To what Chris suggested I would add that you look at the bolts holding the slave cylinder in place.  Soon after I had a clutch replaced one of the bolts came loose and the results were consistant to what you described.

Scot
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On Wed, 10 Apr 2002 12:59:37
 Chris Stann wrote:
>Eric,
>
>A few things to check based on my experience, and I am sure others will add:
>
>1.  Brake fluid level - is it too low?  Air may have gotten into the system.
>2.  Have friend press clutch and check hydraulic clutch action at the
>transmission.  Are things moving like they should?
>3.  You may have air in the system - bleed.
>4.  Your slave cylinder maybe bad or going bad - check and replace.  Fairly
>easy except for that ONE bolt...
>
>I'll leave the rest to the list.
>
>Chris,
>
>'85 Westy
>

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