Ramsey MotoGP star Cal Crutchlow has described the opening practice day ahead of the Japan Grand Prix as a "bad day at the office.
He was 9th quickest in windy conditions which is over a second and a half slower than Dani Pedrosa who has provisional pole.
Second in the standings is Jorge Lorenzo followed by Dovizioso.
No ride for Castletown's Jonathan Rea as World Champion Casey Stoner is back from injury and is 7th fastest.
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