what i should try.

Depending on the type of clutch, lubing the moving parts may do some good. However, the friction surfaces probably need to be cleaned. You wouldn't want to get lubricant on those.

Hope this helps,

Bob

Yup, lube in the wrong place is not a good idea. You have small shoes (like brake shoes kind of) that swing outward against the drum, as RPM increases. They are held back by some springs, to allow for disengagement when off the throttle. If you can remove the clutch, and rough up the drum face, and shoe surfaces, and clean thoroughly, maybe look at the springs, to see if a little stretching might make the shoes engage sooner, (I did say a little), you might see some improvement. There is always a chance if you check around places that repair clutches or power products of the same idea, you may be able to purchase a heavier assembly.
If you don't feel like disassembling, at least give it a good flushing with brake cleaner, to remove all & any grease, oil,& debris that may have collected inside the shoe/drum assy.