I recommend testing the cruise control initially on a straight, flat surface with little traffic.
Make sure that you understand how the buttons work by reading the User's Manual.
At 40 mph, turn ON the cruise control, and press the SET button.  Hold the throttle momentarily while the servo cable tightens.  The cruise control should maintain the 40 mph speed. 

While the cruise is turned on and holding the speed at 40 mph, put your hand on the throttle and hold it tightly, preparing for the cruise control to be deactivated.  Press the foot brake.  The cruise should turn off, and the throttle should work normally.  Repeat these steps for the hand brake.

While the cruise is turned on and holding the speed at 40 mph, put your hand loosely on the throttle grip, preparing for the cruise control to be deactivated.  Pull in the clutch all the way, and hold it in.  Allow the throttle grip to go back to its idle position.  The engine will briefly rev up, and then drop back to idle.  You will now be coasting.  Twist the throttle, and slowly let the clutch back out. 

I have been using the CCS-100 Cruise Control on my VTX for awhile.  Below are some tips.
1. Be sure to read the CCS-100 User's Manual so you understand how the buttons work.  Do some riding in a low traffic area and train yourself well where the buttons are and how to use them.  The print is small on the buttons, so it is worth your while to learn their positions and which to turn on without looking down.
2. I recommend using the cruise in the middle to upper RPM range of a gear.  I have found that if you enable the cruise at a low rpm, the bike will be jerky and chug, and is not easily controllable.  It has a tendency to jerk away from you. 
3. When using the cruise control, I recommend disabling it by using the hand brake.  While enabled, I hold the throttle grip tightly with my smallest three fingers, and then pull the front brake lever with my index finger.  You only have to pull the brake lever until the microswitch is activated, which turns on the brakes, and deactivates the cruise.  I tried to use the foot brake to do this, but I found it difficult to activate the microswitch without pressing the brake down, and briefly pulling the brake and jerking the bike slightly. 


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